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Miami Herald • 9th July 2024

Words have power: Use positive affirmations to boost your child’s confidence

At some point in your life, when you were feeling down, you may have been told to just “stay positive!” And you probably thought: that’s certainly easier said than done. Positivity doesn’t always come naturally. In fact, most times we have to make an intentional choice not to let negativity win.

This challenge we face so often as adults is the reason it’s important to start incorporating the building blocks of positivity into kid’s lives at an early age — so they will be able to use them as too...

Miami Herald • 24th June 2024

Your guide to swimming with the manatees in Crystal River, Florida

It’s no secret that Florida’s clear blue water is home to an array of natural beauty and biodiversity. If you love snorkeling or scuba diving, and especially if you love animals, this unique activity should be at the top of your to-do list.

Check out Crystal River, a Gulf Coast treasure where you can get to know one of Florida’s most gentle and beloved natives — the manatee.

Affectionately referred to as “sea cows,” the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission describes manatees as la...

Sacramento Bee • 17th June 2024

California’s best-kept cultural secrets: Top 5 unique attractions for your next trip

If you’re planning a trip to California, your mind — and your Google search — may jump straight to the Golden Gate Bridge, Hollywood, and Disneyland. These spots are popular for a reason, but if you’re willing to explore a bit further, you’ll find that California has more to offer. The path less taken showcases everything from modern living art performances to long-standing historical heritage.

We’ve compiled a list of California’s top 5 most unique and overlooked cultural attractions to take t...

Miami Herald • 6th June 2024

Spotlight on red light therapy: An expert reveals the science behind the hype

All the colors of the rainbow are beautiful, but red has recently caught the attention of the masses — in particular, red light. Hailed by users for its wide-ranging aesthetic and therapeutic uses, red light therapy (RLT) certainly sounds like a miracle health hack.

Let’s dig deeper — what is RLT exactly, what are the potential benefits, and how can you get started? To find out, we spoke with Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, a board certified orthopedic surgeon who has done extensive research on red ligh...

Miami Herald • 28th May 2024

Swimming in the ocean can supercharge your mental and physical health. Here’s how

The ocean has always held strong allure — standing before it, we can’t help but feel that we’re in the presence of magic. But we might not realize that beyond its natural beauty lies a plethora of health benefits waiting to be discovered. From wading on the shore to riding the rush of waves, swimming in the ocean is an undeniably fun and uniquely rejuvenating experience. Read on to explore and get insights from Courtney Morgan, LPCC and founder of Counseling Unconditionally into the many ways oc...

The Manifest Station • 16th February 2024

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WITHINGS BLOG • 7th February 2024

MBA to Triple-A: Jay is a health role model

Ahead of the 2024 Paris games, we sat down with Jay Palais, a former pro baseball player, who is also a key member of the Withings finance team in the Boston office. We delved into his athletic journey and found that something close to home had a profound influence on his lifelong love of health and fitness.

Jay, 25, works at Withings as a member of the finance team and hails from the small town of Farmington, Connecticut, a place he describes as being “a little bit suburban and a little bit ru

WITHINGS BLOG • 6th September 2023

The Physics of Perseverance: Melissa’s Cardiac Comeback Story

Melissa Ziebell, pictured, is an optical engineer and resident of Pasadena, CA who has a health story that encapsulates the power of resilience and the will to overcome adversity. Her path to better health began with a simple goal — to shed excess weight and have a healthier lifestyle overall. Little did she know that her pursuit of well-being would lead her to uncover an unexpected challenge and propel her on an extraordinary journey.

During her time as an undergraduate in the United States, M

WITHINGS BLOG • 13th January 2023

Can we predict longevity? — WITHINGS BLOG

We all know we can’t slow down aging, as much as we may wish there was a way. We routinely go to the doctor to check on our health, conducting all the familiar tests–blood pressure, temperature, step on the scale, big breath in and out. These tests are all very important, however if we look closely, our bodies provide us with many more simple indicators that can signal how healthy we are, and will continue to be.

Read on to learn more about three factors you may not have thought about before–gr