Love & Wisdom

Beware The Amazon Scam

Beware The Amazon Scam

How to keep your account safe

Scammers are increasingly sending texts to Amazon customers pretending to be representatives of the company, and Amazon is warning shoppers to remain vigilant. The ruse is straightforward: Fraudsters try to trick customers into divulging personal information or clicking on malicious links designed to reveal account numbers and financial information.  On its website, Amazon insists that…

Do Women Really Need Men?

Do Women Really Need Men?

Just asking the question could spark a fierce debate

OK, I know that’s a provocative question, but…

Shot Sherpas Reap Rewards

Shot Sherpas Reap Rewards

Caddies receive $125K scholarships

Five Seattle residents have received the Western Golf Association’s Chick Evans Scholarship, a full, four-year housing and tuition scholarship for golf caddies…

Why This Love Is Blind Couple Partners With Seattle’s Yuzi

Why This Love Is Blind Couple Partners With Seattle’s Yuzi

Bliss Poureetezadi and Zack Goytowski were so impressed with the postpartum care they received that they want to give an expectant mother the same opportunity

As a fan of the hit Netflix reality show Love Is Blind, Yuzi Care founder Stephiney Foley knew immediately who Bliss Poureetezadi and Zack Goytowski were. She also knew she could help them. As reported in People magazine last week, Seattle-area residents Poureetezadi and Goytowski became the first couple from the show to welcome a…

Psychedelic Psychotherapy

Psychedelic Psychotherapy

Researchers aim to capture the transformative and therapeutic potential of psychedelics in mental health treatment

Susan Kopka tried everything. Through trial and error with several different medications and treatment options, Kopka came to learn that her mental health struggles were treatment resistant, meaning her conditions didn’t respond well to conventional medications…

How I Almost Fell for a Phishing Scam: A Cautionary Tale

How I Almost Fell for a Phishing Scam: A Cautionary Tale

What was I thinking?

It was an ordinary Wednesday afternoon when I received an email from the CEO of Seattle magazine ordering me to buy gift cards for employee appreciation week…

AI is here to stay. Its design shouldn’t leave kids behind.

AI is here to stay. Its design shouldn’t leave kids behind.

Seattle Children’s Research Institute weighs the implications of AI in pediatric care

Seattle is at the forefront of the AI revolution, and while we don’t work in the technology industry, we see the promise for our field of pediatrics. AI is already shaping a new era in medical breakthroughs and…

Is Honesty the Best Policy in Relationships? Uh, Sometimes

Is Honesty the Best Policy in Relationships? Uh, Sometimes

All 'rules' have exceptions

I know that there is generally an ironclad sentiment that honesty is always best. But I would like to propose a reexamination of that “always” word. Because I think, no matter how much we all want to know the truth about everything, that the absolute truth is sometimes too brutal, and sometimes too destructive, to use or hear…

Sustainable Strands

Sustainable Strands

Decoding clothing labels for chic and healthier fabric choices

When curating your wardrobe, paying close attention to clothing labels is a must. To ensure your outfits are stylish, sustainable, and durable, look for garments crafted from natural fibers such as  cotton, silk, wool, linen, and cashmere. Clothes made from…

Going on Vacation? Maybe Not.

Going on Vacation? Maybe Not.

We’re more vacation-deprived than ever

So-called “vacation deprivation” is at an 11-year high, with 65% of Americans saying they don’t take enough vacation. While that’s consistent with other countries, work-life balance here seems out of whack…

Hot New Books for Summer

Hot New Books for Summer

Susan Lieu, Ijeoma Oluo, and Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe release compelling, transformative works

In her debut memoir, The Manicurist’s Daughter, Seattle playwright and performer Susan Lieu, best known for her autobiographical solo show, 140 LBS: How Beauty Killed My Mother, recounts the tale of losing her mother…

Empower & Transform: The Ultimate Strength Training Revolution for Women

Empower & Transform: The Ultimate Strength Training Revolution for Women

Why strength training offers numerous benefits

Strength training extends far beyond physical benefits, offering a powerful conduit for empowerment. Lifting weights builds more than just muscle — it cultivates confidence and resilience that permeate every facet of life. Women who engage in strength training report feeling…

A New York State of Mind

A New York State of Mind

The Big Apple is a feast for the senses

I love the Northwest, but there’s no place like New York City. Recently, I was there for some meetings. As I walked from one neighborhood to another, taking in the intellectual stimulation and people-watching, I understood the importance of adopting a New York State of Mind, at least occasionally. Let me explain. To begin, all…

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