Day: October 25, 2022

Science-backed wellness trends from the previous decade that will continue into the 2020s

Science-backed wellness trends from the previous decade that will continue into the 2020s

For a variety of reasons, how we care for our bodies, minds, and health evolves over time. While some of these changes are forgotten (thank goodness for low-fat everything and shake weights), others gain attention because there is science behind them, and we are better off for adopting them.
Here are a few wellness trends that became popular in the 2010s that experts predict will continue into the 2020s.

Adam Schefter Announces Dexcom U Program for College Athletes with Diabetes

Adam Schefter Announces Dexcom U Program for College Athletes with Diabetes

DexCom, Inc. recently announced the launch of Dexcom U, the first-ever NIL (name, image, likeness) program designed to celebrate college athletes with diabetes and inspire people with diabetes who have athletic dreams of their own. DexCom is the global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring for people with diabetes.

Adidas terminates partnership with Ye following rapper’s antisemitic remarks

Adidas terminates partnership with Ye following rapper’s antisemitic remarks

Adidas announced on Tuesday that it has ended its relationship with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and will no longer produce Yeezy branded products.
“Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech,” the company said in a press release. “Ye’s recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous, and they violate the company’s values of diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and fairness.”
After making anti-Semitic remarks on Twitter a few weeks ago, big-name brands have been under increasing pressure to cut ties with the rapper.

‘Will & Grace’ and ‘American Horror Story’ Star, Leslie Jordan Dies at 67 in Car Accident

‘Will & Grace’ and ‘American Horror Story’ Star, Leslie Jordan Dies at 67 in Car Accident

Leslie Jordan, a beloved actor, died tragically at the age of 67.
On Monday morning, the “Will & Grace” star, who became a social media sensation during the COVID-19 pandemic, crashed his BMW into the side of a building in Los Angeles. Jordan is thought to have had a medical emergency while driving.

Attorney General Garland Announces Charges Against 13 Chinese Spy Suspects

Attorney General Garland Announces Charges Against 13 Chinese Spy Suspects

13 people have been charged by the Justice Department for trying to “unlawfully exert influence in the United States” for the People’s Republic of China, according to U.S. officials.

Attorney General Merrick Garland presented three different cases alleging separate schemes at a news conference on Monday. One of these cases charges seven Chinese nationals with trying to forcefully repatriate a Chinese national. Four others were charged with targeting people in the U.S. to act on China’s behalf. And two other men were charged with interfering in a U.S. criminal prosecution of a global telecommunications company.

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