If you’re intimidated by meditating, you might benefit from the concept of mini-mediatations — particularly as a tool for finding moments of peace during the workday. “I think there’s a stigma around it, that you have to be in complete silence, and you have to have some room setup, or do some chanting, or some serious breathing,” wellness coach Michelle Beyer told the Associated Press. “There’s one-minute meditations you can do to make yourself feel great. Nobody will even know you’re doing them.” Learn about some different mini-meditation practices.
In a First, New York Will Make Insurers Cover Hair Loss Treatment for Chemo Patients
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Starting next year, New York will become the first state in the nation to require private insurers to cover scalp cooling for chemotherapy patients, a method for reducing hair loss during cancer treatment. Also known as cold cap therapy, the procedure works by cooling the scalp to reduce blood flow and limit chemotherapy exposure to hair follicles, helping many patients keep some of their hair — and perhaps more importantly, hold onto a sense of normalcy during a challenging time. While the treatment can cost up to $5,000, New York’s new law aims to remove that financial barrier, thanks in part to the advocacy of Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, who helped introduce the bill six years ago. “To make life easier for cancer patients is worth everything, because they have so much to go through,” Rosenthal said at a recent breast cancer event, per ABC News. “If you can go out there and feel just like yourself, and not have to think all the time, ‘Oh, I look like I’m sick, and everyone knows,’ then that really matters.” Having cold caps as an option can also encourage more patients to choose the best treatments for them, explained Andrea Smith, a nurse leader with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: “We’ve seen patients choose a less optimal treatment just because they didn’t want to lose their hair. That shows how important this is for patients as they go through something so difficult.”
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Meet the Underdog Turned $1 Billion Unicorn
A U.S. startup just hit a $1 billion valuation, joining billion-dollar private companies like SpaceX, OpenAI, and ByteDance. Unlike those other unicorns, you can invest. Over 35,000 people already have, as well as industry giants like General Motors and POSCO. Why all the interest? EnergyX’s patented tech can recover 300% more lithium than traditional methods. That’s a big deal, as demand for lithium is expected to be 18 times the current production levels by 2040. Now, the company is moving towards commercial production, tapping into over 100,000 acres of lithium deposits in Chile, a potential $1.1 billion annual revenue opportunity at projected market prices. Right now, you can invest at this pivotal growth stage. Don’t waste time, though: Invest in EnergyX at $10 per share before Oct. 30.
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Sports
“Confidence Isn’t Something to Shy Away From”: Ilona Maher’s New Barbie Puts Power in Play
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Barbie’s going to have to get a rugby pitch to go with that Dreamhouse. Mattel is gearing up to launch a Team Barbie collection featuring four professional rugby players from around the world — including U.S. Olympic medalist Ilona Maher, known for her fierce athleticism, social media humor, and body-positive advocacy (and perhaps also her second-place finish on Dancing With the Stars). Set to hit shelves next fall, Maher’s Barbie is “designed to reflect the build of many strong athletes,” Mattel said in a news release, adding the doll features a “straighter, more athletic torso, visibly defined arms, shoulders, and legs, plus sculpted core and back muscles.” These details not only reflect Maher’s physical presence on the field, but also aim to inspire other young girls to embrace their strength. “Being part of Team Barbie is about showing girls that confidence isn’t something to shy away from, but something to own,” the 29-year-old athlete said. “I’m honored to use my platform to empower the next generation to find that spark of confidence within themselves and let it drive them toward unlocking their limitless possibilities.” See the full rugby collection — fittingly announced ahead of International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11.
Culture
With Sick Notes and Receipts, Exhibit Offers Peek Into Ancient Egyptian Work Life
It turns out that even ancient Egyptians had to deal with sick days and bills. A new exhibit at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England, showcases everyday items from ordinary Egyptians around 3,500 years ago — including receipts, records of worker absences, and, overall, reminders that the more things change, the more they stay the same. The exhibit, titled “Made in Egypt,” sheds light on the day-to-day lives of people living around 3,500 years agothrough “extraordinary objects,” some of which have never been seen before in the U.K., per the museum’s website. Among the artifacts are a note that a craftsman named Panebu would be missing work due to a bite, a message about an entire workforce attending a funeral, and a receipt for decorating a coffin. Though these records may sound like they could be written today, they look anything but modern. The texts were jotted on ostraca, shards of stone or pottery often used as notepads in ancient Egypt. Take a look at some of the artifacts on display at the museum through April 12.
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Inspiring Story
Turning a new leaf
Near Salt Lake City, a unique community called The Other Side Village is offering a holistic path out of chronic homelessness — combining tiny cottages, mandatory sobriety and work, and life skills training. “We believe that human beings change when they’re in an environment that expects something of them,” said co-founder Joseph Grenny. “When we succeed in doing hard things, we start to feel good about ourselves.” Check out the village, complete with a colorful doughnut shop.
Photo of the Day
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If you noticed the moon looking mighty bright on Monday night, that’s because it was the harvest supermoon, the first supermoon of the year. As for what qualifies it as super, the full moon was at its closest approach to Earth, making it appear up to 30% brighter and 14% larger than a typical full moon. But if you missed it, you can check out more photos of the spectacle around the globe.
Outfit Yourself for the Cold With Quince
When the first truly cold day of the season hits, you don’t want to be caught without a good coat. Enter: Quince’s Responsible Down Puffer Jacket. It’s water-repelling, wind-resistant, engineered to keep you comfortable in temps as cold as negative 48 degrees, and affordable. Best of all, the down is sourced responsibly to ensure best practices in animal welfare.
