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The Power of Positive Psychology
Local mental health leaders weigh in on the practice, which focuses on growing human strengths to achieve greater levels of happiness, gratitude, and resilience.
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Crafting Hope: The Life-Changing Art and Science of Prosthetics at JHU School of Medicine
With this intersection of art and anatomy, medical sculptors are like modern-day Michelangelos, creating facial and body prosthetics so lifelike, it’s hard to discern the difference between what’s man-made and what existed at birth.
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The Positive Death Movement Brings Comfort to the Dying and Their Families
Most people associate the word doula with the beginning of life, not the end of it. But end-of-life doulas have become trusted sources of support.
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Why is Everyone Plunging in Ice Baths Right Now?
We asked Sharon Schmitz, wellness director of THE pearl: modern spa and boutique, if cold exposure really lives up to the hype.
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This Anti-Aging Facial Treatment is Like Getting Botox Without the Needles
Four Seasons spa director Shae Jackson tells us all about the relaxing service that tightens the skin and smooths wrinkles.
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Medical Profiles 2024
Each year, our Medical Profile section highlights health care professionals across many areas of expertise. Whether you are looking for cosmetic care, women’s health, pain management, or more, the pages that follow are filled with information on experienced professionals. Best of all, these practices are taking new patients.
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Top Dentists 2023
If you have some lingering fear of the dentist, get over it. Our annual list of Baltimore's best dentists is a great place to start.
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How New Local Treatments Are Evolving to Take Some of the Pain Out of TMD
Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD for short, is an umbrella term for more than 30 conditions that affect the tiny joints that help you with countless muscle actions—like chewing, talking, laughing, even making facial expressions.
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Planned Parenthood of Maryland Battles New Threats to Reproductive Health Care
A year after Roe v. Wade’s overturn, the nearly 100-year-old local nonprofit—one of the organization’s oldest affiliates—has one main message: It's open for business.
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Feeling Stressed? This Baltimore Yoga Instructor Says You Might Not Be Getting Enough Rest
Yoga teacher and facilitator Dee Satterfield of Blissful Body Yoga explains why rest is as equally important as movement.
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Women Who Move Maryland 2025
Women are an essential part of the engine that makes our region thrive. In our annual section that follows, Women Who Move Maryland, we spotlight women professionals who play a leading role in Baltimore and beyond.
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Four Must-Try Wellness Products for the Summer Season
We round up some essential local beauty and wellness products for warmer days—and where to find them.
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Baltimore Birth Festival Returns Sunday with Inclusive Resources for Expectant Parents
The Patterson Park event advances the mission of Maryland Families for Safe Birth, which advocates for locals to have accessible and individualized maternity care.
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Top Nurses 2023
Now in its ninth year, our salute to the winners of our Excellence in Nursing survey.
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Beyond Band-Aids: School Nurses Navigate the New Normal
Made more difficult by a global pandemic, rising rates of food allergies, and an uptick in chronic conditions like Type 1 diabetes, the position involves juggling myriad demands.
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Local Nonprofit Helps People with Aphasia Become Their Own Best Advocates
SCALE is one of the few places in the country that helps people with aphasia—a condition that robs a person of the ability to use their words—by way of immersion tactics.
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GameChanger: Nicole Baumgarth
We catch up with the director of the Johns Hopkins Lyme and Tickborne Diseases Research and Education Institute.
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Baltimore Outdoor Fitness Programs to Check Out as the Weather Gets Warmer
Ready to break free from the gym this spring? Here are a few local fitness programs to switch up your routine as temps rise.
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Brush Up on These Modern Dating Rules Before Putting Yourself Out There
Licensed psychotherapist Nazie Spurrier—the owner of B’More Wellness Studio in Ellicott City—shares tips on communicating, learning love languages, and setting boundaries.
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The Loft Owner Weighs in On How to Get Your Skin Clear, Tight, and Radiant
We turned to Natalie Sams—who runs her esthetics and self-care studios in Federal Hill and Brewers Hill—for tips on how to feel your best for a big event.
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Four Local Fitness Studios for Every Type of Workout
Whether you’re ready to lift weights, take it slow with yoga, or even try a new sport, Baltimore is full of different programs. It's all about finding your vibe.
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Kidney Transplant Recipient Virna Elly on Advocating for Health Resources
How Elly is working ensure no one is in the dark about their healthcare needs.
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Noticing the “Skin Cycling” Trend on TikTok? Here’s How to Do It:
The viral concept is all about interchanging exfoliation and moisturization products throughout the week.
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At 100, Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital is Still Happy on the Hill
One century ago, an enterprising Baltimore woman founded the hospital that most parents don’t know exists—until they need it.
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Top Doctors 2022
This year's list includes 609 physicians in 116 specialties as chosen by their peers.
