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Theoretical Physics And Down-To-Earth Loneliness In 'Lost And Wanted'

Nell Freudenberger's new novel is a bittersweet love story — about a lost friend, a missed romance, and an all-consuming career — that uses dense scientific concepts to illuminate everyday emotions.

Claudia Cano is Rosa Hernandez, a performance art alter ego, in an undated photo.

Claudia Cano To Discuss Art And The Latinx Workforce With MCASD

Local artist asks "Who can be comfortable being served?" as her performance-based art takes on new meaning during the pandemic.

Emma Dehne, who lives in Chapel Hill, N.C., had debilitating pain in her knees, starting around age 40, and was ultimately diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Back then, just climbing stairs was very painful, she says, and exercising seemed out of the question.

Exercising To Ease Pain: Taking Brisk Walks Can Help

Never mind a runner's high — the buzz some people say they get after a run. Neuroscientist Benedict Kolber was more interested in how to generate pain relief via a brisk walk. It can really work.

On the advice of a co-worker, Dehne joined a six-week program through which she learned how to safely walk to ease her pain. Now Dehne briskly walks for exercise and enjoyment multiple times a week. Her knees, she says, "don't hurt me anymore."

Exercising To Ease Pain: Taking Brisk Walks Can Help

Never mind a runner's high — the buzz some people say they get after a run. Neuroscientist Benedict Kolber was more interested in how to generate pain relief via a brisk walk. It can really work.

Since COVID-19 has much of the Navajo Nation stuck at home, farmer Tyrone Thompson says it's the perfect time for them to return to their agricultural roots.

Navajo Nation Sees Farming Renaissance During Coronavirus Pandemic

The Navajo Nation is having a farming renaissance in the era of COVID-19. More residents are turning to traditional agriculture as they're under strict travel limits due to the coronavirus.

Andy Serkis Reads Entirety Of 'The Hobbit' For Charity

The actor, who appeared in movie adaptations of the novel and its sequel trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings," says proceeds raised during the streaming event will benefit COVID-19 relief efforts.

5 Medical Appointments You Should Stop Putting Off

If you've been delaying routine medical care in the past year, now's the time to catch up, doctors say. The consequences of missing some key screenings and health checkups can be lethal.

Researchers have found that people recovering from COVID-19 are more likely to be diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder such as anxiety, depression or insomnia within three months of their illness from the virus.

After COVID-19 Diagnosis, Nearly 1 In 5 Are Diagnosed With Mental Disorder

Those recovering from COVID-19 were more likely than other groups of patients to be diagnosed with a mental disorder within three months. The longevity of such problems is not yet clear.

A college student charged in the Jan. 6 riot "openly posted calls for America to become a whites-only nation," according to the FBI. Who was he on campus?

UCLA Student Charged In Capitol Riot Took Inspiration From Online Extremist

A college student charged in the U.S. Capitol riot was known on campus for his far-right views, which were nurtured by an online extremist. How do colleges confront extremism in their midst?

Man walking out of 7-Eleven in Bay Park on Aug. 1, 2020. The business, like many others in the county, is requiring customers to wear a mask before entering the premises to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

San Diego Avoids Purple Tier Again As Coronavirus Numbers Improve Slightly

For yet another week, San Diego County avoided the fate of dropping into the dreaded purple tier of California's coronavirus monitoring system, with an adjusted case rate of 6.5 new daily COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population.

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