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Women are being diagnosed with ADHD at unprecedented rates. Here’s why. (National Geographic)
ADHD diagnoses are climbing among adult women, and have nearly doubled since 2020. Experts say it's likely not a wave of misdiagnoses—but a sign that medicine is finally catching up to reality.
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For some long COVID patients, exercise is bad medicine (National Geographic)
They used to run marathons. Now, taking a shower is exhausting. But for these patients—who have one of the most debilitating symptoms of long COVID—hope may be on the horizon.
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Three years on, kids with Long COVID struggle to get care (Youth Today)
For kids and teens with Long COVID, it’s a fight to get schools and medical providers to believe them.

Why I’ll Always Be an Ocean Person (Outside Magazine)
The ocean always calmed my anxiety. There’s a science as to why.

Not enough beds, services for homeless youth in New Mexico (Youth Today)
A reported feature and three-part video series on youth homelessness in New Mexico.

Going Hungry in the Breadbasket (Searchlight New Mexico)
Hunger hits rural New Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jessica Watkins Could Be the First Woman and Person of Color on the Moon (5280 Magazine)
The Lafayette astronaut is training for NASA's Artemis mission, which aims to return humans to the lunar landscape by 2024.

Could Lowering Hunting Limits Prevent Future Conflicts Between Humans and Mountain Lions? (5280 Magazine)
In 2019, Colorado saw a record number of mountain lion attacks. Research conducted in other states may provide a solution for the problem.

He Climbed Denali. Then He Was Detained By ICE. (Outside Magazine)
Ibrahim Cetindemir was pulled off his train and detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Montana while making his way back home to North Dakota.

Tourists Are Surfing North Korea—But at What Cost? (Outside Magazine)
Travelers from around the world can now explore the reclusive nation's undiscovered breaks, but their adventure could come at a cost to human rights.

How One Colorado Startup is Changing Transgender Health Care (5280 Magazine)
Plume, a Denver telehealth company, proves that gender-affirming care is a smart investment.

The Green Heart of Gotham Beats On (Wesleyan University Magazine)
As the head of horticulture for the New York Botanical Garden, Todd Forrest is curating a pandemic refuge.

This Land is Our Land (Wesleyan University Magazine)
David MacDonald, the head of Friends of Acadia, wants us to take responsibility for our National Parks.

Shralping the Fiberglass Ceiling (Outside Magazine)
This photo book gives women snowboarders their due

The "World's Toughest Race" Won't Be Stopped by the Coronavirus (Outside Magazine)
Most endurance events are canceled for the summer, but Spartan Race will hold its first event since the pandemic from June 13 to 14 in Florida

Check Out These Beautiful Shots from a Southern African Ski Report (Outside Magazine)
Long a popular tourist destination, Lesotho’s Afriski Mountain Resort is slowly gaining traction with local residents, too

How to Travel Safely in Colorado This Summer (5280 Magazine)
With Coloradans looking to hit the road this summer, here’s how you can enjoy exploring the Centennial State while keeping yourself, and others, safe.

Alex Honnold’s Guide to Rock Climbing in Las Vegas (Outside Magazine)
The famed free soloist gave us the beta on the country’s best rock-climbing mecca.

How Clare Gallagher Is Helping Runners Save the Planet (5280 Magazine)
The ultrarunner talks about how she's using her professional platform for good.

This Film Might Actually Make Coal Execs Care About Climate Change (Outside Magazine)
James Balog's newest documentary hopes to close the political and cultural gap on climate change through the stories of those most affected by it.

The Volunteer Army Keeping Our National Parks Clean (Outside Magazine)
Hundreds of people from the Everglades to Yosemite have mobilized as part of a grassroots effort to rid national parks of refuse while federal employees remain furloughed.

Missing American Hiker Found Dead in Mexico (Outside Magazine)
The 34-year-old teacher reportedly died at the hands of a drug cartel.

Can a Movie Save This Environmental Paradise? (Outside Magazine)
The ridges and reefs of West Papua are some of the most biodiverse on the planet. Two acclaimed filmmakers are on a mission to make sure they stay that way.

Our National Parks Are in Grave Danger (Outside Magazine)
New research suggests that national parks are getting hotter and drier faster than the rest of the country.

More Than 3,000 People Cheated at the Mexico City Marathon (Outside Magazine)
Many of the people disqualified last week cut the course for the commemorative medal.

For Spirits That Rock, Head to Littleton (5280 Magazine)
With award-winning pours and a vintage Americana vibe, Rocker Spirits is a destination-worthy distillery.

Climbers Have Finally Conquered Latok’s North Ridge (Outside Magazine)
Less than three weeks after the latest attempt on Latok I ended in death and a dramatic rescue, a Slovenian-British trio has finally claimed one of the last great prizes in mountaineering.

When You’re Diving for Sharks but Get Bitten by a Crocodile (Outside Magazine)
Melissa Cristina Márquez tells Outside about her experience filming ‘Cuba's Secret Shark Lair’ for Discovery Channel’s Shark Week.

What Shark Experts Really Think About Shark Week (Outside Magazine)
On the 30th anniversary of Shark Week, we called up some shark scientists for a no-holds-barred conversation about the impact of the pop culture phenomenon.

This Patch of Water in New Zealand Can Predict Droughts in Utah (Outside Magazine)
Scientists discovered that the temperature of a patch of water on the other side of the world can help predict how dry winters will be in the Southwest.

Eat a Burger, Help a Farmer (5280 Magazine)
Friday's special burger night at Marcyzk Fine Foods will help keep sustainable farms in business for generations to come.

Pho Kitchen Bar & Grill Brings the Real Deal to Boulder (5280 Magazine)
The flavors of Vietnam come alive in this new spot’s long-simmered soups.