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Science Says You're Winding Down Wrong — Here's What Actually Works
Sleep researchers have mapped the optimal pre-bed routine, and Portland's wellness community is already building it into daily life.
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FreshPortland's Best Meditation Classes, Groups and Apps Worth Trying Right Now
From free sit-down sessions in the Pearl District to app-guided breathwork on your lunch break, Portland's meditation scene has something for every schedule and budget.
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FreshOutdoor Pools and Rock Pools Perfect for Lap Swimming Around Portland
From the Columbia River waterfront to tucked-away tidal features, Portland's open-air swimming options are drawing fitness regulars who've traded chlorine for fresh air this summer.
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FreshNapping: When It Helps and When It Hurts
Portland's sleep-conscious wellness community is rethinking the midday rest—and the science says timing is everything.
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FreshBreathwork Techniques for Instant Calm During a Stressful Day
Portland's wellness community is leaning hard into ancient breathing methods — and the science behind the trend is more compelling than you might expect.
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FreshSweat for Free: The Best Outdoor Gyms and Fitness Circuits in Portland
From the Steel Bridge waterfront to Mount Tabor's volcanic slopes, Portland's parks are stocked with more free fitness infrastructure than most residents realize.
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Your Bedroom Is Fighting You: How Temperature, Light and Noise Are Wrecking Portland's Sleep
As Pacific Northwest summers push evening temperatures into the low 80s and construction booms along the Central Eastside, sleep researchers say the three biggest threats to rest have nothing to do with your phone.
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Where to Find the Best Parkrun Near You
Portland's free weekly 5K events are pulling hundreds of residents off their couches every Saturday morning — here's where to lace up.
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Mindfulness in Schools: What Local Programs Are Available
Portland classrooms are quietly building a generation of calmer, more focused students — here's what's happening and how families can get involved.
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Portland's Dog-Friendly Parks Are Quietly Becoming the City's Most Effective Fitness Hubs
Leash up, lace up: across Portland's neighborhoods, off-leash areas and green corridors are pulling double duty as workout destinations and genuine community gathering spots.
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Portland's Sleep Clinics Are Busier Than Ever — Here's What You Need to Know Before Booking a Study
From Northeast Portland to the West Hills, sleep medicine specialists say demand for diagnostic testing has surged, and the options for residents are broader than most people realize.
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Yoga styles explained: which one suits your lifestyle
From sweat-drenched hot rooms in the Pearl District to gentle restorative classes along the Eastside esplanade, Portland's yoga scene has never been more varied — or more confusing.
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Wired and Exhausted: Why Portland Is Sleeping Worse — and What You Can Do About It
From late-night screen scrolling to housing stress, a confluence of pressures is quietly gutting the region's sleep quality — but local experts and programs are pushing back.
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GP, psychologist or counsellor: Here's how to pick the right door when your mental health needs attention
Portland's wellness culture runs deep, but knowing which professional to call first can save you weeks of waiting and hundreds of dollars.
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Five Seasonal Recipes Using Local Produce Available Right Now in Portland
From Sauvie Island blueberries to Willamette Valley sweet corn, Portland's summer farmers markets are loaded — here's exactly what to cook this week.
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What the Science Actually Says About Winding Down Before Bed
Portland's active wellness culture has plenty of opinions on sleep hygiene — here's what the research backs up.
Wellness3 July 20264 min read
Where to Find the Best Parkrun Near You
Portland's free Saturday morning 5K movement is pulling hundreds of runners and walkers off their couches — here's exactly where to show up.
Wellness3 July 20263 min read
Move More, Worry Less: The Science Behind Exercise and Anxiety Reduction
Portland's trail-dense neighborhoods and community fitness programs are quietly serving as one of the most effective mental health tools in the city.
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Portland Residents Sleep Less: Here's Why and How to Fix It
From late-night screen habits to housing stress, the reasons behind the city's deepening sleep crisis are piling up — and so are the fixes.
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Mossy Logic: Portland's Pearl District AI Startup Solves Supply Chain Problems
A two-year-old company tucked above a coffee roaster on NW 13th Avenue is quietly rewriting how mid-size manufacturers handle supply chain disruptions — and investors are paying attention.
3 July 20263 min read
Portland's Top Healthy Cafes and Restaurants, Vetted by Nutritionists
From Northeast Alberta Street to the Pearl District, dietitians are pointing hungry Portlanders toward spots that actually back their menus with real nutrition.
Wellness3 July 20263 min readPortland's Economy in July 2026: What Every Resident Needs to Know Right Now
From rising rents in the Pearl District to a tightening job market in East Portland, here is the ground-level picture for consumers heading into the second half of the year.
Business3 July 20263 min read
Three breaths to calm: the science-backed techniques Portland practitioners swear by for instant stress relief
When your day goes sideways on the Hawthorne Bridge at 5 p.m., the fastest reset isn't a pill or a podcast — it's already in your lungs.
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Pearl District Founder Turns Vacant Warehouse Into Portland's Hottest Manufacturing Hub
Tanya Osei's Ironside Collective is pulling 200 jobs into Northwest Portland and rewriting what small-batch manufacturing looks like in 2026.
Business3 July 20263 min read
Portland Officials and Experts Weigh In on Housing Crunch, Heat Safety, and a Shaky Downtown Recovery
From City Hall to the Pearl District, the voices shaping Portland's summer agenda are sounding urgent alarms — and a few cautious notes of optimism.
News3 July 20264 min read
Portland Holds Its Own Against Heat, Housing Costs, and European-Style Pressures — But Not Without Strain
As European capitals reel from record heatwaves and security threats reshape urban life worldwide, Portland's July is proving to be its own stress test.
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Pearl District Fermentation Company Puts Portland on the Craft Food Map
How one local entrepreneur is turning a two-person pickle operation into a regional food-manufacturing force — and hiring along the way.
Business3 July 20263 min read
The Hidden Nature Walks Locals Love But Tourists Miss
While visitors flock to Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland's most devoted trail runners and morning walkers are quietly claiming green corridors most people drive right past.
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Portland's Neighborhoods Are Doubling Down on Local—Here's Where the Real Community Life Is Happening
As summer settles in, the city's most vibrant districts are showing what draws people to stay: genuine connections, independent businesses, and spaces built by residents for residents.
3 July 20263 min read
Portland's Cultural Reckoning: How Artists Are Building Community From Crisis
As global instability reshapes how people gather, local creators are reimagining what public art means—and who gets a seat at the table.
3 July 20263 min read
