Chronic stress wears down the body the way weather wears down a house. This health column explains “weathering,” why connection interrupts it, and simple ways to build community that protects your health.
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The Gathered Table Builds Community One Bowl at a Time in Minnesota
The Gathered Table is a Minnesota-based food and community initiative using shared meals to combat isolation and rebuild connection. Founded by Jaylen Lyles, the project centers food, culture, and intentional gathering as a response to the loss of traditional community spaces across the state.
