In a time when hate-filled talk and actions drown out decency and goodness, the below Nextdoor post gave me comfort. The act was small, but it…
I've been to many peaceful protests in my life. But I've also lived in countries under authoritarian regimes—which we're now resembling even…
Last week, while at the gym, I glanced up at the TV monitor and witnessed a superhuman. On the screen was footage of a man sprinting on a track,…
The pandemic lockdown had wide-ranging effects on school-aged children, including increased anxiety, stress, and depression, as well as sleep…
Imagine an America where “spiritual warfare” is taught in schools,
where every community is a battlefield between divine truth and demonic…
“Campbell’s soup, it’s mmm, mmm good,” was the product’s marketing slogan for many years. What’s not so good, however, is that the Campbell’s…
Two sisters rescued this little guy and took him home to his new family. What a fun and love-filled life he's having!…
Food insecurity is growing. As jobs are lost, children getting older and requiring more food, and Social Security checks don't stretch as far,…
What if heaven is not that place we imagine? What if it’s reserved for the persecuted, abused, and dispossessed members of every society?
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Doctors tell us to keep moving as we age—walk, stretch, stay active. At 102, Kokichi Akuzawa has taken that advice to the absolute limit, becoming…
I watched this movie the other day, and I can only describe it as a beautiful story with a very moving ending. Miracle In The Woods was made in…
Before we can wrap our heads around the tragedy of Charlie Kirk’s assassination,
before we can pray for his family, or imagine the…
I’ve been reading about schools putting the brakes on student cell phone use. The Los Angeles Unified School District is rolling out a ban, and…
For six former members of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team, “America’s favorite pastime,” as the game is sometimes referred to, may have…
Attitude is everything, and Marlin has plenty of it. His motto is "If you can do it, so can I."…
I was recently listening to a podcast, and the topic of discussion was the “loneliness epidemic”—a phrase used by public health experts to…
Robots are taking over everything, and Melania is in charge! See her explain the excitement we're in for here:…
When I went to the grocery store, I didn't plan on doing this, but I just started telling strangers when I noticed something wonderful about them…
When you least expect it, love happens. That's what happened to Bertha the bunny. This one gave me a big smile 😍…
The world didn’t need a nuclear war. It got a Trojan Horse that will destroy us instead.
Completed: the transfer of wealth to the ultra-…
I wish everyone would treat their fellow human beings with this level of concern and kindness. The reward would be endless…
Rarely does a day go by that an article about protein doesn’t pop up in my news feed, and for good reason. Decades ago, when I joined a gym and…
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Border agents arrest 2 firefighters battling Washington state’s largest blaze. Another horrific, sad day in America…
God put rainbows in the sky. But Florida’s governor is demanding cities remove them from their streets or risk losing millions in funding. …
Sixteen-year-old Shania Muhammad is in the classroom, not as a student, but as a teacher. The youngest full-time teacher in America, Shania has…
In the 1930s, when whooping cough (pertussis) was one of the deadliest diseases for children, three women scientists stepped forward to change…
While on a recent family trip to Sacramento, we visited the California State Railroad Museum. During the tour, we learned about many pivotal…
There are countless ways to feel love and give it. Look at the joy on this man's face.
For decades, scientists assumed that our inability to recall events from infancy, known as “infantile amnesia”, was due to the brain’s lack of…
The cat is like, "this is all I get?"…
Over the last few years, elite fitness centers have evolved to offer comprehensive personal “wellness” assessments that include metabolic testing…
These two are best buds, and there's no separating them. Watch as they make the trip and settle into their new home…
Amusing and amazing😁…
You never know what's going to happen when you befriend an animal. When two swans decided to make their home in a stranger's backyard, it became…
Laughter is referred to as the “best medicine,” but its effects are actually drug-like. Similar to some drugs, laughter activates the brain’s…
When Miguel was replacing parts on my dishwasher, he explained that by next year, robots will make the house calls. “I’m training my replacement…
Recently, I read about a woman hiking on a beautiful day when a huge tree limb fell and took her life instantly. No warning, no time to say…
Calmness through entertainment…
These little cubs are having a blast, and mom seems to be content to let them play. So darn cute!…
August is National Wellness Month, a time when numerous articles are written on how to take better care of ourselves. Some recommendations are…
In 1948, the World Health Organization redefined the term “health” as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely…
Not long after smartphones and tablets hit the market, questions began to arise about their impact on the brain. The 2012 documentary "Digital…
It turns out it’s personal. It’s not just about all those others. The thief is in your house, taking your things. Even the un-woke are waking up…
Have you ever wondered who loves you? Have you questioned who has your back? Or who might show up for you in times of need?
This is a…
This isn't a funny amusement, but it's certainly a heartwarming and uplifting one. This little otter named Leia is about the cutest thing I've…
Years ago, I attended a workshop for fitness trainers led by a sleep psychologist who taught at the University of California, Los Angeles. Several…
Doesn't matter who wins...this video is pure entertainment…
There is some good in this world, and it's worth fighting for, said the author J.R.R. Tolkien.
But who should fight for it, and above all…
As a kid, I was pretty shy. When new people would come over to my parents’, I would hide out in my room until my mom would make me come out and…
One magpie paid a visit to Danielle and had so much fun that he invited another. Then another and another. Soon, Danielle is best friends with…
I'm ashamed to admit it, but I'm prejudiced.
It's a radical thing for anyone to fess up to this, but there's liberation in coming clean…
This pup gets very upset when he finds someone in his bed, and that someone doesn't seem to care one bit…
Titanium dioxide (TD) doesn’t sound like something you’d go out of your way to consume, yet this synthetic additive is found in approximately 11,…
This mama loves all the farm babies; fur and feathers alike. Humans take a lesson on how to love from these farm critters…
I wish you peace. I wish you love. I wish you good health and a long purposeful life. I wish for a new dawn in America—one absent of its…
My client, Alan, is in his twenties and works for a video game company. We began working together last year, meeting at the gym three times weekly…
I’ve recently read some articles about Stoicism, an ancient philosophy that teaches the value of self-discipline, virtue, and rationality. To the…
Animals always find ways to amuse us when we most need it. Here's some fun to bust your stress…
I captured a new heart for my collection today and was inspired to share a couple of old ones with my brand new one.
The first image was…
An estimated 800 million pounds of spinach is sold in the US annually, and why not? It’s packed with vitamins and minerals, and can benefit the…
Melissa Hortman's assassination brings to mind Adolph Hitler who said, "Brutality creates respect."
Since Trump's pronouncement to make…
Who's that curled up on the floor? That's Nina, the 700-pound cow that fell in love with the woman who saved her life—now, they're inseparable. It…
Although medicine has been studied for thousands of years, scientists and researchers continue to make exciting discoveries about the human body…
In September of 1982, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) first used the term AIDS to describe a new immune system disorder that was affecting…
Sand, stones, leaves, moss—whatever Mother Nature provides is all artist Jon Foreman needs to create his beautiful pieces of art. He, of course,…
Don't believe everything you see or hear. Be alarmed. Watch out. Take cover. Never mind losing your mind or living in an alternate reality. This…
A story I read recently about a young man named Davion Only Going has stayed with me. Davion was on his own from the beginning. He was born in a…
I’m a fan of happy endings, so when I heard about Valerie, a ten-pound mini dachshund that had been missing for over a year and was miraculously…
Exercise is good for us—big surprise, I know. However, referring to it as “the most potent medical intervention” is a big deal.
In…
Lately I've been thinking about how everything in life eventually disappears. One of my favorite homes while growing up in Sicily became a…
At a recent Princeton Public Schools' Board of Education meeting, nine-year-old Teddy pushed back against Robert Kennedy Jr.'s statements, "…
When it comes to health and fitness articles, there’s a recurring go-to headline you may have seen: “What happens to your body when you (article…
As a fitness trainer, I’ve worked with many middle-aged and senior women, and one of their primary goals has been to maintain healthy bone density…
Lately, I can’t shake the frustration brewing inside me. Everywhere I turn, I hear people railing against porch pirates, catalytic converter…
In modern food history, manufacturers have created products marketed as healthy alternatives to satisfy consumer demands. However, some of these…
My friend, Ken, has been grumpy lately. His goal in life, winning the lottery, hasn't materialized yet and he's pissed off, feeling he deserves…
I’ve been a fitness trainer and exercise enthusiast for decades, and I’ve consumed my fair share of protein powders and various supplements. An…
Consumer Reports recently called out Kroger's, which includes Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, and a few others, for charging customers full price on…
Tariff Derangement Syndrome takes hold of Trump.
Martin A. Makary, M.D., is a commissioner of food and drugs with the FDA, and he’s worried about “gas station heroin.” In a letter written to his…
Dean was alone on his cycling trip around the world when one December day in 2018, somewhere in the Bosnian mountains, he heard a tiny kitten…
