Eleven-year-old Ben Twist has autism. When he failed his SAT exams, his teacher, Ruth Clarkson, could have told him in a variety of ways that he…
Diamond Collection, 11"x17"x28." Made from durable ABS + PC material designed for maximum protection. 8-wheel spinner system provides stability…
This very pretty pitcher can be used for serving tea, coffee, water, or hot chocolate. It would also make a distinctive flower vase. It's an…
Working in the fitness industry, I come across a fair amount of articles about the importance of maintaining muscle mass as we age. Sarcopenia, or…
Time for a little levity. Huffpost curated some hilarious tweets about cats and dogs. I'm sharing their amusement ride because everyone can use…
I was leaving a client’s home in an upscale area in Los Angeles, and I had some time on my hands in between sessions. I decided to fill it by…
I’ve never been a religious person, despite being conceived in “Concepción” (a city in Chile named for the Immaculate Conception), then born in “…
Your cat may have a lot more planned than just climbing the Christmas tree...
Cobalt lung, a condition where the lungs become scarred from repeated inhalation of heavy metals, has been diagnosed in a woman who used a vape…
There are very few things that people agree on these days, but there is one thing we all hate — robocalls. They are annoying, intrusive, and…
If you were to do an online search of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), every article would define it as a condition in a child that results from…
In 2019, the CDC released a report indicating that just 10% of Americans consume the recommended 5 daily servings of vegetables. Essentially, food…
She's cared for him since he was a baby at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Their love is so heartwarming…
For years, melatonin, a hormone produced by the pineal gland and the gut, has been the king of sleep supplements. In 2020, global sales of…
At the age of 19, after becoming bored with Los Angeles City College, I went on an extended journey with my brother, visiting our parents in Rio…
When we typically hear about immigrants in the news, they're people trying to find better lives by escaping poverty and warfare. However, less…
Waking up before sunrise has been part of my routine for many years, not by choice but necessity (as nearly everyone in the fitness industry will…
And now we know all there is to know...
As parents, we try to teach our children right from wrong, good manners, and accepted behavior. A child scribbling on the walls of the family’s…
I first learned about the mind-body connection, at least one facet of it, from reading bodybuilding magazines. These articles discussed how…
Popular collectible David Winters Cottage Tom's Yard D1011 /5000 Enesco Hand Made Village; hand painted in England. It includes the cottage,…
You'll be hard-pressed to find an article about stress reduction or ways to boost health that doesn't include exposure to nature. It's reported…
The International Federation of Journalists reported that 94 journalists have been killed so far in 2023, and almost 400 others have been…
You’re online and a new gadget catches your eye. You grab your phone and get all the specs from the supplied QR code. Quick and easy, right? What…
This big guy is having some winter fun. https://…
With the proliferation of fake news and the likelihood that it's here to stay, California has joined a short list of states to mandate a "media…
Troubling data found in a recent US study finds that nearly 40% of baby food contains toxic pesticides, some linked to hormonal disruption, cancer…
Abba John the Dwarf, an ordained monastic priest who lived between 340 and 403, is known today as one of the great desert fathers for his wise…
Question: Should I attend the holiday party at my gym?
There are some really awesome entries for this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award. These talented photographers remind…
This week, through the grace of God and the powers of negotiation, we’ve seen the first release of women, children, and men held captive by Hamas…
Salinas California Superior Court Judge John Phillips was troubled by the number of youth offenders that came before him. Many cases involved…
At the start of my training sessions, I ask clients how they feel and how well they slept the night before. When I asked this of Brian, my new 21-…
While out shopping a few days ago, I was handed a flyer (pictured above) by a picketer outside Smart & Final. It seems a few months ago over…
Last night on YouTube, I was watching a medical doctor describe her own deadly kayaking accident, detailing the death she experienced before…
The brain is an interesting thing, isn't it? Sometimes, a memory pops into your mind from nowhere and without prompting.
This happened to…
Advanced RV's CEO Mike Neundorfer says he first heard about the four-day workweek for five days’ pay two years ago. The idea resonated enough for…
Stories of corporations selling products to consumers found to be harmful and dangerous are nothing new. Shamefully, the same is said for…
The Covid pandemic impacted societies around the world in a myriad of ways. Among them—a deepening of loneliness.
A 2021 Harvard study…
The list of benefits from exercise continues to grow.
A recent study found that short bouts of high-intensity exercise influenced hormone…
I had no idea the way immune cells track and eliminate bacteria was so reminiscent of a video game. Pac-man, maybe?
Watch how immune cell…
Watching television this weekend has made me feel like I’m living in parallel universes.
In one universe, there’s a cacophony of holiday…
In his book, "The Way to Love", Jesuit priest Anthony De Mello gives advice we'd all be wise to embrace.
"You must cultivate activities…
Out of the approximately 64,000 expected cases of pancreatic cancer this year, more than 50,000 of them will be fatal.
In this short video…
As part of my “Listening For Peace” music series, last week’s pledge spoke of our innate need for peace and comfort in the terrifying absence of…
Earlier this week, Evanger shared some interesting history about El Dia De Muertos, the traditional Mexican two-day celebration where spirits of…
It seems there are environmental issues with synthetic turf that were overlooked when it was originally touted as the drought-friendly lawn…
There are plenty of adults weighing in on the debate over banning children's books—some believing it's necessary to avoid subjecting kids to…
In last Sunday’s pledge, Listening for Peace, I pledged to share a piece of music every Sunday through the end of the holiday season. Some pieces…
This video hit me straight in the heart. If this little one knows how we should treat each other and can state it so simply, what's wrong with the…
To understand my question, you could ask yourself “who do I love?” If more than one, you could prioritize your list by focusing on the single one…
In an effort to stay relevant and avoid potential financial collapse, Weight Watchers, rebranded as WW, is hopping onto the diabetes/weight loss…
When Youtropolis was conceived, we envisioned a new land of opportunity with its own social safety net where people could help other people feel a…
On Monday, October 16, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new bill requiring California schools to teach cursive handwriting to elementary students from…
This video reminds me of when I was a kid playing catch with myself. As an only child, I used to throw the ball in the air and catch it for hours…
While driving to a client session, I came upon not one, not two, but three intersections with traffic lights that had lost power. If we think back…
"When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children's lives may…
Love is always a choice. To be kind, respectful, and humane.
Neutrality is also a choice. To do nothing, say nothing, simply bear witness…
Having worked in gyms for the better part of my career, I had several body composition analyses performed, which included the Body Mass Index (BMI…
What enables one to go so irreparably dark within, corrupted, marred, their heart so disfigured with terminal hatred that every bit of humanity is…
“Industrially produced foods containing ingredients not available in home kitchens," or ultra-processed foods (UPFs), can affect the human brain…
California has become the first state to ban red dye No. 3 and other potentially harmful food additives in popular candies, drinks, and other…
This frisky cat had security practically doing flips to get it off the field. The players and fans loved it 😀😀😀…
Author Nicole Luongo fell in love with exercise when she was a teen and never let her cerebral palsy dictate what she was capable of. With no…
Lifting weights is one of the most effective ways of building physical strength, and researchers have learned that a one-month program consisting…
I love animals. They aren't afraid to be themselves; they're 100% authentic. The 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards finalists snapped some…
There’s no question, this bear knows exactly what it's doing. Let's you know it's practiced its techniques. Very clever actually...…
These three lovelies dropped by and hung out in my tree for a while. It's their second visit. I haven't seen them fly; they just appear flattened…
As we all know, when life presents learning experiences, they're often a package deal with discomfort. This happened to me while dining in a fancy…
As you scroll the article, Amy lays it all out with hilarious photos: "Life is coming for you"…
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One of the things I enjoy most about my job is working with different personality types and learning about my client’s unique experiences. Lindsey…
When you were a kid, did you jump rope or try the more advanced Double Dutch?
To break out of an emotional funk, Pamela Robinson considered…
My laptop seems to be imbued with some mystical force that defies logic. More than once it has performed curious mind bending feats that are…
This advice from Anne Rice works beautifully as a pledge we can each make so that our lives, and the lives of those around us, are as full and…
Research reveals that traumatic experiences disproportionately affect minority and low-income youth, including witnessing or being the target of…
Mama cheetahs are usually very protective and even quite dangerous when their cubs are around. The videographer lucked out when this mama didn't…
A black cat thinks she should be living in this house. She thinks it's hers and doesn't understand why I don't allow her in. She stares at me with…
Question: Should I tell someone I'm close to that they wear way too much cologne?
Who would have thought that a mountain of cat fur could turn into the cutest, most clever creations of cat hats, wigs, and various other…
As we head toward another divisive election cycle, I’m wondering if anyone is fed up yet. I am.
Like the Twin Towers burning to the ground…
In this article, psychology professor Jen Cole Wright discusses something we all have in common to varying degrees—self-centeredness. She talks…
