The brain is an interesting thing, isn't it? Sometimes, a memory pops into your mind from nowhere and without prompting.
This happened to…
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…
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…
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 an effort to stay relevant and avoid potential financial collapse, Weight Watchers, rebranded as WW, is hopping onto the diabetes/weight loss…
"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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
Research reveals that traumatic experiences disproportionately affect minority and low-income youth, including witnessing or being the target of…
In this article, psychology professor Jen Cole Wright discusses something we all have in common to varying degrees—self-centeredness. She talks…
As a teen, my favorite band was Duran Duran, and I still have some of their rare 12" singles on vinyl. When it was revealed last year that their…
Ruth Rathblott was born without a left hand. Her well-meaning parents raised her as completely normal, but as a result, Ruth says, "I didn't have…
My camera made the moon look almost like the sun. It wasn’t this bright in reality, but there was significantly more visible detail and “fullness…
Lawyer Julie Yip-Williams, who was born blind, on the paradoxes of life:
"I do not have the answer to the question of why, at least not now…
Traci Schubert Barrett was part of a small group that started HGTV. In this article, she acknowledges all the good that came with helping…
Obesogens may be a new term to you, but we've known about them for quite some time. They're chemicals that are all around us, and they disrupt…
I clearly remember when I'd been working out for a couple of years when a supplement hit the market that everyone in the gym was talking about—…
A couple of months ago on the local news, I learned about a website called Missing Money, an online directory of people who are owed money that…
When it comes to weight loss, one of the many recommended strategies is mindful eating. Done consistently, mindful eating can help people maintain…
"Help me to stay hopeful in turbulent times. Give me the vision and discipline to find a sacred space that allows me to connect with myself and,…
Emotional eating is a term we're all familiar with, and it's rarely if ever, perceived as positive. This applies to the health and fitness…
There was a time in our not-too-distant past when "being a man" meant keeping emotional distance, bottling feelings, expressing very little, and…
Having a rough day? Some relief may be right outside your door.
Though researchers aren't sure why, studies show that birdsong—the sounds…
It's never too late to get strong. At 71, Peeps Nichol, who was diagnosed with MS in 2005 and became a widow in 2020, thought she might take an…
Paramedic Kristi Hadfield helped prevent John Cunningham from dying after cardiac arrest. Six years later, she would be instrumental in saving the…
When it came to masking during the pandemic, Japan was the undisputed champion, with large numbers of people remaining masked after mandates were…
Growing up with a brother with cerebral palsy taught Stephanie Sarazin how to live with empathy, patience, and an appreciation for the "little…
In what may be a massive technological advancement for the food industry, two companies have been given approval by the FDA to begin commercial…
"When I run after what I think I want, my days are a furnace of stress and anxiety; if I sit in my own place of patience, what I need flows to me…
A young woman with an old soul ponders complexities of life with remarkable openness and curiosity.
She's an agent of love with insights…
There's no denying technological advances over the last thirty years have brought many benefits to society. However, when it comes to the use of…
Taking this message to heart will make for a good day.
I'd be happy to have my tax dollars fund this type of groundbreaking and life changing technology.…
I agree with this recipe. Would you add anything to it?
This video teaches the "compression-only" version of CPR. I highly recommend taking a class, but this video will show you the basics that can…
I wish I'd seen this in person. It must have been quite majestic.
How great it would be if each and every plastic item could be recycled and remade into something useful. Maybe one day, but we're not there yet…
For this installment of “In conversation with…”, I sat down with my tribe member, Kym Allen, a master fitness trainer and instructor, and my…
A woman in India went into butt-kicking mode when a crocodile attacked her husband. The power of love knows no limits.…
On an episode of CNN’s “The Nineties”, Steven Bochco, writer and producer of shows like Hill Street Blues, LA Law, and NYPD Blue, reflected on one…
How accurate is your perception? Watch this video to get an idea (full screen is recommended)…
This article discusses how insurrections on slave ships were not uncommon, and captured women often led them. Important knowledge to commemorate…
Woman's Day has compiled a list of 25 important and not widely known facts about women's rights and achievements over the decades.
Did you…
This is the first in my series “In conversation with…” Some of the conversations will be with people I know well, others not so well. What they…
When we hear the term “wealth”, images of money and material luxuries typically come to mind. However, riches come in different forms that have…
As a kid growing up, I watched a lot of professional wrestling and one of the greats was Randy "Macho Man" Savage.
As a guest on the…
Though rejected by and estranged from his mother, a man learns to lovingly embrace the "bare reality" of who he is at his core. Regarding himself…
I am so blown away by this woman. At 91, she has an activity level that makes me look like I'm standing still and is capable of physical feats…
The American Heart Association created a checklist for good heart health that it called Life's Simple 7. The list included:
Eat better;…
A number of years ago, as part of a comprehensive physical fitness assessment, I had some metabolic testing done. This was when I learned that I…
I could probably count on one hand the number of people I know who are consistently satisfied with their sleep quality and quantity.
This…
Some of you will remember the tagline "Fly the Friendly Skies". The care and attention that a Delta flight attendant gave to a very nervous…
A South Carolina woman born with cerebral palsy was predicted by doctors to not reach the age of one. Defying the odds, she just celebrated her…
Back in my day (cue the rocking chair sound effect) Ticketmaster had outlets in record stores and the best way to get high-demand concert tickets…
When faced with "having to" do something, it can stir up feelings of resentment, obligation, burden, and not having autonomy. It's possible…
The longest scientific study on happiness ever conducted (84 years worth of research) has revealed the key to fulfillment and life satisfaction…
Though the topic of self-care gets more press these days and is extremely important to practice, many have a tough time identifying things to do…
I've never eaten at Chik-fil-A, but I like one of their recent commercials. It showcases an employee who writes short messages of kindness on…
Whether you think it's coincidence or destiny, this article showcases ten chance meetings between people that monumentally impacted our…
Being forced into extended isolation due to Covid has made it difficult for many people to find the will to reestablish friendships and personal…
A 2021 study demonstrated how just four seconds of 100% effort exercise (six total minutes weekly) improved cardiovascular function and anaerobic…
Yet another study concludes that one of the most effective ways to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety is acts of kindness.
Three…
Fewer people smoking, early detection, and improved screening methods are among the reasons for a steady decline in US cancer deaths. The survival…
A study in the journal Science Advances found that just nine percent of the globe's 6.3 billion metric tons of plastic waste has been recycled. If…
Wikipedia defines a hobby as an activity that is done for enjoyment, typically during one's leisure time. While picking up a hobby isn't something…
This great article details ways to shift one's perspective when it comes to adopting an exercise habit. Less emphasis is placed on changing…
I'll be the first to admit that I don't have a black belt when it comes to creating dishes. However, this meal is one that I'll have for breakfast…
The use of antibiotics in beef and pork has been going on for decades. In 2019, antibiotic-resistant bacteria killed over 1.2 million people…
Stress, we've all got it, and sometimes in copious amounts. In addition to relaxation breathing, and time spent in nature and with loved ones,…
A food critic's review on Tik Tok creates a sales boom for a Las Vegas pizzeria struggling to make ends meet and the restaurant owner sheds tears…
A member of the infamous Crips street gang serving time for murder finds a better way to live and a better version of himself by learning to…
Trading in a "less than healthy" habit for one that's better for you requires some examination of what makes you tick, some shifting of…
I hadn't heard of these before, but guerrilla crosswalks are those where regular citizens, without authority or permission, grab some paint and…
Metabolism refers to the chemical processes in our bodies that convert what we eat and drink into energy. This energy is used for functions like…
It turns out that happiness experts are like the rest of us—they have their bad days and challenges. This article details some of the go-to…
Niceness and people pleasing, something I'm very familiar with and have written about, is rooted in shaky self-confidence. In this article,…
It may come as no surprise but the leading cause of death is aging. Scientists seem to be making progress in targeting and removing "senescent" (…
For some time, it's been believed that a component of good sleep hygiene (actions and behaviors that promote higher-quality sleep) is to avoid…
This video shows how sand sprinkled on a table can be made into amazing designs by using sound.
Note: you may want to turn the volume down…
In a nutshell, chronotype is one's genetic predisposition for a particular sleep pattern, i.e., an early bird versus a night owl.
…
It's common knowledge that heavy alcohol consumption does no good for brain health. Over the years, a number of studies have indicated that one…
In 1992, the USDA introduced the food pyramid as a guide to proper eating. It was heavily influenced by food industry lobbyists, was difficult to…
