Obesogens sound scary, and they are.
2y ago

Obesogens sound scary, and they are.

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…

Have you considered creatine?
2y ago

Have you considered creatine?

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—…

Missing Money
2y ago

Missing Money

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…

125 pounds lighter
2y ago

125 pounds lighter

When it comes to weight loss, one of the many recommended strategies is mindful eating. Done consistently, mindful eating can help people maintain…

Another message worthy of attention
2y ago

Another message worthy of attention

"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,…

What is "Emotional Eating", and is it a bad thing?
2y ago

What is "Emotional Eating", and is it a bad thing?

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…

Ways that men improved their mental health
2y ago

Ways that men improved their mental health

There was a time in our not-too-distant past when "being a man" meant keeping emotional distance, bottling feelings, expressing very little, and…

Stress is for the birds
2y ago

Stress is for the birds

Having a rough day? Some relief may be right outside your door.

Though researchers aren't sure why, studies show that birdsong—the sounds…

Empowered through powerlifting
2y ago

Empowered through powerlifting

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…

Woman plays guardian angel to a family, twice
2y ago

Woman plays guardian angel to a family, twice

Paramedic Kristi Hadfield helped prevent John Cunningham from dying after cardiac arrest. Six years later, she would be instrumental in saving the…

Smile school
2y ago

Smile school

When it came to masking during the pandemic, Japan was the undisputed champion, with large numbers of people remaining masked after mandates were…

Special lessons from a special sibling
2y ago

Special lessons from a special sibling

Growing up with a brother with cerebral palsy taught Stephanie Sarazin how to live with empathy, patience, and an appreciation for the "little…

From laboratory to dinner table
2y ago

From laboratory to dinner table

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
2y ago

When I run after what I think I want

"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…

Lost together
2y ago

Lost together

A young woman with an old soul ponders complexities of life with remarkable openness and curiosity.

She's an agent of love with insights…

Anti-dopamine parenting
2y ago

Anti-dopamine parenting

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…

A message worth paying attention to.
2y ago

A message worth paying attention to.

Taking this message to heart will make for a good day.

News Flash
2y ago

A paralyzed man can walk

I'd be happy to have my tax dollars fund this type of groundbreaking and life changing technology.…

Wisdom
2y ago

Wisdom

I agree with this recipe. Would you add anything to it?

Do you know CPR?
2y ago

Do you know CPR?

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…

Love in the sky
2y ago

Love in the sky

I wish I'd seen this in person. It must have been quite majestic.

Is this plastic recyclable?
2y ago

Is this plastic recyclable?

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…

News Flash
2y ago

In conversation with Kym Allen

For this installment of “In conversation with…”, I sat down with my tribe member, Kym Allen, a master fitness trainer and instructor, and my…

Love vs. Crocodile
2y ago

Love vs. Crocodile

A woman in India went into butt-kicking mode when a crocodile attacked her husband. The power of love knows no limits.…

Cop Rock
2y ago

Cop Rock

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…

The Monkey Business Illusion
2y ago

The Monkey Business Illusion

How accurate is your perception? Watch this video to get an idea (full screen is recommended)…

Women who led slave revolts
3y ago

Women who led slave revolts

This article discusses how insurrections on slave ships were not uncommon, and captured women often led them. Important knowledge to commemorate…

News Flash
3y ago

Important facts for Women's History Month

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…

News Flash
3y ago

In conversation with John Allen

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…

News Flash
3y ago

Wealth=Health

When we hear the term “wealth”, images of money and material luxuries typically come to mind. However, riches come in different forms that have…

News Flash
3y ago

Does Macho Man cry?

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…

News Flash
3y ago

This is love

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…

Astonishing 91 year old fitness trainer
3y ago

Astonishing 91 year old fitness trainer

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…

For a healthy heart, get your Zzzzz's
3y ago

For a healthy heart, get your Zzzzz's

The American Heart Association created a checklist for good heart health that it called Life's Simple 7. The list included:

Eat better;…

Eat fat to lose fat!
3y ago

Eat fat to lose fat!

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…

News Flash
3y ago

Strategies to fall back to sleep

I could probably count on one hand the number of people I know who are consistently satisfied with their sleep quality and quantity.

This…

News Flash
3y ago

Flight attendant goes above and beyond

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…

News Flash
3y ago

A milestone birthday flooded with kindness

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…

The case against Ticketmaster
3y ago

The case against Ticketmaster

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…

Have To versus Get To
3y ago

Have To versus Get To

When faced with "having to" do something, it can stir up feelings of resentment, obligation, burden, and not having autonomy. It's possible…

Do this to make your life more meaningful
3y ago

Do this to make your life more meaningful

The longest scientific study on happiness ever conducted (84 years worth of research) has revealed the key to fulfillment and life satisfaction…

Self-care that cultivates positive emotions.
3y ago

Self-care that cultivates positive emotions.

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…

News Flash
3y ago

Small act = big impact!

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…

Chance meetings that changed the course of history
3y ago

Chance meetings that changed the course of history

Whether you think it's coincidence or destiny, this article showcases ten chance meetings between people that monumentally impacted our…

The loneliness epidemic; what to do about it?
3y ago

The loneliness epidemic; what to do about it?

Being forced into extended isolation due to Covid has made it difficult for many people to find the will to reestablish friendships and personal…

Mere moments of exercise bring benefits.
3y ago

Mere moments of exercise bring benefits.

A 2021 study demonstrated how just four seconds of 100% effort exercise (six total minutes weekly) improved cardiovascular function and anaerobic…

This reduces depression and anxiety symptoms.
3y ago

This reduces depression and anxiety symptoms.

Yet another study concludes that one of the most effective ways to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety is acts of kindness.

Three…

Good news—Cancer deaths are falling!!
3y ago

Good news—Cancer deaths are falling!!

Fewer people smoking, early detection, and improved screening methods are among the reasons for a steady decline in US cancer deaths. The survival…

Plastic and CO2=Valuable Fuel?
3y ago

Plastic and CO2=Valuable Fuel?

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…

I want a hobby, but where do I start?
3y ago

I want a hobby, but where do I start?

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…

Reframing your relationship with exercise.
3y ago

Reframing your relationship with exercise.

This great article details ways to shift one's perspective when it comes to adopting an exercise habit. Less emphasis is placed on changing…

An easy and nutritious recipe of mine.
3y ago

An easy and nutritious recipe of mine.

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 meat industry's addiction to antibiotic use.
3y ago

The meat industry's addiction to antibiotic use.

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…

Foods that fight stress and anxiety.
3y ago

Foods that fight stress and anxiety.

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,…

Tik-Tokker breathes life into struggling pizzeria
3y ago

Tik-Tokker breathes life into struggling pizzeria

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…

Hardcore gangster finds peace through yarn.
3y ago

Hardcore gangster finds peace through yarn.

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…

From Micro Habit to Healthy Habit.
3y ago

From Micro Habit to Healthy Habit.

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…

Guerrilla Crosswalks.
3y ago

Guerrilla Crosswalks.

I hadn't heard of these before, but guerrilla crosswalks are those where regular citizens, without authority or permission, grab some paint and…

Take these steps for a healthy metabolism.
3y ago

Take these steps for a healthy metabolism.

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…

What do happiness experts do to feel happy?
3y ago

What do happiness experts do to feel happy?

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 versus kindness
3y ago

Niceness versus kindness

Niceness and people pleasing, something I'm very familiar with and have written about, is rooted in shaky self-confidence. In this article,…

A drug to treat aging??
3y ago

A drug to treat aging??

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" (…

Is blue light really bad for sleep?
3y ago

Is blue light really bad for sleep?

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…

The Power of Sound
3y ago

The Power of Sound

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…

What's a Chronotype, and why does it matter?
3y ago

What's a Chronotype, and why does it matter?

In a nutshell, chronotype is one's genetic predisposition for a particular sleep pattern, i.e., an early bird versus a night owl.

Just one daily drink may impact brain size.
3y ago

Just one daily drink may impact brain size.

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…

Food pyramid...No thanks!
3y ago

Food pyramid...No thanks!

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…

What's the best sleep position for you?
3y ago

What's the best sleep position for you?

It turns out that the positions we sleep in are pretty important. If your body has aches or pains, sleep posture can potentially improve or worsen…

News Flash
3y ago

Working on Christmas pays off, bigtime!

A waitress receives a tip that makes for an especially Merry Christmas.…

News Flash
3y ago

New York hero saves citizens from blizzard.

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Jay, a resident of New York, took action that likely saved several lives from the recent historic…

Better sleep, please!
3y ago

Better sleep, please!

For years, many countries viewed sleep as an obstacle to success and a waste of time. Fortunately, that mindset has been losing steam and people…

News Flash
3y ago

From adversity, to spreading blessings!

The heart warming story of a former homeless man, who channels his experience of suffering on the streets into providing help to those whose day…

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