The use of laundry pods is rampant in this country and in various other areas of the world. It’s easy to see why — they’re super convenient. Instead of lugging around a heavy detergent bottle and measuring out the...
I first heard about intermittent fasting back in grad school, when a fellow student and rugby player told me that it was the key to his six-pack and muscular physique. I admired his fortitude, but brushed it off as...
The mountain lions of Santa Monica are fenced in between an ocean and a freeway. It’s been that way since the 1970s when the Ventura Freeway was developed in the area. With their habitat fragmented, their gene pool has...
I seem to get a zit when I am stressed or I have somewhere important to go. It can be very frustrating to wake up on a day when I am faced with a meeting and my face has...
When we think of things which may disrupt our sleep, many come to mind. Alarm clocks set too early? Definitely. A middle-of-the-night emergency text? Of course. Screaming children and rambunctious pets? For sure. Thunderstorms, eating something not-so-healthy the night...
Everyone feels down from time to time. But for millions of Americans, depression is a serious and life-altering issue. Currently, 41 million people in this country take antidepressants. In many cases, these drugs do not work. Not only that,...
I have noticed that I have a few more lines around my eyes than I used to. I am not very good at remembering to use sunglasses on a regular basis. I am sure it would help prolong the...
Making saltwater drinkable isn’t easy, but it may have just gotten slightly less difficult. A Portland high school student recently made headlines when he found a cheap, effective way to desalinate water.
Desalination involves removing the salt from water. It...
So, you’ve started on a new exercise plan… most excellent! You’re doing a wonderful thing for your body and mind, as I’m sure you know. Perhaps your plan involves daily walking. Perhaps it is a moderate exercise routine three...
When it comes to meat, the general consensus for health-conscious consumers is that the leaner the better. That’s why chicken breast is a popular choice. But if your chicken breast has white stripes, it may not be as healthy...
