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...
When we think of animals that may help protect our homes from intruders, which animals come to mind? Dogs would be the obvious answer. Most people only associate dogs with protecting homes. There are exceptions, of course. A loud...
Pot was on the ballot this past November and it beat the opposition handily. Voter initiatives allowing recreational use passed in California, Nevada, Maine and Massachusetts. These states now join Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and the District of Columbia...
