As the second most popular beverage in the world (the most popular being water, for obvious reasons), tea is a big deal. Originating around the third century A.D. in southwest China, tea began as a medicinal drink, then became...
If you’re trying to establish a regular workout routine, knowing where to start can seem daunting. What form of exercise will be best for your level of fitness, your health goals and your unique body? Here are some factors...
We all know the importance of sticking with a workout routine. And it’s great when we see ourselves progressing. For a lot of us, our workout can be a fun, stress-relieving part of our day. But there are always...
It’s a paradox that seems all too true — the more you follow the news the less informed and knowledgeable you really are. That’s the view of Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a statistician and risk analyst, whose prescience in predicting...
Headaches really are one of life’s great injustices. There you are, happily going about your day, and next thing… wham! It hits you seemingly out of the blue, causing your head to throb, your brain to stop working and...
There’s a lot of rumor, speculation and misinformation surrounding the topic of cooking oils. We rely on them every single day to lubricate our frying pan, bolster our marinades, baste our roasts and dress our salads. And yet, the...
A sore throat is a common complaint that can sometimes lead to more serious complications. Since a bacterial infection is rarely the cause of a sore throat, antibiotics are often of little or no use. Due to the overprescription...
Avid readers of fiction probably already know that there are many benefits to a good book. For one, it's extremely enjoyable! It also offers many people an escape from the stress of daily life, and can help to sharpen...
Gathered around the refreshment table at a party or barbeque, happily munching away on chips and salsa and catching up with old friends, it's easy to lose track of what you are doing and double chip a chip or...
Odds are you have starlings in your neighborhood. If you find a baby starling on the ground, you can call a local wildlife rehabilitation organization, but they may not help you. That’s because starlings are an invasive species, and...
