There is nothing more relaxing than a warm drink on a chilly day. Something about sitting back and enjoying the smooth taste and comfort of a toasty beverage with a friend or a great book just makes us feel...
Let’s start with the good news. Americans are finally exercising more. According to a Universiy of Washington study, the number of women who exercise “sufficiently” rose from 50.7 percent to 59.2 percent, while the number of male exercisers rose...
It is well known that being among nature has significant healing properties. The more natural our surroundings, our food and our lifestyles are, the happier we generally feel.
A study performed at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences found that...
Americans love their french fries. They love them so much, in fact, that one quarter of the vegetables we eat in this country are consumed via the fried-potato variety.
These golden sticks of warm, salty and crispy deliciousness have been...
As we grow older, our eyesight naturally changes. The little details become more and more difficult to see and it becomes harder to focus clearly.
Generally, eyeglasses will help alleviate this problem. Unfortunately, glasses can’t correct some problems, including...
This member of the mint family has been cultivated for centuries and its merits have been written about by the likes of Pliny, Dioscorides and one of the original botanists, Linnaeus.
There are two varieties of the herb, both an...
Recently, a barge and a tow boat collided on the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana, spilling approximately 31,300 gallons of light crude oil into the surrounding waters.
While the cause of the collision is yet...
What do regions where a significant percentage of the people live past age 100 have in common? As it turns out, quite a bit. In September 2009, Dan Buettner gave a TED Talk in Saint Paul, Minnesota, focused on...
Looking to make the most of your outdoor space? A meditation garden is a great way to enjoy the cultivation of flowers, herbs, fruits (if you live in a warmer climate) and veggies, while gifting yourself with the perfect...
Over one-third of the world's population depends on the milk, meat, water and oil of the coconut for nutrients. Indeed this is a good choice, as coconuts are highly nutritious. They are loaded with fiber, vitamins and minerals, and...
