Top Benefits Of Jumping Rope
Ah the jump rope. Hearing the name likely takes you back to your days as a rambunctious kid, scampering about on school grounds at lunchtime and between classes getting up to all kinds of shenanigans. The jump rope was a tool for the over-energized youth, specifically the younger girls on the tennis court during recess, and when you were...
You Can Play In The World Series — Of Birding
Formerly known as bird-watching, birding is an activity the whole family can enjoy. It’s fun, educational and relatively inexpensive — until you really get the bug and start taking foreign birding trips. Birders create life lists, literally lists of the individual species sighted throughout their lives. It is indeed a lifelong pursuit. It’s also a recreational activity that stresses...
Colorado River Drying Due To Climate Change
Climate change is a very real and escalating danger to our entire planet and all of its inhabitants. The world has recently recorded the highest average temperatures on record, natural disasters are on the rise, and the shifting levels of sea ice are killing off animals in huge numbers. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Last year, President...
Attention Men: Build Your Testosterone By Eating These Foods
The very essence of manliness, testosterone is a male sex hormone most commonly associated with sex drive. It is, however, responsible for so much more than that, including muscle health, sperm production, hair growth and a myriad of other roles. Unfortunately, it is also becoming a scarcity for many males. According to Dr. Malcolm Carruthers of the Center for...
3 Reasons To Ditch Your TV
Ever since the introduction of the television to America in 1928, Americans across the country have eagerly gathered in front of the mind-sucking box to waste away hours and fill their minds with advertisements. Children have grown up with the TV acting as a babysitter, falling asleep to their favorite program, throwing tantrums when it’s turned off. Teenagers harbor...
The Dangers Of Mercury Fillings: What You Should Know
Have you ever experienced a shooting pain in your mouth, only to find out that you've developed a hole in your tooth? Generally, a buildup of plaque begins to “eat” away at a tooth, causing a cavity. Once your tooth begins to decay, your dentist needs to clean out and fill the affected area. This prevents the cavity from...
9 Benefits of Chamomile Tea
You often hear about the benefits of tea; however, not all teas are equal in terms of their beneficial effects. Green tea is well known and is, of course, rich in antioxidants, yet it’s not the only beneficial option. Known as one of the most ancient medicinal herbs, chamomile is packed with flavonoids and terpenoids, targeting a wide range...
Endangered Tiger Recovers after Deadly Attack at Palm Beach Zoo
A Malayan tiger was subdued with a tranquilizer following a deadly encounter at approximately 2 p.m. EDT on Friday at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in West Palm Beach, Florida. Handler, Stacey Konwiser, was taken to St. Mary's Medical Center where she died. The Palm Beach Zoo Speaks Out The Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society released a statement...
7 Reasons Why You Crave Salt
When you bake a nice fluffy sweet potato, what is it that adds that extra oomph of flavor? It's one of the most basic seasonings, yet people can't get enough of it — salt, a crystalline substance that seems to make everything taste better. Over the years, research has delivered mixed results on whether salt consumption is good or bad...
Does Your Pet Have Diabetes?
It’s likely you know someone suffering from diabetes. You may also know — or have — a dog or cat with the disease. Diabetes mellitus — or sugar diabetes — in pets is almost as common as it is in humans. Early diagnosis and treatment is key to your pet’s prognosis. With good care and regular veterinary follow-ups, many...
