Big Soda Is On The Decline — But There’s A Catch
After decades of Big Soda ruling the beverage industry, the popularity of soda is finally declining in the US. In fact, the amount of soda Americans drank in 2015 was the lowest it’s been in 30 years, new data compiled by Beverage Digest shows. The decline suggests that people are finally getting the message that soda makes you fat and...
CDC Says Zika Mosquitoes Heading To Midwest And Northeast
The CDC is warning that as warmer weather starts rolling into the northern part of the US, Zika virus–carrying mosquitoes are likely to follow. Although previous reports from the organization suggested that Florida, Texas, Louisiana and other southern states may see cases of Zika this summer, recently released maps from the CDC suggest that the Midwest and northeast parts...
19 Vintage Cooking Tips That Rock
Have you ever had the entertaining opportunity to watch your grandmother cook? She may seem to have mysterious rituals, certain ways of doing things that don’t necessarily make sense, but always end up producing a culinary masterpiece. If something goes wrong in the kitchen, she doesn’t run to the nearest computer and ask Google for guidance — the problem...
Just How Close Are We To A Cashless Society?
How much cash do you have in your wallet right now? Twenty bucks? Maybe $30? If you’re like a majority of Americans, you probably have less on hand. But does that mean we’re headed to a cashless society? Not necessarily. Most transactions these days are completed with a swipe of a card or online by just inputting information on a...
FIV Positive Cats — Can They Make Good Pets?
People diagnosed with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can now lead long, healthy lives with proper treatment. The same holds true for cats diagnosed with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), although many aren’t given that chance. Many animal shelters routinely euthanize FIV-positive cats. Part of the reason is the slight risk of infecting other felines, but it’s primarily because few people...
Why Male And Female Brains Are Different — Or Not So Different
He said, she said — we all have our opinions on the female and male brain. But are they really that different? Some studies say yes and others say no. Check out the top reasons why some experts believe male and female brains are different, and others not so much. Men are better with single tasks — women are...
Yet Another Reason To Eat More Leafy Greens!
We all know that it's important to eat our vegetables — and especially dark, leafy green vegetables. However, if you're still skimping on the kale or spinach on your plate, a new study has found one more reason to double up those verdant portions. This new research, recently published in the journal Nature Chemical Biology, focused on the sulfoquinovose...
Risotto Two Ways
Risotto done right is so delicious. If you’ve never tried making this culinary delight, simply follow these basic guidelines. Don’t use cold stock. Adding chilly stock will cool everything down and delay the cooking process. Keep the stock simmering in a small pan to ladle when necessary, allowing the rice to cook evenly. Unlike regular long grain rice, risotto rice (arborio)...
High Schools Are Failing Our Kids. Why?
According to a report released by the ACT testing service, more than 60 percent of 2012 high school students were not prepared for college. Alarmingly, these numbers are based on the test scores only of those students who voluntarily took the college entrance exam. Those who chose not to take the test likely would have had lower scores. Other studies...
Who Gets Outside More, Prison Inmates Or Kids?
Throughout history, all over the world, outdoor play has been seen as a crucial part of childhood. Many of us remember our parents commanding us to go play outside, and can recall a time when being sentenced to go to our rooms and deprived of outside time was a notable punishment. However, things are different for many of today's kids....
