Why You Should Be Concerned about Survival
As a kid, one of the coolest things to do was set up the tent in the backyard or throw out some sleeping bags on the trampoline. We had a forest just past our backyard, and if my siblings and I really wanted the full camping experience, we would take the tent into the trees a few yards and...
Will a Late Bedtime Make You Fat?
Are you a night owl? Do you have a teen who is a night owl? Do you also have a few extra pounds that you just can’t lose? According to a 2015 study published in the journal Sleep, it could be your night habits contributing to those lingering pounds. Study details The study was conducted by researchers from the University of...
Performance-Enhancing Coffee Essential for Exercise?
A recent review study out of the University of Georgia examines the performance-enhancing benefits of caffeine via coffee instead of caffeine pills. Caffeine pills have long been discussed for their potential performance-enhancing benefits in sports, but Simon Higgins, a third-year doctoral student of kinesiology in the College of Education, University of Georgia, has taken a closer look at the...
Top 5 Things You Should Do Immediately When You Wake Up
If you don't start your morning on the right foot, you could spend the rest of the day feeling rushed, irritable and behind schedule. Rather than allow the day to take charge of you, take charge of your day by implementing these five morning routines that will benefit your health inside and out. Practice gratitude Do you wake up feeling grumpy...
Flint Water Crisis: What You Should Know and What You Can Do
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan is unraveling, and residents are suffering. A state of emergency was declared in Flint on January 5, 2016 over dangerously high levels of lead in the city’s drinking water. According to a 2015 Virginia Tech survey that analyzed 252 first draw water samples from Flint households, 40.1 percent contained over five parts per...
Trader Joe’s Survival Essentials Fly Off the Shelves Pre-Jonas
Winter is coming. Well, not that winter, but a sizable winter storm called Winter Storm Jonas is rapidly moving across the northeast of the U.S. Nearly 65 million people in 18 states are bracing themselves for the storm of the year, according to the Weather Channel. Most of the East Coast has received blizzard warnings or winter storm warnings...
Woman Cycles Pacific Islands Gathering 1,001 Climate Change Stories
Devi Lockwood, 23, a Boston woman and graduate of Harvard, has been cycling for more than a year in the name of climate change. Lockwood’s green 10-speed bike carries simple cardboard signs hung with knotted green cloth: “Tell me a story about CLIMATE CHANGE,” and, “Tell me a story about WATER” in bold, black and red lettering. Lockwood also...
The “See Food” Diet: How the Items on Your Counter Predict Your Weight
Have you heard of the “see food” diet? You know the one — you see food, and you eat it. Well, it turns out, there’s a lot of truth to that phrase. A new study from Cornell University has found that the food we leave out on our kitchen counters plays a significant role in determining what we weigh....
Wine and Cheese Pairings for a Successful Soirée
The pairing of wine with food is an art. Together they bring out new flavors to tantalize your tastebuds. Wine coupled with cheese is a hallmark of any soirée. In many cultures around the world, wine and cheese is a common appetizer or even a meal in itself. However, it is unwise to just grab a red or white...
Top 9 Iodine-Rich Foods
Did you know approximately 40 percent of the world’s population is at risk of developing an iodine deficiency? Iodine is a trace element, meaning our bodies only need a minute amount for proper growth, development and physiology. Our list of top nine iodine-rich foods will help you find ways to include this essential trace element in your diet. Why do...
