Take a moment to clear your mind. Let go of the chatter of doubt and obsession, and just be still. Meditation is a simple idea, yet challenging in practice. In a world brimming with distractions, developing the ability to maintain a clear mind for any stretch of time takes dedicated effort. But those who practice…
A Profile of One of the Most Popular Meditation Practices in the World
Pfizer to Ask US Regulators to Authorize Second Booster Due to Waning Effectiveness: CEO
Pfizer plans to ask U.S. regulators to grant emergency use authorization for a second booster of its COVID-19 vaccine, CEO Albert Bourla said March 11. “Clearly there is a need in an environment of Omicron to boost the immune response,” Bourla said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” Pfizer’s vaccine waned over time in protection against both…
Massachusetts to Reduce ‘Significant Overcount’ of COVID-19 Deaths
The Massachusetts Public Health Department announced Thursday that the state would lower its COVID-19 death count by 3,700 due to new measuring criteria being implemented. The department said in a statement the new death definition is following the guidance (pdf) of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
The Dangers of Undisclosed ‘Fragrances’
When Barbara Parshley went to church last month, she was unable to stay for the entire sermon. Another congregant was wearing such strong-smelling perfume that Parshley had to leave. “I made it through the first hour,” Parshley, 70, who lives in Wilder, Idaho, said. “But by the second hour, I was wheezing and my lungs…
Day 2: Pullups & Squats Beginner’s Home Workout
This is part two of a home workout series! In this video, I cover easy variations of the pullups and the squats and give goals to hit before moving on to a harder exercise. On Day 2, we do: Wall Pullups – 3 Sets of 50 Jackknife Squats – 3 Sets of 40 For more…
When to Start Vegetable and Flower Seeds Indoors
Many gardeners like to start vegetable and flower seeds indoors during the winter months. It gives us a chance to shake off the winter blahs, keeps us focused on our favorite hobby and we get to eat tomatoes and peppers before our bought-seedlings-at-the-nursery-center neighbors do. To the novice, seed starting can be intimidating, but it’s really…
Overcoming Digital FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
One reason people succumb to digital clutter like clogged inboxes and excessive browser tabs is that they’re being too clingy with digital content. There’s an overwhelm of digital content, and you may feel the need to capture and save lots of it, hopefully to be digested later. Having an intelligent capture system can help, but it’s also wise to…
The BEST Form of Broccoli to Fight Cancer
It’s true that cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage are famous cancer fighters, but eating enough of them in your daily diet can be challenging. And even if you manage to eat a large amount, the content and amount of nutrients contained in these veggies vary greatly because of the soil quality in…
Top 5 Signs of Hormone Imbalance
Hormones are the ultimate chemical messengers, constantly communicating information to every area of our body, adapting and responding to our many complex needs. Produced by our endocrine glands—adrenals, thyroid, pancreas, and ovaries or testes—hormones execute essential functions, relay important warnings, and constantly communicate. Essentially, hormones ensure everything is running smoothly. However, there are many factors that…
Forcing Doctors to Assist Suicide ‘A Political Agenda’: Doctor
A group of Christian doctors has sued the state of California over being forced to participate in physician-assisted suicide. One of the doctors said a newly amended law is a political agenda that goes strongly against his faith and will lead to all sorts of problems for patients. “I believe this is a political agenda,…
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