Simple breathing exercises have long been associated with stress and anxiety reduction. But new research suggests that implementing breathwork into one’s daily routine may also reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study, conducted at the University of Southern California and published in Nature Scientific Reports, concluded that adults of all ages can reduce…
A Root Cause of Mental Illness: Harvard Professor
What Causes Mental Illness? For years, this pressing question has remained unanswered. Often, patients seeking clarity encounter explanations such as “it’s genetic” or “depression is a lack of serotonin.” Mental illness has been an enigma and point of confusion for many researchers and scientists. Despite medical advances, the root cause of mental illness has remained…
Where to Learn About Historic Folk Art
By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Folk art reflects our cultural identity and often serves as a window into a community’s values and aesthetics. Here are five places where you and your family can learn more about this historic art form. 1. Museum of International Folk Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico Welcoming visitors since 1953, this museum…
Theater: Staging the World Versus Re-Staging the World
Playwrights create worlds; this we all know. By “world,” I mean the conditions of time, space, and viewpoint depicted in the play that we must accept, if only temporarily, if we are to understand the characters who inhabit that world and the playwright’s point-of-view. Most plays present either a world that needs to be overhauled…
How to Keep You and Your Pets Safe This Summer
By Kelly Hayes From The Gazette Colorado Springs—As summer approaches, you might have plans of traveling with your furry friends. And in Colorado and many other states, that means a lot of outdoor adventures. “There are plenty of hiking trails, running trails, everything that a lot of people like to bring their pets to,” said…
The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Throw Pillows
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Throw pillows are delightful accents that add personality, comfort, and style to any space. But without proper care, they can lose their luster over time. Whether you have a collection of vibrant decorative pillows or cozy accent cushions, we’re here to share essential tips and tricks to keep…
Post-Covid Cruising With Longtime Friends
“We’ve all survived! We survived a few years of the pandemic!” The theater audience on the cruise ship Norwegian Jewel in late April excitedly cheered and applauded dynamic entertainer Stephanie Pope. Yes, it was definitely good to be cruising again. In fact, this was my husband Carl’s and my sixth cruise since October 2021. We…
The Perpetual Return: Fidelity in the ‘Odyssey’
What does it mean to return? What does it mean to come home? Home is where one belongs, the people and places that are ours while we are theirs. Yet that belonging comes to its fulness only through our actively choosing it and conforming to the restrictions placed on us by dedication to a people…
Grateful Dog Waits in the Driveway Every Day for the Miner Who Rescued Her 2 Years Ago: VIDEO
A rescued dog has found an adorable way to thank her rescuer. Since being rescued from a mine site in West Virginia, she waits patiently on the driveway for him to come home from work and has done so every single day for two years. Tim Fitzwater, a state mine inspector for West Virginia, who…
Grandma From California Comes Up With a Creative Way to Send Balloons Across States for Grandson’s Birthday
A heartwarming video has captured a thoughtful grandmother sending a creative birthday gift to her grandson who turned 4 in early June. On June 3, Julia Long, who lives in Moreno Valley, California, created the illusion that the birthday balloons she released from her house traveled all the way to San Antonio, Texas, more than…
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