“Screen time” used to mean sitting around and watching TV. For kids, too much time in front of the TV is linked to obesity, as well as trouble in school. But screen time doesn’t refer just to television anymore. Smartphones, tablets, and other handheld devices are now everywhere. These new screens pose new challenges for…
Delving Into Devices, Setting Time Limits on Device ‘Screen Time’ With Your Children
Collagen Vs Gelatin: What’s the Difference?
Is Collagen the Same as Gelatin? Do They Do the Same Thing? What Are They Good For? Collagen and gelatin are very similar, but they do have several differences. Both have the exact same amino acids and are easily absorbed which means your body is getting nutrients with whichever form you consume. Both collagen and…
How to Manage the Anxieties of Dealing With Your Finances
Many people get stressed out in managing their finances and investments. In addition, there are times that it can be difficult to pay your bills and save money at the same time. Here Are Eight Tips on How to Manage the Stresses and Anxieties in Taking Care of Your Finances. Get sound advice from a…
Get BPA out of Food Packaging, US Health Professionals Tell Feds
With Europe moving to all but ban BPA from food packaging products, the U.S. needs to do the same, a coalition of doctors and scientists said in a petition today. “We are asking the FDA to review the safety of BPA, to remove or restrict approvals for BPA, so we remove the overexposure happening right…
How to Help Teen Girls Cope With Stress
Adolescence is a stressful time in life. Teens have to navigate increased independence from their parents, new and more complicated peer relationships, and more demanding academics, all while managing radical changes in their brains and bodies. Not only that, the current COVID-19 pandemic has created additional hardships for them. No wonder they may be more…
Meditation: A Search for Inner Calm and Meaning
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…
CDC Has Not Been Transparent With the American Public on COVID
An article recently published in The New York Times highlights a glaring problem with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its policy recommendations related to the pandemic during the past two years. The problem has to do with lack of transparency regarding hospitalizations for COVID-19 and the effectiveness of vaccinations for the illness. The Times article,…
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February 28, 2022
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How many times have you gone out walking only to find that you’ve somehow reached your destination while completely missing the journey? You hardly remember the walk itself because you were too immersed in thinking about trials and tribulations past or future. You missed the way the light played with the trees as they swayed…
8 Foods That Can Help Prevent High Cholesterol
Did you know, almost half of American adults have high cholesterol? A combination of lifestyle factors and genetics mostly influences cholesterol. But what you eat still matters. In fact, when you eat closer to what the Dietary Guidelines recommend, you could lower your risk of heart disease and cholesterol. So, aim to eat more fruits,…
4 Herbs for Stress, One Makes Your Serotonin Levels Soar
Your body has two adrenal glands located just above each of your kidneys. As part of your endocrine system, your adrenal glands secrete more than 50 hormones, including aldosterone (which helps regulate your blood pressure and blood volume), cortisol and adrenaline, the latter two of which can become overactivated by stress. Indeed, your hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)…
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