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We have more than five senses. What you might think of as your sense of “touch” is actually a range of different sensory pathways that allow you to distinguish various types of mechanical forces, to detect changes in temperature, and to feel pain. This year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, announced this week, went […]
Going to a public bathhouse has been a cultural tradition for many for thousands of years. The Indus Valley, home to present day Pakistan and Northern India, is the location of one of the oldest known public bathhouses, dating back to 2500 B.C. (from BBC Travel). A bathhouse experience is known by different names, depending […]
simon jhuan/Shutterstock By Preston Smith/Sept. 10, 2021 5:31 pm EDT When it comes to money management, it’s best to get started early. Financial literacy isn’t always taught in schools, yet it’s one of the most important things you can learn — and practice — in life. Parents can help their kids with financial literacy, and your […]
smrm1977/Shutterstock By Ashley Moor/Sept. 7, 2021 9:47 pm EDT While the public often perceived pitbulls as aggressive and unfit for families, many of these preconceived notions about the breed have been debunked as myths in the past few decades. Now, the pitbull is considered to be one of the most popular dog breeds in the United […]
ABCDstock/Shutterstock By Leah Mulroney/Aug. 31, 2021 5:56 pm EDT Some things can’t be understood through explanation. A road trip is one of those things. Air travel is convenient, but a road trip makes the journey a part of the trip that can arguably become better than the destination. Plus, you can skip the overpriced M&Ms at […]
Though not quite as colorful as rose quartz or amethyst, selenite is just as worthy of a spot in your crystal collection. This foggy and multifaceted stone is created from a crystallized form of gypsum, and it is believed to have a plethora of healing properties (via Healthline). According to Fire Mountain Gems, selenite gets […]
Experts agree that daily sunscreen is a must, not only to minimize the emergence of new wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots, but also to help reduce the risk of skin-related cancers, like melanoma (via Skin Cancer Foundation). In addition to SPF, when outdoors, especially in the warmer weather, you might also want to use bug repellent […]
Is a booster shot for your COVID-19 vaccine in your future? While it seems like only yesterday that people were calculating the date they could feel fully protected by their vaccination, now there’s talk that our safety may require another shot in the arm. In recent weeks, doctors, scientists, government officials, and pharmaceutical companies have […]
Most people take their health for granted because they think they’re still too young to get infected with deadly diseases. They think they still have many years to live before their body gets frail and weak. So they tend to postpone any advanced planning for their healthcare. But according to health experts, a working adult […]
For our bodies to function at full capacity and stay healthy, it is essential that we adopt a nutritious weight loss diet. Basically, nutrition is all about feeding on food that provides us with vital nutrients that the body cannot do without. These nutrients are categorized into three classes: macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, fats), micronutrients (vitamins […]