The old idiom “Go take a hike!” has turned out to be excellent advice after all! National Take a Hike Day highlights the significant benefits this accessible activity has on our overall health. Whether crossing off national parks from your bucket list or exploring...
The holiday season has officially begun, and as much joy as this time of year can bring, it can also be particularly chaotic. Chaos is an intrinsic part of life that we often wish to avoid, such as long traffic jams and wretched weather. But without chaos, life...
Pet and Family Lifestyle Expert Colleen Paige created National Cat Day in 2005 to remind us of all the cats that need to be rescued yearly and motivate us to appreciate our feline friends more. Adopting a pet is always encouraged over buying one. It's not just an...
Menopause is a significant milestone that all women experience, and it's natural to feel some apprehension about it. This is a completely normal phase of every woman’s life. It signifies the end of the reproductive cycle and ushers in a new and meaningful chapter....
Lucy has left a lasting impression on the American psyche that continues reverberating through the generations. Almost anyone could recognize that mischievous smile, bright blue eyes, and pinned-up red hair from anywhere, regardless of whether one has seen the...
Humans have consumed eggs for eons. Eggs have a shared cultural significance worldwide. This commonality brings us together through shared recipes, symbols, stories, and celebrations. Eggs are an inexpensive and abundant food used in various savory and sweet...
As we welcome in October, there’s nothing quite like getting into the spirit of the season than sharing some hair-raising tales. I’ve compiled an approachable list of some of my favorite spooky stories to cozy up with on a brisk autumn evening. This compilation...
Honey is famously the only food in the world that doesn't spoil. Although, honey can lose flavor and quality if not stored correctly. The oldest honey ever discovered is a staggering 5,500 years old, found in a tomb in the Republic of Georgia. Archaeologists...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for all adults in the United States, but did you know that women suffer from heart attacks at twice the rate of men? In the past, doctors assumed that heart disease affected men and women similarly. However, at the turn...
Gratitude is a simple concept that profoundly affects the quality of our lives. It is about appreciating what others do for us, reminding us to cherish our loved ones and value what we have. Gratitude is also a mindset and practice that can positively transform how...
National Food is Medicine Day highlights food's profound significance for our health. We can appreciate food by exploring how it has shaped humanity's history, culture, and health. If I had to choose one thing that made humans different from all other species, it...
Chocolate is a beloved global phenomenon with a rich and complex history. International Chocolate Day is celebrated on September 13th, the shared birthday of Milton S. Hershey, founder of the Hershey Company, and Roald Dahl, author of many beloved children’s books,...
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