When you aren’t receiving the recommended 7 hours of shut-eye each night, you may experience some odd consequences of sleep deprivation. The state of your mental and physical health strongly correlates to the quality of your sleep. Let’s better define sleep...
Have you ever said something that didn’t really align with your true self? I don’t mean accidentally calling someone by the wrong name or inadvertently hurting someone’s feelings. I am talking about betraying yourself and possibly your beliefs by agreeing to...
Self-care and good mental health should always be a priority. There may be instances when we are so overwhelmed with emotions or immersed in our reaction to an incident that we question ourselves. Is it normal for me to feel this now? Are these emotions severe or...
If you didn't already know, Cinco De Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, which is on the 16th of September, but the day Mexico won the Battle of Puebla during its war in 1862 against France. This was a war that came from financial ruin and strife and after not...
Most of us tend to dismiss stress with, “Oh it’s nothing, I’m just stressed.” Um no, you are a raging forest fire, and if you don’t do something your house is going to burn down! Stress is serious and accounts for at least 80% of all doctor’s visits. Mineral...
“Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.” ~ Dead Poets Society Sometimes, I think if I had to choose an alternative career path, I could very...
“’I never knew I could feel like this! I feel like I’m going to start crying because this feels so good.’ These are the words that a young lady said to me as she hugged my dog for the first time. We were visiting a group of ‘at risk’ youth when Chip made a special...
As a volunteer, valuable time and energy are graciously donated to help others. We often seek volunteer opportunities to create an impact on our community and assist those less fortunate than ourselves. What if your efforts benefit you more than anyone else? Mental...
Your health is your greatest wealth. But as you navigate a fast-paced life, taking care of your greatest asset becomes your least important priority. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle if crucial not only for your physical health but also for your mental health. So,...
The Muslim faith follows the rules for the Holy month of Ramadan, an observance based on the lunar cycle. Because the beginning relates not to a date but to the phase of the moon, it occurs ten days earlier each year. Ramadan started in 2023 on Wednesday, March 22,...
Most of us think that Crayola invented crayons; however, it turns out this isn’t true. Can you guess where crayons were invented? Who invented them? They were invented in Europe during the late 18th century. When Europeans discovered crayons for the first time,...
What better way to start the new season than celebrating National Nutrition Month? This annual campaign is created and sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in the United States, with the aim to promote healthier eating and physical activity....
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