Creativity of Crocheting Benefits Memory, Well-being and Physical Health
March is National Crochet Month, which means it’s the perfect time to discuss its benefits! In a time where many of our lives are fast-paced and centered on screens, crocheting encourages us to take time for ourselves to be creative. This hobby boosts physical...
Social Media Usage and its Impact on Youth Mental Health
Social media is a central fixture of our everyday lives. While it can be effective for communication and education, it is more typically used for entertainment - which means teens are carrying around devices that are custom-fitted to their desires and tastes....
Ladies, It’s Your Choice: Hormone Replacement Therapy and Menopause Truths
Before we get into hormone replacement therapy, we need to address the elephant in the room. Menopause is a normal life stage we should embrace wholeheartedly, not a disease we need to treat or a condition we should be ashamed of or dread. This is a stage of life...
American Heart Association Shines a Spotlight on Women and Heart Disease
Heart disease affects countless people, squeezing fear and pain in its grasp. We would all like to avoid this tragedy in our lives, but few of us realize that women are especially at risk. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in our country. This...
Don’t Fear Breast Cancer: The Truth About Mammograms, Your Thyroid and Alternative Exams
Women are conditioned to fear breast cancer, and we are told the only way to survive or prevent it is to get regular mammograms and do breast self-exams. We are taught to seek lumps as if we will die if we don’t. The problem is we tend to find what we seek, and...
Castor Oil Packs: Do They Live Up to the Hype?
Since natural remedies with ancient ties are coming back in full force, people are less wary and are eager to see if there are convenient healing methods for our modern times. This is where castor oil packs meet that need. A quick Google search for castor oil packs...
Choose Your Words with Compassion: The Benefits of Nonviolent Communication
We live in a society where stress and anger coexist together. We are more concerned with being heard instead of listening to each other. We prefer to react than reflect. There are better ways to confront conflict and communicate better. Listening and reflecting are...
The Positivity and Innocence of a Common Flower: National Daisy Day
The daisy is a common flower, and it is popular because of its beauty and symbolic significance. The name “daisy” means “day’s eye” as this cheery flower closes its petals in the evening and opens them to the sun the next day. Daisies come in different colors, not...
New Year, New Lifestyle: Embrace the Vegetarian Journey!
As we step into 2024, New Year's resolutions are buzzing with promises of self-improvement. Forbes lays out the top five resolutions for the year, covering fitness, finances, mental health, weight loss, and improved diet. But what if we told you that focusing on...
Enjoy the Winter Wonderland of Minnesota and Snowy Activities for Cold-Weather Lovers
Minnesota, the country’s third coldest state, is a winter wonderland filled with enchanting surprises. Despite being known for its icy temperatures, there's a warmth to Minnesota that goes beyond the weather. Many companies proudly call Minnesota home, adding a...
National Do Nothing Day: A Nonevent to Not Celebrate a Thing!
If you miss National Do Nothing Day on January 16th, you can blame me because I was practicing for the “do nothing” instead of writing this article. One needs to practice for special days and this one was news to me! But my editor may not be in the “do nothing”...
Eating Well on a Budget: Stick to Nutrient-Dense Foods and Cook More Often
Eating well today takes some effort, especially if you are on a budget as most of the subsidized foods are junk food. The problem with junk food is there is very little nutrition and a lot of toxins which will increase your risk for chronic disease and obesity. How...
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