Many of us have fond memories of our own childhood summers: building forts in the woods, playing pick-up games of Wiffle ball, and biking around the neighborhood until it got dark. But for many kids today, this isn’t what summer looks like. Summer is an indoor, solitary time, filled with online tutoring, virtual camps, tablet time, and, of course, video games.
Despite the knowledge that it’s completely impossible for us to avoid our bad karma, the Buddha did teach us a way that will minimize harm. That seems like enough to begin, doesn’t it?
The American Climate Corps marks a significant step in the U.S.’s approach to climate change, and offers an exciting opportunity for young Americans to get involved in the fight against climate change while gaining valuable skills and contributing to their communities.
Medievalists are now working alongside microbiologists, chemists, pharmacists and others to determine whether "ancientbiotics" — natural formulas used to treat ills during the so-called "Dark Ages" of medicine — may still hold promise of cure today.
These heat wave tips can help keep you and your vulnerable family members safe as unusually hot weather continues for the 2024 season.
The global pandemic plunged the entire world into economic free fall and societal unrest. Since then, one notable country has emerged successfully to stabilize global markets and calm fears—it’s the United States, which has maintained the lowest inflation rate of any major nation.
Flowers give light and joy. They also have a very subtle consciousness. They have a unity of mind. Flower energy is peaceful, and flowers are great medicine. By meditation on flowers, we can reduce the inflammation caused by aggressive habits of mind.
Popcorn, enjoyed for its crisp texture and appealing looks, is one of the most famous snacks in the world. Determining whether daily popcorn consumption is beneficial or detrimental requires a thorough understanding of its nutrients, health benefits, and associated risks.
No place outside is safe during a thunderstorm, so when thunder roars – go indoors. When you see the clouds building up, hear thunder or see a flash of lightning, it’s time to dash inside to a lightning-safe place.
Colorado used 1.5 billion fewer plastic or paper shopping bags since the implementation of the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act of 2021 that entered into force at the beginning of 2023, and is now a leader in the nation.
I spent two years during COVID lockdowns doing research working as an Instacart Shopper. While everyone was sitting home, I was spending seven days a week in all types of supermarkets. I got to know every product and its ingredients very well.
While it is impossible to avoid all negative events and stress, there are steps you can take to make yourself more emotionally and physically resilient to minimize your risk of broken heart syndrome.
Our study has significant implications for future treatments and vaccine development. By comparing our data to volunteers who have never been exposed to the virus with those who already have immunity, we may be able to identify new ways of inducing protection.
Wearing shoes that do not fit properly, whether they are too small, too large or lack adequate support, can also contribute to bunions. Small shoes squeeze your toes while large shoes can cause your foot to slide forward, putting excess pressure on the MTP joint.
Once you have achieved a relatively stable state of wellness, you enter the maintenance phase where the goal changes to maintaining these gains you have already made. During this phase, you probably won’t need to be seen as often. Consider whether you want to quit therapy altogether, or just quit your current therapist.
Our bodies are generally running in one of two modes — build or repair — an evolutionary process with deep roots in the early human experience, when periods of feast and famine were common. Fasting, it turns out, triggers a series of metabolic changes in the body that extend life and reduce the risks of everything from cancer and diabetes to vulnerability to infection.
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the federal law making it a crime for anyone subject to a domestic violence court order to possess a gun. The 8-to-1 decision was the first since the court in 2022 broke sharply with the way gun laws had previously been evaluated by the courts.
Mindfulness has the power to serve as the antidote to our unconscious, habituated and addictive uses of the choices we make for ourselves and our children when it comes not just to screen technologies, but to all the choices we make on our children’s and family’s behalf.
Science presenter and journalist Dr Michael Mosley wasn’t afraid to make use of his own body in the quest to learn more about it.
Addressing climate anxiety is crucial not only for maintaining mental health but also for ensuring effective climate action. When individuals are paralyzed by fear, they are less likely to engage in the proactive behaviors necessary to combat climate change.
For individuals as well as societies, transformational forces are in play. We are tasked with digging deeper and increasing our self-awareness and knowledge. In the coming months cultivate self-respect. Share the learning gained from your psychological, intellectual and spiritual efforts.
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