Vegetables are a crucial source of health and nutrition. There are, however, a few standout veggies and onions—a staple in many North American kitchens and cuisines worldwide—are one of them. Onions are an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and pro-heart powerhouse that come in various colors and types. They are a culinary essential that has offered people…
Walking Workouts Are Great for Heart, Bone, and Muscle Health
Pandemic restrictions have led many people to start walking more, often because they’ve had few other things to do or just as a way to get moving. Walking workouts have even become popular, with plenty of “challenges” and exercise videos to be found online. Walking is good for you, there’s not much doubt about this….
How the Pandemic Might Be Affecting Your Vascular Health
You’d be hard-pressed to find anybody who has gone unaffected by the pandemic. Even if you think you’re doing alright, you’re probably wrong. For example, have you been as active as you were before the lockdowns? And even if you’ve boosted your activity to exercise for 45 minutes per day, what are you doing the…
Broccoli Compound Has Dramatic Effect on People With Autism
Sulforaphane, a compound found in broccoli sprouts, has been shown to benefit autism in a way no drug ever has in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. In previous articles, we explored how autism may be due to synaptic dysfunction. This view suggests the condition can be treated and reversed. This possibility has enticed parents and…
More Fruits and Veggies Can Improve Sleep for Young People
Eating more fruits and vegetables can help young adults, especially young women, sleep better, a new study shows. Young adults who reported eating less than five servings of fruits and vegetables per day reported a high prevalence of chronic insomnia symptoms, with over one-third reporting difficulties in falling asleep or maintaining sleep at least three…
Why ‘Zoom Fatigue’ Is Worse for Women
Women report feeling more exhausted than men do after video calls, according to the first large-scale study on Zoom fatigue. The researchers say the “self-view” display may be to blame for that exhausted feeling after a day of back-to-back online meetings. The research shows that overall, 1 in 7 women—13.8 percent—compared with 1 in 20…
Of Myth and Reason
A tarot card comes to life. Masculine and feminine energies meet. A clown-like character laughs as a flurry of ruffled skirts and Renaissance-inspired dresses float by to a score of enchanting orchestral music. The Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2021 launch video integrates fashion into a world of whimsy. The artistry of film, music, makeup,…
The Key to Unconventional Productivity
You won’t be perfect at this, so don’t expect perfection.
Freedom Through Leisure in ‘Leisure: The Basis of Culture’
We are a society that all too often focuses on work, but do we ever stop and think about rest and leisure? What constitutes work, and for that matter, what exactly is leisure? German philosopher Josef Pieper (1904–1997) delves deeply into this question in his classic work, “Leisure: The Basis of Culture.” Here, Pieper demonstrates…
When Silicon Valley Values Meet West Texas
Texas ranching has been under economic siege almost since it began. It has always offered an opportunity to make a small fortune, nowadays by starting with a large one. Yet for all its flaws, ranching is addictive. So is abandoning ranching. “The Big Empty,” a novel by Loren Steffy, steals one of the classic tropes…
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