Tag: Lifestyle

Prioritize an Interesting Life Over a Happy Life

I’ve heard people say that boredom is good for us, and that we need more of it in our lives. They rightly observe how addicted we are to our smartphones, and how rarely we allow ourselves to feel bored without reaching for instant relief. The problem, they suggest, is in our burning desire to relieve…


[PREMIERE AT 10:00AM ET] Does the Key to Curing Alzheimer’s and a Rare Childhood Disease Lie in Plasmalogens?

Fifteen years of neuroscientific research led Dr. Dayan Goodenowe to a landmark discovery: a single molecule much lower than normal in the blood of people with Alzheimer’s. Using his own technology, he identified that molecule as plasmalogen—an essential brain nutrient found in mothers’ breast milk. Was Alzheimer’s being caused by its depletion in brain cells?…


Sisters, Mothers, and More: Feminine Familial Roles in Classic Films

Commentary The Epoch Times celebrates truth and tradition in all areas, including entertainment. Many traditional role models and values are featured in classic films, especially Hollywood productions from 1934 to 1954, when the Motion Picture Production Code’s strong enforcement ensured all films’ decency for everyone. Under the Code, marriage and the family were defended and…


Best Lentil Soup

Why You’ll Love Vegan Lentil Soup Cooked on the stovetop, it comes together in a single pot and is ready in about an hour. The pantry ingredients are simple, basic ingredients you either have in your pantry or are easy to find. If you’re lucky enough to have any, leftovers keep well and are quick to reheat throughout the week. Bursting with…


How Long Should You Meditate to Get an Optimal Result?

Numerous studies have found that meditation is beneficial for mental health, as well as good for relieving certain chronic diseases. But how long should you meditate? The Longer, the Better Naiwen Hu is an internationally renowned traditional Chinese medicine doctor, who is still seeing patients in his 70s. To him, mental recuperation is an important…


Taking the Kids: To a Snow Resort When You Don’t or Can’t Ski

The kids and your significant other want to head to the slopes but you’re not thinking you’ll have much fun in the snow. Maybe like me, you can’t this year. (I’m rehabbing from knee surgery.) Maybe you just don’t like snow sports. It’s not necessary to sacrifice your vacation to please your family. No, I’m…


Effective Approach to Treat ‘Frozen Shoulder’

Middle-aged people are prone to shoulder pain, and when it is severe, even simple daily tasks such as dressing or combing hair can be difficult. Such pain may be a symptom of an incidence of frozen shoulder (also commonly known as fifty’s shoulder). Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners provide some tips on how you can…


Essential Basketball Gear

Invented by James Naismith and first played at a YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1891, basketball is now the second most popular sport in the world. It improves hand-eye coordination, is good exercise, and, most of all, is fun—especially with this selection of gear. (Courtesy of Lifetime) Drivin’ on the Driveway Lifetime Adjustable Portable Basketball Hoop…


All You Need to Know About Diabetes: Early Signs, Causes, Mindsets, and Natural Remedies

Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can do serious damage to the eyes, kidneys, and other organs. This is why it is vital to seek treatment if you suspect you may have diabetes. It was estimated in 2019 that 37.3 million Americans—11.3 percent of…


US Maternal Mortality Rate Jumped 40 Percent Amid Pandemic

The maternal death rate across the United States rose significantly in 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report, published on March 15, shows maternal mortality rates—which are based on the number of deaths per 100,000 live births—surged by…