Tag: Lifestyle

What Are Electromagnetic Frequencies and How Do I Protect Myself?

The amount of electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) we are exposed to has skyrocketed in the last couple of decades. With 5G technology now fuelling the internet of devices, our near-constant use of smartphones, and ubiquitous hotspots, we must consider the ramifications that these long-term exposures bring. Unfortunately, experts have told us for years that EMFs are…


This City Girl Turned Homesteader Is Teaching Thousands of People How to Live ‘Old Fashioned on Purpose’

It’s been 160 years since the Homestead Act of 1862 encouraged folks to head west for a chance at a new beginning. Thousands took advantage to claim the government’s offer of 160 acres. History tells us that while some succeeded, many failed due to inexperience, lack of money to buy equipment, and the environment. But…


Healthy Lifestyle Cut Long-COVID Risk by Half, 36 Percent Could Be Prevented If Link Was Causal: Harvard Study

Recent research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that adhering to a healthy lifestyle prior to COVID infection can reduce the risk of long COVID by half. If the relationship is causal, 36 percent of long COVID would have been prevented if all participants kept a healthy lifestyle, said researchers. Healthy Lifestyle…


Honey Can Prevent Diabetes?

Yes, you are not hearing wrong: Honey can reduce blood sugar despite being roughly 80 percent sugar. In addition to lowering blood sugar, honey can boost immunity and slow the aging process. Recently, researchers have shown that honey has a wide range of unanticipated advantages. For example, diabetics who consume honey in moderation might significantly…


Misaligned Teeth Affect Chewing and Induce Periodontal Diseases

Malocclusions (bad bites) not only affect the facial appearance and shape of the face but also affect oral health and chewing function. Malocclusion occurs when the teeth are misaligned, including crowded teeth, gapped teeth, overbites, and crossbites. Malocclusion is caused by the size difference between the jaws and teeth and is most often hereditary. However,…


Children Left Vulnerable to Obesity Through Food Miseducation, Warns Doctor

The path to childhood obesity begins before birth and gets more complicated as children become the targets of food marketers who promise delicious fun with processed foods made with questionable and even disease-causing ingredients. Parents—many victims of the same influences—may hope schools and governments will educate and protect their children, but the reality is that…


The Best Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Is a Choose-Your-Own Adventure

By Bethany Jean Clement From The Seattle Times I’m here as a macaroni-and-cheese lover, not a macaroni-and-cheese fighter. The title of the following recipe—”The Actual Best Macaroni and Cheese”—clearly indulges in hyperbole, for the actual best macaroni and cheese is, of course, made the way you like it most. In this celebration of gluten and…


Ushuaia at the Bottom of the World

On our way to and from an Antarctic adventure on the National Geographic Explorer vessel, my husband and I had a little time to spend in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. It was an unexpected part of our expedition, but we found it was a city worth visiting in its own right. We…


Miracle Herb Cinnamon Improves Memory and Learning Capacity

Cinnamon is a well-known aromatic spice commonly used in baking and delicacies, but a study published in Nutritional Neuroscience on Jan. 18 indicates its potential value for preventing memory loss and learning disabilities. This study suggests some good news for the middle-aged and elderly, since memory loss is inevitable as we age. Cinnamon is also…


Eating the Classics in New Orleans

New Orleans is as delicious as it is fun. What would you expect from a city of such a unique combination of cultures? While the creation of this list of must-eats was intended to coincide with Mardi Gras, these classic New Orleans dishes can and should be had any time of year. Included are places…