Tag: Lifestyle

Rose for Summer

When we want to avoid cooking to keep the kitchen cool, dry rose wines are among the most perfect hot-weather refreshments to accompany salads and other uncooked summer meals. Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer, so today we look at pink wines, which have been, for roughly the last decade, all the rage…


The Vax-Gene Files: An Accidental Discovery

Commentary In 1928 scientist Alexander Fleming returned to his laboratory after a 2-week holiday. A petri dish of bacteria accidentally left on the lab bench, somehow became cross-contaminated with Penicillium notatum mould. Fleming noticed the mould inhibited the growth of the bacteria. This accidental discovery marked the dawn of the antibiotic era and a turning point in…


4 Surprising and Healthy Things Happen to Your Body When You Stop Drinking Beer

Beer drinking is often intertwined with cultural practices such as the corporate “happy hour” or global beer festivals, like the world-famous Oktoberfest, highlighting the beverage’s significance in society. Beer, which is made with grains, hops, and yeast, has some nutritional elements like potassium, magnesium, B vitamins, dietary fiber, selenium, and protein, all of which contribute to human health….


Retracted COVID-19 Papers Cited 7 Times per Paper

An Australian investigation into COVID-19 research found that among the more than 270,000 papers that have been published since the start of the pandemic, 212 retracted papers were cited 2,697 times, with a median of seven times per paper. Publishing processes were often compromised with COVID-19, according to the co-author of the investigation and director…


Kraków Weaves a Vibrant Cultural Tapestry

Kraków is the Boston of Poland—a charming and vital city buzzing with history, college students, and tourists. Though not the capital, Kraków is the cultural and intellectual center of the country—and easily Poland’s best destination. At the center of the Old Town is the Main Market Square, one of Europe’s most gasp-worthy public spaces, and…


Great Public Transit Rides—2023

No matter which big U.S. cities you might visit, you’ll find plenty of local sightseeing tours. But you don’t have to pay top dollar for a private tour. In many cities, public transit trips serve spectacular routes at inexpensive transit fares, offering flexible schedules and avoiding extended stops at schlocky souvenir shops. Here are three…


Stress Ushers in Harm Through Microbiome

In this series, we’ll share how the latest developments in this medical frontier are transforming our approaches to illness and offering new strategies to heal and prevent disease. Previously: Treating gut-related problems through testing and diet A widely cited statistic that appears in several studies says that stress-related complaints are linked to 75 percent to 90 percent…


S’more Pie, Please!

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette S’mores have been a much-loved summer treat ever since the official recipe for the sweet but simple combination first appeared in a 1927 Girl Scout guidebook, “Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts.” They’re often a hot, sticky mess, but roasted marshmallows just go so incredibly well with chocolate…


Mushroom Chili Is a Quick, Smokey Veggie Dinner

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Savor this light, “meaty” mushroom chili made without any meat. It’s a quick vegetarian dinner. I added smoked paprika to mushrooms, pinto beans and crushed tomatoes to create a smokey flavor. For easy preparation, buy sliced mushrooms; any type will do. This chili keeps well. You can double…


5 Tips From Travel Experts Before Booking That Expensive Summer Vacation

By Alexandra Skores From The Dallas Morning News Three years out of the pandemic, when travel was disrupted from global shutdowns and restrictions, Dallas-Fort Worth travelers are looking to get out this summer. According to travel destination site Hopper, nationwide, domestic airfare is averaging around $306 per ticket, down 19 percent from last year and…