The biggest shortfall in most Americans’ diets isn’t vitamins or minerals. It’s fiber. Experts say adult women should get 25 grams a day while men should get 38 grams. Yet we average a paltry 15 grams. Our kids aren’t doing any better. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that children ages 1 to 3 get…
Delicious Ways to Sneak Fiber Into Your Child’s Diet
How Neurotransmitters Can Affect Your Health
Brain function and thought patterns are intimately related to neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers that carry signals between neurons, or nerve cells, and other cells within the body. Neurotransmitters are essential for various physical and psychological functions including mood, anxiety, fear, joy, and happiness. They are also involved in regulating heart rate, sleep, and appetite. There are…
We Need to Rebuild Our Connection to Nature, Filmmaker Tells RFK, Jr.
Our bodies are starving to be back in nature, according to environmental filmmaker, journalist and musical activist Rob Herring. Herring, who directed and produced the 2018 film “The Need to Grow,” on a recent episode of “RFK Jr. The Defender Podcast,” spoke with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. about the relationship between human and planetary health…
Pilot Falls Unconscious Mid-Flight, so Passenger Takes Over With ‘No Idea How to Fly,’ Lands Plane Along Florida Coast
A passenger with no flying experience radioed an urgent plea for help when the pilot of a small plane suddenly fell ill off Florida’s Atlantic coast, and was able to land the plane safely with the help of air traffic controllers. “I’ve got a serious situation here,” the man said Tuesday afternoon, May 10, according…
The Epidemic No One Wants to Talk About
Katie Meyer had her whole life ahead of her. A senior at one of the most prestigious universities in the world—Stanford—the 22-year-old was also a soccer star. A goalkeeper and captain of her team, Meyer’s excellence on and off the field helped Stanford defeat North Carolina 5–4 to win the women’s College Cup national championship…
Lionhead Farm Gives New Meaning to ‘Down Home’ Dreams
This charming property in Batavia, Illinois, truly delivers “country living.” Lionhead Farm is a 20-acre paddock with a magnificent 8,600-square-foot farmhouse. This one-of-a-kind sanctuary is located just a half-hour drive from the outskirts of Chicago. At the heart of the spacious manor home, a fantastic gourmet kitchen has every convenience, and a design to match…
Over 60 Percent of Organizations Impacted by Supply Chain Attacks in 2021: Report
Over 60 percent of organizations across the globe say they have been impacted by a software supply chain attack in the last year, according to a new survey by software supply chain management platform, Anchore. Software supply chain attacks are an emerging kind of cyberattack in which hackers target a business’s network via trusted third-party vendors, suppliers or through…
Orange County Cities Proclaim National Police Week
Orange County cities are proclaiming May 15 through May 21 as National Police Week, when officers will be honored nationwide for their sacrifice in keeping America’s communities safe. The week, which is designated annually by the U.S. President and Congress, aligns with Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, when law enforcement officers who were…
Why Los Angeles Is Not Safe Anymore | Dennis Zine
Crime is continuing to rise in Los Angeles, which leaves us to wonder what the cause could be. My guest is Dennis Zine, former police officer and former city council member of Los Angeles. He discusses why city hall’s approach is impacting the rise in crime. * Click the “Save” button below the video…
Five Ways You Can Improve Your Sustainable and Ethical Fashion Footprint
As a small business that imports leather shoes into the UK, we are challenging ourselves to be more sustainable. Our previous blog post details how we and our Spanish factory are endeavouring to be a more sustainable business. When it comes to shopping habits, how can we be more sustainable as consumers? Here are 5 suggestions: 1….
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