Yearly Archives: 2022

A New Year's Eve party is photographed.
Thinking of New Year’s Eve, what comes to your mind? Do you envision funny party hats, noise makers, champagne, and people going to extravagant parties while wearing their best attire? You might imagine Times Square in New York City overflowing with people and confetti. Let us explore the origin of […]

New Year’s Eve Traditions

 in Health / News  tagged Auld Lang Syne / Auld Lang Syne lyrics / Nashville music note drop / New Orleans Fleur de Lis drop / New Year's Eve traditions / New Years Eve / Sartori Big Cheese drop / Time Square ball / What does Auld Lang Syne mean? / When did the New Year's Eve ball first start? by
Socks or the Doctor? The phrase ‘getting cold feet’ has become synonymous with feeling nervous before your wedding, but the term can also quite literally mean that your feet are cold. Unfortunately, for some people that experience this feeling, it can indicate serious health issues. Why You Get Cold Feet […]

Getting Cold Feet?

 in Health  tagged anemia / causes of cold feet / cold feet / hypothyroidism / iron-deficiency anemia / my feet are always cold / poor circulation / why are my feet cold by
Meibomian glands-- little-known structures at the edges of the eye-- are vital for maintaining eye health. Photo by Utkarxh Rathore on Unsplash.
Tear Tracking Between being chronically sleep-deprived, dehydrated, and screen-baked, our eyes certainly take a beating! It’s no wonder why so many people struggle with them, especially now that temperatures are dropping (at least here in the US). Cases of dry, itchy, and otherwise untenable eyes are on the rise! All […]

What Are Meibomian Glands?

 in Health  tagged dry eyes / eye health / How to treat Meibomian gland dysfunction / Meibomian gland dysfunction / ophthalmology / seasonal dry eyes by
A colorful map of the United States of America if seen.
The State of Jefferson Have you ever heard of the state of Jefferson? Nearly 81 years ago, the United States of America almost adopted Jefferson, made up of western Oregon and northern California counties. How close to becoming a recognized state was Jefferson? Does Jefferson still have interest today? When […]

The State of Jefferson

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A college football is seen on a football field of play.
5 Fascinating College Football Facts College football is in the heart of its regular season, and you might have seen your favorite team or alma mater play on the gridiron this year. Perhaps you are not a college football fan. Are you unsure what to say when surrounded by family […]

5 Fascinating College Football Facts

 in Health / News  tagged 5 Fascinating College Football Facts / College Football Facts / college football win streaks / First college football game / John Heisman / Minnesota and Wisconsin college football rivalry / Most consecutive games played without a loss / Most consecutive winning seasons / Paul Bunyan's Axe Trophy by
A person walks on a treadmill.
Inside or Outside When I wanted to begin a healthy lifestyle, I decided to buy a treadmill. I loved its convenience since it was only steps away from my bedroom, and I appreciated that I didn’t have to deal with the Texas heat while getting a workout in. While those reasons […]

Walking Outdoors vs. The Treadmill

 in Health  tagged burning calories / green exercise / healthy / nature / treadmill / walking / walking outdoors / walking trail / working out / workout by
An hour glass is photographed with a clock in the background.
Maximize Your Day We all have 24 hours given to us each day. How can you maximize your day? Certain actions we take can make our day better and more productive. The way we spend our time each day is critical to maintaining a healthy body and achieving success in […]

Maximize Your Day

 in Health  tagged Do checklists help me complete tasks? / Eat right to maximize your day. / Exercise regularly to make your day better / Have a plan and avoid distractions to maximize time / How do I avoid distractions? / How do I maximize my day? / how to sleep well by
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What is Cross-Cultural Communication? People who share geographic space, experiences, and history develop a pattern of behavior and norms known as culture. Culture comprises ideas, beliefs, value systems, language, and lifestyles that a group of people shares. “We express our culture through foods, celebrations, music, art, laws, customs, rituals, and language. Culture […]

What is Cross-Cultural Communication?

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Don’t sweat the small stuff. Humans sweat to keep cool, but considering the alternatives, you should be grateful for your glow. Photo by Cottonbro on Pexels.
Turn of the Season, Turn Off the Sweat Well, folks, summer is at an end, and fall is fast upon us, so we should be delving into our coat closets and costume bins and gearing up for the gold-toned glory that is autumn. I am particularly excited for the turn of the […]

Sweat: A Closer Look at Thermoregulation

 in Health / Uncategorized  tagged Antiperspirant / evaporation / the science of sweat / thermoregulation / What can I do to stop sweating so much? / What is sweat? / Why do I sweat? by