seiza
What is Seiza? Based on ancient Japanese standards, Seiza is considered the formal way of sitting. The term translates to “sitting with a correct posture.” The position is characterized by neatly folded legs, an erect spine, and feet neatly tucked underneath the body. Many traditional tea ceremonies and Japanese performances […]

How Seiza, the Japanese Style of Sitting, Can Improve Posture

Apple Cider Vinegar
Can apple cider vinegar improve your health? Many people swear by apple cider vinegar for a whole range of health benefits. While more research is needed to investigate some of these claims, there are a few that are showing promise. What is Apple Cider Vinegar? Before we dive into the […]

Improving Health with Apple Cider Vinegar

Vaccines or Nil: The NFL Cracks Down on COVID-19 as Season Approaches New NFL COVID protections are sending a clear message: get vaccinated or risk losing games. The new protocols maintain that teams that do not have the proper personnel to play games due to COVID outbreaks within their ranks […]

NFL Covid Protections

Exercise provides benefits for depression and mental health.
Fighting Melancholy with Movement Can exercise impact your mental health? Research has revealed that exercise could play an instrumental role in bettering our mental health. With depression being the leading cause of disability worldwide, experts are recommending the use of exercise to help mitigate the issue. But why? Interestingly, when […]

Benefits of Exercise on Mental Health

diabetes heat
This summer has seen unprecedented highs in temperature, and while everyone is feeling the effects of the heat, those with diabetes are especially at risk. For anyone who struggles with diabetes, it is important to be wary of the heat. Diabetes and extreme heat is a dangerous combination. Heat and […]

Avoid the Heat, Especially With Diabetes

The kissing bug carries disease-causing parasites that are incredibly harmful to the human body. Photo by Macro on Pexels.
There’s a New Bug in Town With a spectacularly hot and lively summer now in full swing, Americans are on high alert for pests. It seems like every other cable ad and news story is about a new insect repellant or surprise snake den. Author’s aside: did anyone else see […]

Southern United States’ ‘Kissing Bug’ Deadly to Humans

Alzheimer's and dementia
Alzheimer’s and Dementia: A Side-by-Side Look While Alzheimer’s and dementia are frequently confused for one another, they are not the same. Dementia is a broad term describing symptoms that impact a person’s memory, the performance of usual activities, and communication abilities. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. The […]

Comparing Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Another Health Risk Tags Johnson & Johnson Vaccine The FDA’s new warning pertaining to the Johnson & Johnson one-shot COVID-19 vaccine has caused concern throughout the health community. The new warning, issued by the United States Food and Drug Administration, says the shot has been linked to a disease called […]

Johnson & Johnson one-shot COVID-19 vaccine has caused concern

Icelandic study shows benefits of a shorter workweek
Could a shorter workweek be the future of industries across the world? A new study published in June of 2021 has proven to be an enormous success in demonstrating the benefits of a shortened four-day workweek. Following the results of the Icelandic study, many companies have started implementing the new […]

Study Proves Benefits of Shorter Workweek

If you are someone who writes often, or just someone who wants to improve their writing skills, follow these tips to improve your grammar!
In school, grammar was likely either your bread and butter or the bane of your existence. Regardless of how you feel about it, grammar is hard! With ever-changing communications and ideals of “proper” speech, it can be difficult to ensure that you are crafting quality, legible content. If you are […]

Tips to Improve Your Grammar