It’s hard to understate the importance of physical activity. According to Mayo Clinic, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week. Exercise is essential for heart health,…
Anxiety messes with every aspect of your life. Whether it’s chronic or it comes out of nowhere only to vanish again, an anxiety spike will derail whatever you had planned. Of course some plans can be picked up again. Others,…
Succulents, with their fleshy-leaved, water-storing beauty, have become a popular choice among gardeners. They are easy to care for, especially outside, where they can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. If you’re new to gardening with succulents or want…
Anxiety is a beast that affects millions of people all over the world – upwards of 300 million, according to recent World Health Organization statistics. It’s common among people of all ages and genders, and its root causes vary wildly. Some…
Garden Trees, Shrubs & Vines By Masie O’Toole 25, 2024 12:00 pm EST Triadica sebifera, also known as the Chinese tallow tree or popcorn tree, isn’t uncommon in areas of the Southeastern United States. It’s known for its uniquely shaped leaves,…
Nowadays, braces are typically seen as an adolescent rite of passage, but they aren’t limited to this age group. According to a Tennessee-based dental practice, Snodgrass-King, the number of adults with braces has shot to over one million and continues to…
Your nighttime routine is rejuvenating. The day’s stressors are behind you, you take a nice long shower, moisturize your skin, put on your favorite pair of pajamas, and slip under the covers. You would think that you’d wake up the…
Baking ingredients often find their way from the kitchen to the garden. Sea salt, for example, helps plants take up water and nutrients. Sugar boosts soil microorganism populations. Fermented dairy — think buttermilk and yogurt — is a fertilizer. But one common ingredient…
A beautiful, yet unnerving truth of life as a human is aging: we all progressively, inevitably change. For instance, as the years fly by you not only age chronologically — adding years to your life — you also develop and…
Throughout history, we have waged a battle against mosquitoes, these tiny pests leaving us frustrated and itchy. Traditional repellents can be harsh and unpleasant, but there is a natural solution that could help you enjoy bug-free summers. Vanilla extract not…