Lemons are a versatile fruit used in many dishes, from sweet to savory and everything in between. Many summer favorites include lemonade, lemon sorbet, and other refreshing lemon-flavored desserts. So now is a good time to stock up on these citrus fruits. But don’t worry about them all going bad at once. Lemons are very...
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William Felice is a passionate college professor who has been teaching and mentoring students for thirty years. He is a book author, has a loving husband, and is an all-around happy, fulfilled man. After major surgery last summer, however, Felice was left with prominent markings that have made him feel profoundly insecure. Appearance-Altering Surgery In...
In a world where technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, one question remains: Is technology making us dumber? It’s a thought-provoking query that sparks debate among scholars, researchers, and the general public. While some argue that our increasing reliance on technology is causing a decline in cognitive abilities, others contend that...
Overthinking can lead to a lot of stress and ultimately ends up going nowhere. Second guessing yourself when the answer was just as simple as that. For some of these kids at school, to avoid headaches later they decided to keep it simple. We should all aspire to their level of simplicity. 1. Keeping The...
What’s a fruit you can eat that’s like a trip to a health retreat in the tropics and a deliciously sweet snack all in one bit? Passion fruit! Though not commonly found in the North American fruit basket, passion fruit is loaded with health benefits that will make you reconsider its place on your kitchen...
Our liver is a very important organ in our bodies. It’s our liver’s job to process and get rid of toxins floating around in our bloodstream, create proteins and other products essential for the functioning of our bodies, and to store vital nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. Yeah, it does a lot. Without a...
A new math problem went viral in Japan because of how many people were unable to solve it. This Japanese math problem has made its way across the ocean and now we’re challenging you to see if you can solve it. The Viral Japanese Math Problem In Japan in the 1980s, 90% of 20-year-olds were...
The moment we’ve all been waiting for us here- it’s summertime! Kids are streaming out of their classrooms to the tune of school bells chiming for the last time and everybody is making their way to the nearest coastline. But before you dive into the fun, be sure to ask yourself, “How’s my beach bod?” No, we’re...
Over the course of their lives, children have many different teachers. The first of these, however, and arguably the most formative, are their parents. Children learn social behaviors, right and wrong, and basic life skills from their parents. These are 11 things I’m teaching my kids before the age of 10 to help them be...
“Middle-aged” women are not the same as they once were: Most of us don’t picture long-haired, jeans, and converse-wearing women when we hear this term. A 2017 survey done exclusively for The Telegraph shows that society’s image of women in their 40s and 50s no longer fits with who they actually are. This is the...
The reality is that breast cancer is on the rise, in fact one in eight women who live to the age of 85 will develop breast cancer over her lifetime. Another interesting fact is that about 80% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of breast cancer. What this mean, is that...
I’m an avid camper. It’s one of my favorite outdoor activities year-round. Winter camping, summer camping, it’s all great! I love getting outside for the fresh air, the hikes, sleeping under the stars, meeting new folks on the trails, and the time spent away from my electronic devices just taking it all in. But I...