It’s no secret that we love our technology. From computer screens to smartphones to television, Americans spend almost half of their day- 10 hours and 39 minutes, on average – staring at a screen. (5) It’s no surprise that these long hours of intense screen time are affecting our eye health, so much that optometrists...

Our eyes are some of our most precious organs, so it’s natural to want to protect them. But we’re living in a digital world, where for many of us, staring at a screen takes up half of our day. It can be tough to care for our eyes properly. Weak eyesight can be triggered by...

Being a mother is without a doubt the toughest job you’ll ever have. The highs can be the best moments of your life, but the lows are ruthless. If you aren’t fighting with your teenager or wrestling to get your baby to stop crying, you’re worried about everything from their social life to their diet, to...

A strong woman is a powerful woman, which some people may find intimidating! One definition of the word ‘strong’ is ‘someone who is strong, has confidence, determination, and emotional strength possessing skills and qualities that create a likelihood of success‘. This is how I am going to base my definition of strong, a woman who is aiming to be as...

When was the last time you just cried your eyes out? A month ago? A week ago? Maybe you’re drying your eyes from your last good cry as you read this. It’s okay to feel vulnerable after you shed a few tears, but you have nothing to apologize for. In fact, people crying is not...

Back pain was the bane of my life! I constantly felt like I wanted to lie down and stretch out my back and back massages were almost daily routine in my house. Then I discovered a simple, easy way to relieve the pain through my feet! These five exercises are absolute magic; they’ll help rid...

Being an old soul feels like you’ve already been wandering the planet for many years before this new life of yours came along. Sometimes old souls have a hard time fitting into social norms. Understanding popular opinions among their peers, having a hard time adjusting to people who are supposed to be the same age...

Nestled off the coast of Tampa Bay, Florida lies Pine Key Island. A once deserted and forgotten island, this new paradise symbolizes entrepreneurship and a collaborative endeavor. What started as a simple joint venture by four friends armed with a dream and $65,000 has become a $14 million success.1 Their story has captured the hearts...

Divorce is painful. The person who you have trusted to be your eternal companion is walking out of your life. You feel at a loss like something was ripped from you. You are surrounded by well-meaning people who cannot fathom your suffering. The sinking feeling of despair is slowly lodging itself into your heart. You beg...

Almost inevitably, conflict and arguments will break out between even the most important and loved figures in our lives. The unfortunate truth is that many of us have been burdened with a broken relationship with the people who raised us (or didn’t) for years. That’s not what we’re talking about here. When there is serious tension...

As we grow up, we are taught various facts that are deemed to be true. Often, information that was once widely accepted to be true is then discovered or revealed to be false many years later. As we learn more about the world, some “facts” we are taught in school turn out to be false,...

Tired of the same old routine, or spending 30 minutes on a workout that doesn’t challenge you? You’re not alone. Tabata workouts are emerging as a more convenient and rewarding way to get your sweat on. These workouts only take 4 minutes of your time but improve your fitness and energy levels significantly more than...