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You have likely heard the term “bonsai”, which is a Japanese term that, when literally translated, means “planted in a container”. It is a horticultural technique that creates miniature versions of regularly-sized trees for ornamental purposes [1]. There is, however, another similar technique used in Japan that is much less-commonly known around the world. Daisugi...

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

Almost everyone enjoys an invigorating cup of coffee in the morning. However, drinking too much caffeine can be bad for your health. Yet, it has also been proven that drinking coffee in moderation actually has several benefits. These benefits include improving heart and brain health, and may potentially even help in the prevention of mental...

Bruce Abrahamse

Bruce Abrahamse

Health & Wellness Journalist

Every year, approximately 1800 high school seniors enter the Regeneron Science Talent Search competition. It’s the most prestigious pre-college science and mathematics competition in the United States.Of that 1800, three hundred students are selected and given two thousand dollars each in awards. From there, forty finalists are flown to Washington DC to compete for an additional 1.8...

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

Left-handers have had their share of troubles in the past. Left-handedness was stigmatized and often thought of as an abnormality, a sign of weakness, or even demonic possession. To their disadvantage, children were forced to write with their right hands. Fortunately, we know there’s nothing wrong with being left-handed. Now, lefties take up about 10–15...

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Food Journalist