On any given day, there are over 430 thousand children in the United States living in foster care. The average child remains in state care for two years, while six percent of children remain living in the system for five years or more [1]. While many of these children live with foster families, ten percent...
Blueberry season feels too short. Yes, international farmers keep the berry section stocked for several more months, but there’s nothing like the fresh and local versions. If you enjoyed tasting blueberries straight from the bush, you know there’s no comparison. Fortunately, you can have that experience from the comfort of your own home. Growing blueberries...
Have you ever heard of hedge apples? If you haven’t heard the name, you still might have at least seen one before, not knowing what it was. These large, lumpy, green fruits are odd in appearance and confusing to their finder. After all, are they edible? What can you do with them? Are they even...
In 1992, a television show had a profound impact that transcended entertainment, leaving children traumatized and their parents in shock. The show was Ghostwatch, a groundbreaking mockumentary-style program that blurred the lines between fiction and reality, with real-world consequences.1 Hosted by iconic figures like Michael Parkinson and Sarah Greene, it presented an innovative format, sparking...
In recent years, there have been increasing concerns about the presence of harmful chemicals in our everyday products. One such chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA), has now been found in clothing and popular shoe brands, raising alarm bells for consumers. BPA is a chemical compound commonly used to make certain types of plastics, and research has...
Many people are in the habit of washing poultry before cooking it. After all, rinsing chicken and turkey helps remove bacteria, just like with produce, right? However, this is far from the truth. Raw turkey and chicken can be contaminated with bacteria like campylobacter and salmonella, which can cause foodborne illnesses. But rinsing poultry doesn’t...
Throughout the ages, grandmothers have passed on their treasure trove of home remedies to ensure the health and well-being of their loved ones. One such revered recipe gaining popularity on the web is the ginger, onion, and garlic tonic. Though there is no concrete evidence to support this specific combination’s ability to help every illness...
Prices at the grocery check-out seem to be forever going up lately. For many of us, it seems impossible to follow a healthy diet and stay on-budget. This new study out of Australia, however, says the exact opposite. Eating a healthy diet is actually cheaper than buying prepackaged, processed foods – if you do it...
Though the COVID-19 pandemic is more or less in our collective rearview mirror, not everyone is living carefree. Unfortunately for some, their COVID infections triggered something else: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, aka POTS. This syndrome has affected their daily lives for the better part of the last two years without much end in sight. What...
Elderberry juice is easy to notice because of its intense blue-purple color. But its deep hue is not the only notable thing about this fruit. It’s full of vitamins and minerals that make it popular in traditional medicine. But you can’t enjoy its tart, rich flavor in the form of supplements and tablets. Instead, you...
The next time you’re cutting into a pineapple, don’t toss the spiky top. Instead, turn it into a houseplant that can eventually grow you another pineapple. You don’t need a tropical climate for this project, just plenty of space and bright light. If you don’t have much experience growing fruit, don’t worry. These plants are...
The air is getting crisper, the leaves are changing colors, and we’re all pulling out our sweaters and scarves from the closet. Autumn has set in and we can already hear whispers of the winter that is following in its tracks. We all know what that means: Cold and flu season. Do yourself a favor...
