ALERT: Online Brain Games a Financial Drain for Seniors
Does spending over $100 a year for online “brain games” really help your brain? Apparently not. It may turn out that seniors are better off going for a hike than sitting down in front of …
Happiness
David Bowie – Rest. In. Space
Some may only know him as Major Tom’s alter ego. But when an artist as vital and original as David Bowie dies, a little bit of all of us died with him. Referring to Bowie …
The No-Cost, No-Sacrifice Diet That Actually Works!
New Year’s resolutions. Ugh! Yes, it is that time of year when exercise equipment and gym membership sales surge and people make promises/commitments/vows/blood oaths/swear to lose weight. Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem, Red Mountain Weight Loss, Medifast. They …
Red Meat Equally Dangerous as Cigarettes?
Processed red meat has been found to be as dangerous as cigarettes, arsenic and asbestos. In October 2015, the reputable World Health Organization issued a two-thumbs down report about red and/or processed meats, placing them …
Living and Dying in California
There’s a reason that 39 million people (almost 13% of all Americans) have chosen to live in California. It’s an amazing place to live and explore. It’s got snow-capped mountains, warm-water beaches, jaw-dropping coastlines, world-class …
Sugar: The REALLY Dangerous White Powder
“Hey sugar, Merry Christmas. Want a candy cane?” “Please don’t call me sugar. It is demeaning!” “Demeaning? What’s wrong with sugar? You are sweet. Sugar is sweet. There’s nothing demeaning about that.” “Are you kidding? …
The Best and Healthiest Fast Food
It’s fast, it’s convenient and it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. But, usually, it really isn’t that good for you. Besides, some of the fast food restaurants are really quite disappointing. …
Emulsifiers May Not Be Your Stomach’s Friend
Guar gum, polysorbate-80, locust bean gum, carrageenan, xantham gum, lecithin…..these are all commonly found in processed foods of all types. And they were commonly thought to be safe to consume. It turns out that …
On the Lighter Side
Need a smile break? You found it here. We all know a lot and believe we know more than even that which we know, as you know. But to synthesize life’s wisdom into pithy …
The Woes and Whys of Exploding Head Syndrome
Do not let today’s April Fools date confuse you, it really exists. Yes, Exploding Head Syndrome is a medically-recognized sleep phenomenon characterized by being awakened by a loud, but nonexistent, noise. This noise usually happens …