By Sarah Correa-Dibar I bet you're trying to get your children to take a bite of the leaves they swear are the enemy. Trust me, I was one of those kids. My dad would buy all of the Popeye VCRs… read more
Articles
The “Skinny” on Fad Diets
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 42.5% of American adults fit the criteria for obesity, or a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater. When including the population that is either overweight (BMI of 25.0-29.9) or… read more
Get Bad Breath Under Control
Oral hygiene is something that we are all taught to maintain from a young age; however, sometimes routine teeth brushing and mouthwash aren’t enough to keep bad breath at bay. Severe bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be embarrassing for… read more
James Bates: From Athlete to Artist
[Originally published in 2016] When you have spent the majority of your youth on the football field, the thought of venturing out into a new field can be somewhat of a daunting move, but James Bates did just that. From athlete to artist,… read more
5 Local Travelers and Their Adventures
Travelers travel for a number of different reasons. It might be for work purposes, vacation, visiting extended family or just fulfilling a need that can’t be explained. Going beyond our comfort zone is a pretty amazing and exciting experience and… read more
How is Food Tourism Changing the Traveling Game?
Everyone knows that New Orleans is famous for the beignets and Italy is where to go to get the best traditional Margarita pizza, but who knows that the banista— a phyllo dough pastry filled with layers of egg and sirene… read more
Modern Day Stress vs. Meditation
In today’s modern world, the phrase “free time” has become the laughing stock of the English language. How could someone possibly have a free minute to spare when everyday life revolves around kids, technology, school, work and other like-minded activities? The irony of it all is… read more
Ask The Veterinarian
Dr. Brian Harris graduated from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. He is currently practicing at Millhopper Veterinary Medical Center. What vaccines should my pet receive? Vaccinations are a vital component in our pet’s wellness and… read more
Keep Your Pets Healthy by Preventing Worms
The saying goes that the early bird gets the worm, but worms can actually be very bad for all of our pets, and not just dogs and cats. Worms can also affect reptiles, hamsters and birds. But what are worms… read more
Ted Talks: What the Hill Was Wrong With Me
Because of some of the work I do with Runner’s World magazine, I had the opportunity to run the Big Sur International Marathon along the California coast about a year and a half ago. Though I trained steadily, my mashed-potatoes… read more
