Hold it right there! Just a few more seconds! If you’ve ever heard a trainer say this, you know that holding that position just a few more seconds can feel like an eternity. Why do we hold in place? What… read more
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Curious About Crying? Here’s Why It’s Good For You
Too often, crying is only associated with emotion. People imagine interrupted breathing, quivering lips and weepy eyes, but it goes far beyond that; emotion only scratches the surface of why humans cry. Crying is a jack-of-all-trades. Not only is it a physical way to express emotion, but… read more
The World’s Most Expensive Foods
When dining at a restaurant, we sometimes gripe about the prices on the menu and wonder if the food is really worth the cost. While eating local can sometimes feel costly, we scoured the world to find the most expensive… read more
Learn More About Pineapple
This juicy, subtly tangy and ever so sweet fruit has the honor of being the international symbol of hospitality since the colonial days. Aside from welcoming visitors at your door, pineapples are also overflowing with health benefits and vitamins. One… read more
Eat As They do in the Mediterranean
Cultures around the world have thrived consuming a variety of traditional cuisines and staple foods unique to their region. Perhaps the most well known traditional dietary pattern for promoting health is the Traditional Mediterranean Diet (TMD), first recognized in the… read more
Identity Theft: Protect Yourself
“Your card has been declined.” Those are words you never want to hear, especially when you know there should be sufficient funds in your account to cover the transaction. When you pull up your banking app and see a number of… read more
Ted Talks: Mission Impossible
Despite the inspirational words that come from motivational speakers and flashy Instagram quotes, sometimes you have to realize that certain fitness feats will never happen. I accept, for example, that I will never be able to dunk a basketball, qualify… read more
Drinking Water is Beneficial for Everyone
You’ve been hearing it your whole life — you should be drinking eight cups of water per day. But, is this actually true? We all have different body compositions, so how could our necessary water intake be universal? It isn’t.… read more
The Dark Side Isn’t So Bad
Who doesn't love chocolate? It’s everyone’s weakness and has quite the reputation for being something that you should stay away from for being “too sweet” or “too high in calories,” but does that mean all chocolate is bad? Enter dark… read more
How Can Being Outdoors Benefit Your Health?
We have all heard the term “getting a bit of fresh air,” to help clear the mind, but it turns out that being outdoors has been scientifically proven to improve mental and physical health! Physical Benefits One of the most… read more
