Clearing the mind is said to have positive effects on your well-being. Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) is a process where relaxation and meditation is performed in an environment isolated from sight and sound. The floatation form of this therapy,… read more
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The Lunge: Easy At-Home Exercises That Give Big Results
The lunge is an oldie but goodie. During 2020, when all had to be at home, people looked online and in print for workouts they could do in their homes with little to no equipment. One movement that became a… read more
A Second Chance at Life
For those waiting for an organ transplant, every single day matters. There are currently about 119,000 people in the United States on the registry waiting for an organ. Men and women of all ages, religions, races and socioeconomic statuses can only sit and… read more
Just Row With It
Photos by Sincerely Gone Photography In the past seven years, Carla Sallese-Bice has developed a passion for rowing. Not only has the sport helped to keep her active, but it has also encouraged her to adopt a new clean eating… read more
Don’t Deny Thy Love of Pomegranates!
This bright red fruit had its own little cameo in “Romeo and Juliet,” (Act 3, Scene 5, in case you were wondering), and unlike some of its cast mates, it has lived a long and fruitful life. In fact, pomegranates… read more
3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Say No to Your Morning Coffee
We often hear we should say no to our morning coffee. Coffee is a hot (and cold!) commodity on the market with lines pouring out of local coffee shops attest to the fact that America truly runs on coffee. If… read more
Ted Talks: New Year, New You
The season of resolutions usually brings about mantras of motivation and fist-pounding declarations that this year — THIS YEAR! — will be the one in which we [stop smoking/lose 25 pounds/give up bacon-cheese fries]. For good reason, too. Coming off… read more
Enough to Make Your Head Hurt: Understanding Migraines
There are hundreds of types of headaches, with causes ranging from hunger to eye strain, hormones to hangovers, tension to illness and more. Understanding migraines and distinguishing between types is difficult, especially while experiencing one. Migraines, on the other hand,… read more
Does Overcooking Starchy Foods Cause Cancer?
What do burnt starchy foods and cancer have in common? That is the million-dollar question. There have been numerous debates and studies on whether eating burnt toast, potatoes and other starchy food can cause cancer. The United Kingdom Food Standards… read more
Florida Fruit: The Antioxidant Powerhouse Grapefruit
Grapefruit is a native Florida fruit full of health benefits. Grapefruit season kicks off as the weather turns cooler, usually around November, with peak sweetness from January through May. According to Medical News Today, grapefruit is packed with many nutrients,… read more