Typically, I like to make decisions thoughtfully and quickly. I don’t hesitate over simple choices (tonight it shall be merlot!), I try to use a mix of logic and emotion to come to conclusions, and I don’t like to linger… read more
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3 Ways to Restore your Skin with Sea Salt
Sea salt is everywhere, but the staple isn’t just cherished by chefs and scientists. It’s adorned by dermatologists and people everywhere, with its healing properties dating back to skincare routines used in ancient Egypt. Packed with minerals like magnesium and… read more
Living With Shin Splints
Shin splints are a relatively common injury that can cause considerable pain. Who gets them, how do you prevent them, and how do you treat them? “Shin splints are the common term for two separate overuse conditions of the lower leg:… read more
24 Easy Ways to Conquer Calories
If telling people we “don’t have time” or we “don’t enjoy exercising” burned calories, gyms and fitness centers would cease to exist. We’re busy. We’re tired. We don’t want to expend the morsel of energy we have left on a… read more
5 Foods to Beat the Heat
It’s summer again. The sun is perched high in the sky, moving its golden fingertips over the landscape below. The mosquitos are picking and pricking their next victims — behind them, a predatory dragonfly buzzes loudly, ready to eat whatever… read more
Why You Will Need a REAL ID
I boarded a United Airlines Boeing 737-900 at the end of May. Three seats lined each side of the economy cabin, and as I struggled to find a place for my carry-on luggage, I looked around at the sleeping faces… read more
Are You a Workaholic?
Many people claim to be "workaholics," but what exactly defines one, and is it a desirable trait? In 1971, minister and psychologist Wayne Oates coined the term “workaholism” and defined it as “the compulsion or the uncontrollable need to work… read more
Ask the Expert: Capt. Jake Bates
Fishing Captain Jake Bates is a native Floridian with four years of experience as a fishing guide. He has experience guiding fishing trips in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Alaska. Capt. Bates is based out of Northeast Florida and specializes in… read more
Summer’s Hidden Health Danger is Right on Your Table!
When temperatures reach their peak in the summertime, it’s usually synonymous with more backyard barbecues, dips in the pool and weekend road trips, but there’s something else you may encounter this season: heat-induced health dilemmas. Bug bites, dehydration, summer colds… read more
The Best of Corn
Corn is an incredibly important crop that is used in a wide range of food and other products globally. For thousands of years, it has supported the diets and livelihoods of millions. Also known as maize, corn does not exist naturally… read more
