DON'T EVER GIVE UP
We feel, and studies suggest, that cooking can be a form of therapy for many. On Sunday, we post recipes for those looking for new ways to diversify their cookbooks (we do not get paid for this). —Editorial Team. 5 Steps for Mastering Family Meal Planning (Family Features) As you and your family […]
2022-02-26 An $80,000 Tab for Newborns Lays Out a Loophole in the New Law to Curb Surprise Bills Jay Hancock, Kaiser Health News Photos by Heidi de Marco When Greg and Sugar Bull were ready to start a family, health challenges necessitated that they work with a gestational surrogate. The woman who carried and […]
Old-Time Favorites: Plants for Your Garden Worth Remembering By: Nikki Phipps Remember the almost magical feeling of your grandmother’s garden, bursting with loads of colorful, fragrant blooms and magnificent foliage? There was always something going on in the garden; and nearly every plant had a specific purpose, whether it was for the kitchen, treating […]
5 Ways to Incorporate Self-Care into Your Routine (Family Features) Day-to-day life involves responsibilities that can lead many to feel overwhelmed. In fact, a survey from CNBC found more than half of U.S. women (53%) are experiencing burnout. To counter the stresses of everyday life, DOVE Chocolate recommends these tips to show yourself compassion and […]
Owning and interacting with pets, according to studies, can be a form of therapy for many. We have dedicated Saturday to dogs and Wednesday to cats, when we will post an article on each of those days. We will also post articles on occasion about other animals people may have as pets. – Editorial […]
2022-02-25 Why Pregnant People Were Left Behind While Vaccines Moved at ‘Warp Speed’ to Help the Masses Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News Kia Slade was seven months pregnant, unvaccinated, and fighting for breath, her oxygen levels plummeting, when her son came into the world last May. A severe case of covid pneumonia had left […]
Tips to Raise Earth-Conscious Kids (StatePoint) Children are never too young to learn the importance of sustainability or begin adopting eco-friendly habits. Earth Day, celebrated April 22, is a great time to get started, and experts say it all starts with playtime. “Kids are built to absorb information at a tremendous pace,” says Anna Yudina, […]
Why Eco-Warriors Will Love or Hate You, Depending On Where Your Hair is Done NewsUSA Hint: It’s all about a new certification. 1.Right now, the beauty industry creates more than 877 pounds of waste every single minute in the U.S. and Canada.That’s over 421,000 pounds a day.And we’re not just talking hair (though there’s 63,000 […]
On Mental Health Friday, we post, in alphabetical order, one per week, information on mental health disorders. Mental Health Friday is for informational purposes only, and is in no way meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please do not self diagnose and seek professional help for what ails you. Today’s Topic: […]
2022-02-24 Targeted by Politicians, Trans Youth Struggle With Growing Fear and Mental Health Concerns Sandy West Charlie Apple had experienced people calling into question his humanity, suggesting he was just a confused kid or even a moral aberration. As a transgender teen, he had accepted that his future could include discrimination, verbal abuse, and […]