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2022-09-05 Universal School Meals Should Be Extended Indefinitely by Lauren Bell Across the country, kids are returning to classes, and families are getting ready to navigate another school year of the new pandemic normal. Those families though may not be ready for the return of the pre-pandemic school lunch system. Prior to Covid-19, children whose […]
Musical Monday 2022-09-05 We feel, and studies suggest, that music can be a form of therapy for many, as well as us. We post music for those looking for new ways to diversify their musical appreciation, and possibly get acquainted and re-acquainted with unknown or forgotten artists. On Musical Monday, we post music […]
Growing New Brain Cells – And Wiring Them Up By Simon J Evans We grow new brain cells are entire lives, but the process slows down as we age. Exercise helps speed that process back up and get those brain cells working again. Not too long ago, scientists believed that adults couldn’t grow […]
Recipe Sunday 2022-09-04 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. A Homemade Crunchy Mushroom Wrap to Save Your Grocery Budget […]
Podcast 2022-09-03 -Work, Stress and Capitalism
2022-09-03 Q&A — Psychologist Jonathan Smallwood The science of a wandering mind More than just a distraction, mind-wandering (and its cousin, daydreaming) may help us prepare for the future By Tim Vernimmen When psychologist Jonathan Smallwood set out to study mind-wandering about 25 years ago, few of his peers thought that was a […]
Designing Your Garden for Better Mental Health (StatePoint) Gardening is not only a means for beautifying outdoor spaces and growing delicious foods. According to those who spend significant time in the yard, getting outside can also support your wellbeing. “Gardening is good for the mind, it’s good for the soul and it’s […]
10 Bizarre Things You Should Know About Your Skin By Anna Grig Do you know what is the largest organ of the human body? Yes, it is the skin, and it weighs approximately 15% of our total body weight. Learning more about your skin’s particularities is highly important for a healthy body, […]
Dog Day Saturday 2022-09-03 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 […]
2022-09-02 Local Health Officials to Feds: Where’s the Rest of Our Monkeypox Vaccine? Jackie Fortiér, KPCC/LAist Los Angeles County health officials found out Tuesday that the federal government slashed the county’s requested and expected monkeypox vaccine allotment by 60%. Last week, the FDA told health care providers to split a one-dose vial of […]