“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” John F. Kennedy When it comes to getting a fit body, people often look towards the gym or fitness institutes. But at the same time, there are only 18% of…
Religious and Spiritual Medicine for Pandemics
According to a Gallup Poll released in December, frequent church attendees were the only group in the U.S. that did not experience a mental health decline in 2020. It is Christmas and a very good time for Christians to go to Church and Jews to go to their synagogues if they know what’s good for……
Where Did Eggnog Come From?
“Oh, the weather outside is frightful …” or at least that’s how it’s depicted in song in the weeks before Christmas when many envision sitting before a roaring fire with a cup of eggnog. In the U.S., the traditional drink is passed around from October through December, when sales of the store-bought variety fall precipitously…
5 Tips To Choose Classy Bong
Shopping for bongs is always exciting, as the number of exciting options, brands, and companies always claim for the classy bong. But, it does not mean every bong will be suitable for your lifestyle. There are certain factors you need to consider while choosing a bong like size, durability, percolation, accessories, and maintenance cost. Considering…
4 Hygiene Mistakes You’re Probably Making With Your Sex Toys, According to a Sex Educator
Question: Have you been taking advantage of your vibrator recently? Because I know a lot of pleasure-seekers who fell hard for a sex toy (or three) this year, but, as is the case with any relationship, pleasure tools can be taken for granted. For example, the other day I realized that I charge all my…
Is SARS-CoV-2 Everywhere?
According to a November 16, 2020, report by Food Safety News,1 a Chinese investigation has revealed SARS-CoV-2 is present on many imported food products and packaging, and it’s far from a solitary incidence. “Recent reports include detection of coronavirus on packages of shrimp from Saudi Arabia, fish from India, beef from Brazil and Argentina, and…
7 Cosmically Approved Gifts for a Capricorn, the Zodiac Wheel’s Classic High-Achiever
Capricorn is represented by the goat, and that doesn’t feel like coincidence: Caps aim to be the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in absolutely everything they do. Driven, highly, successful, and deeply pragmatic, they’re bound to reject fussy, frilly presents. And since now is their season in the sun (Capricorns are born between December 21…
Four Irish Women in Sport to Watch After Lockdown
Like with many aspects of our society, the world of sport has historically assumed a ‘male default’. Women in sport have long stood by the side lines, waiting for their moment to come into play. Even the terms ‘women’s football’, ‘women’s athletics’, and ‘women’s — or sometimes ladies’ — tennis’, assume that there is something…
Why the ‘Do Not Disturb’ Button Is Such a Strong Defense Against Burnout
I’ve had to hit snooze on my social life for the last two weeks because I am, like many of us trying to just get through the end of this year, completely burnt out. The Do Not Disturb button on my iPhone has been a guardrail between me and the people who I love but…
Tests to Assess Your Risk for Chronic Disease and COVID-19
Thomas Lewis, author of “The End of Alzheimer’s: The Brain and Beyond,” is a microbiologist with a Ph.D. from MIT. He’s done a lot of work on diagnostic testing, and in this interview, we explore how retinal assessment and other laboratory tests can be used to stratify your risk factors for chronic disease and COVID-19….