By Luca Mele, age 13 How did the world get so vast and beautiful? How long did it take for shells to turn into all this sand? How can waves fiercely crashing onto the shore be so relaxing at the same time? Lying in the sea of amber, I wonder these very questions. Countless grains […]
By Aparna Mele MDDo you include core exercises in your fitness routine? Here’s why you should. Your core consists of the muscles between your chest and your hips: rectus abdominis (a.k.a. your six-pack muscles, which run down the front of your stomach), transverse abdominis (deep abs muscles that wrap around your stomach), and obliques (otherwise […]
By Aparna Mele MD Stress Awareness Month has been recognized every April since 1992, and these last 2 years seem particularly important. Lack of support can cause loneliness and isolation, which in turn lowers people’s wellbeing, impacts mental health and can lead to mental illness. Social isolation is therefore an important risk factor for both […]
*Read the original article here: https://environment-review.yale.edu/garbage-island-great-pacific-garbage-patchBy Mary SchoellSingle-use plastics plague our modern daily lives. They are cheap to produce, convenient, and sanitary — it’s no wonder why we produce a little over 300 million tons of plastic globally every year. However, since most plastics take almost 1000 years to decompose, plastic use has taken an enormous […]
Cancer can be a scary subject. It carries with it connotations of difficult times and struggle. Yet, living well and supporting the body with healthy choices can be a good recipe for overcoming and living with the disease. Whether you have just received a diagnosis, are going through treatment, or are in remission, adopting an […]
Many seniors worry that they won’t feel their best in retirement. But you don’t need to accept a major decline in your quality of life as the years go on. In fact, if you take care of your physical and mental health, you can truly embrace your golden years. By checking out resources from organizations […]
By Aparna Mele So you want to see the world without spoiling it? There’s no easy way to do that. Simply going on a trip makes you something of a carbon hog, unless you’re planning to walk, bicycle or sail to your destination. That said, there are ways to make your trip as harmonious with the earth as possible. When choosing hotels, transportation, places to visit, consider their […]
By John Creveling of JohnCrevelingFitness.com The holiday season is fast approaching. Around this time of year, we tend to be busier than normal with work, family, parties, shopping, etc. It is also around this time of year that our new year’s resolutions are out the window and we vow to start up again on January […]
By Aparna Mele MDWhat Is Plyometrics?Plyometrics is a type of exercise training that uses speed and force of different movements to build muscle power. Plyometric exercises not only help you build strength, but explosiveness (or power), speed, and agility, too. Those last three perks don’t come from strength training alone, so incorporating these challenging fit moves […]
By Aparna Mele Harnessing the powerful energy of the sun has numerous advantages. The electricity produced by solar panels is clean, renewable and emission free. Generating electricity with solar power instead of fossil fuels can dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2). As the carbon count continues to increase, so will our retention […]