Years ago I saw an online article stating the harmful effects of using canola oil. That only reinforced my slightly negative view of canola oil. So I set out to avoid it, instead opting for olive oil wherever I could. That includes my sandwich spread. I switched to using butter with olive oil. Then, I…
The capacity to travel long distances without recharging, a reduced initial purchase price when compared to EVs and HEVs, and a well-established network of gas stations are just a few benefits of gas-powered vehicles. To top it off, gas-powered cars are frequently easier to fix and maintain than their electric counterparts. For many years gas-powered…
People are getting more and more excited about going back to the movies. And the trailers and commercials for Napoleon look phenomenal. Napoleon is a cautionary tale of idolizing a strong compelling person and ignoring the pain and suffering they cause. While simultaneously being blind to their hunger for power and hidden agendas. Napoleon Bonaparte,…
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is predicting record-breaking travel this holiday season, with over 30 million passengers expected to pass through U.S. airports between November 17 and December 25. This is a significant increase from last year when TSA screened 25 million passengers during the same period. There are several factors contributing to the expected…
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is predicting record-breaking travel this holiday season, with over 30 million passengers expected to pass through U.S. airports between November 17 and December 25. This is a significant increase from last year when TSA screened 25 million passengers during the same period. And as we become more sustainably conscience people…
There are a few different running techniques that can help reduce impact on the knees. Here are a few tips: Strike with your midfoot or forefoot. When you strike the ground with your heel, your foot is more likely to roll inward, which can put stress on your knees. Striking with your midfoot or forefoot…
Nobel Prize-winner Paul Nurse The Complex Question of Life Defining life is not as straightforward as it may seem. Even experts struggle to provide a concise definition that encompasses all living organisms. Paul Nurse, a renowned geneticist and cell biologist, explores this enigmatic question in his book “What Is Life?” In his quest to unravel…
Psychologists have found that focusing on things we can’t control, don’t have, and keeping our thoughts on the past and the future can be frustrating, or keep us “stuck” in an uncontrollable cycle of negativity. These are exactly the tactics used by the media, especially in today’s news cycles that make many angry and even…
This is an important statement, but is it true? Let’s dig into the details of why this might be the case. First of all surveys or polling employ a sample size too small to fairly represent the 331 million citizens of the United States. Many polls use a sample size of 1,000 people, however, this…
Yes, it is true that losing weight has little to do with exercise. In fact, exercise has a very small effect on weight loss, accounting for only about 20% of the total equation. The other 80% is all about diet. And even then, if you start a new exercise routine, your body will adjust to…
