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So every year people will inevitably ask me if i made Christmas presents instead of buying them. It’s something i think about a lot, as there is often this unfortunate mismatch between the way a handmade present is perceived, and the reality of a handmade present. As i’ve previously mentioned – I much prefer to buyContinue reading “Are hand made gifts a thing of the past?”

by Andreas Abelsson Whether your main goal is to build as much muscle as possible or get as strong as possible, you’ll find that bodybuilding and strength training share many training principles and exercises.  However, that does not mean that a bodybuilder and a strength athlete should train the same way. If you’re wondering about theContinue reading “Bodybuilding vs. Strength Training: Top 10 Differences”

Art and music are key to student development. By Fran Smith “Art does not solve problems, but makes us aware of their existence,” sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz has said. Arts education, on the other hand, does solve problems. Years of research show that it’s closely linked to almost everything that we as a nation say we wantContinue reading “Why Arts Education Is Crucial, and Who’s Doing It Best”

Sport drinks are flavored beverages that often contain carbohydrates minerals and electrolytes and sometimes other vitamins and nutrients. Energy drinks typically contain stimulants such as caffeine and guarana with varying amounts of sugar protein, vitamins, sodium and other minerals. Sport drinks are flavored beverages that often contain carbohydrates minerals and electrolytes and sometimes other vitaminsContinue reading “What is the Difference Between Sport and Energy Drinks”

The stigma around antidepressants and mental health is quite common. While depression and substance abuse aren’t rare throughout the world, few people choose to solve the real cause of this problem. In fact, the stigma around getting treatment for mental health disorders is a major reason for suicide. As a result of this stigma, fewContinue reading “Understanding the Stigma Around Antidepressants”

Learn why people get depressed over the holidays and how you can overcome end of the year sadness You made it through Thanksgiving with a smile. And now comes the holiday doubleheader of Christmas and New Year’s when most everyone seems to ooze good cheer and merriment. So what do you do when the worldContinue reading “Holiday Depression: How to Beat the Holiday Blues”

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a serious condition that appears to be linked to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Most children who become infected with the COVID-19 virus have only a mild illness. But in children who go on to develop MIS-C, some organs and tissues — such as the heart, lungs, blood vessels, kidneys, digestive system,Continue reading “Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and COVID-19“

Get in the holiday shopping spirit with spectacular gifts that’ll have everyone feeling festive. If you’re in the middle of planning out all your Christmas shopping, you’ve come to the right place. Thanks to online ordering, getting Christmas gifts for the holidays is easier than ever. Whether you’re shopping for Mom and Dad, your bestie, boss, or boo, these coveted Christmas gift ideasContinue reading “75 BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS OF 2022, GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU ON THE NICE LIST”

It might be time to ditch that box of pancake mix and the canned soup—you’re ready to start cooking from scratch. Cooking from scratch all the time can seem intimidating. Who am I, the Pioneer Woman? Thank goodness for the luxury of premade foods. If we so choose, we have a bevy of ready-to-eat foods at our fingertips. WeContinue reading “Is Cooking From Scratch Always Better? It Might Be…”