Individuals who are certified bookworms will likely have an immense list of books that they would like to read over the coming weeks and months. To push through all of their favorite literary works, however, they will need to avoid straining their eyes. Excessive eye strain can hang around for weeks and can make it… Read More »
If you’re visiting the Pacific Islands, you might be given a ceremonial drink called kava kava that’s made from the kava plant (Piper methysticum), a shrub that can grow up to 3 meters (9.8 feet) tall.1,2,3 The kava plant is a member of the pepper family.4 Large, green and heart-shaped leaves grow thickly on its… Read More »
Jennifer Leslie was always the tallest kid in her class, but also the heaviest. She was never an unhealthy eater, but was constantly ridiculed for her size. Once puberty hit, Leslie grew more height-wise and thinned out, but was still larger than many kids her age, so the teasing didn’t end. She started making herself… Read More »
What is a pedometer and why should you buy one? How important is it and what are the benefits that you can get from it? Simply put, a pedometer is a device that counts the number of steps that you take throughout the day. It can be worn as a watch or on a clip… Read More »