Gone are the days when you could only watch your favorite television program at home during prime time. Technology has enabled increased choices and consumers have become accustomed to controlling the wide array of content at their fingertips. Now you can watch anytime, anywhere using a smartphone, tablet, computer or television. A recent report by research firm eMarketer… Read More »
Overview A stiff neck can be painful and interfere with your daily activities, as well as your ability to get a good night’s sleep. In 2010, more than 17 percent of women and more than 12 percent of men reported some type of neck pain and stiffness. That number is rising with the prevalent use of mobile devices and computers,… Read More »
“The Fall of the House of Usher” begins with the unidentified male narrator riding to the house of Roderick Usher, a childhood friend whom the narrator has not seen in many years. The narrator explains that he recently received a letter from Roderick detailing his worsening mental illness and requesting the narrator’s company. Out of sympathy for his old friend,… Read More »
Most of us are all too familiar with the painful, burning sensation in the center of the chest that’s associated with heartburn. In fact, up to 28% of adults in North America experience gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a common condition that causes heartburn. GERD occurs when acid is pushed up from the stomach back into the esophagus, which… Read More »
If your doctor recommends it, there are ways to lose weight safely. A steady weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week is recommended for the most effective long-term weight management. That said, many eating plans leave you feeling hungry or unsatisfied. These are major reasons why you might find it hard to stick to a healthier… Read More »
Because we are in the middle of a pandemic, parents will have to take on more of the responsibility to ensure that their children get a quality education. Many schools will be operating on a remote learning program to some degree, but for such a program to be successful, parents need to organize their homes to be conducive… Read More »
In probably every field, the experts like to distinguish principles versus tactics. The tactics are tips, tricks and techniques that get results. When they don’t work, though? Sometimes a slight change in context, wording or circumstances can shut a tactic down. They tend to be ephemeral – working only in certain situations and for certain times. Principles are different. They explain… Read More »
Your students come to class or log onto an online platform and complete required tasks, which must mean to some degree they are interested in learning. Somehow, through class lectures or informative posts an educator has taken time to develop, these students will acquire knowledge they need, and through the activities designed to ensure they take the time… Read More »
Your skin does a big job for you. In fact, each inch of skin is made up of 19 million skin cells, 650 sweat glands, 20 blood vessels, and 1,000 nerve endings, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). “The skin is the body’s largest organ. It’s our first line of defense against the outside world, including irritants… Read More »
Essential oils. Face oils. Cleansing oils. There are a whole lot of oils in our beauty routine, but there’s one in particular that we were unfamiliar with until now (and had no idea how much we needed). Meet black seed oil for hair growth, the OG of scalp treatments. WHY SHOULD YOU USE BLACK SEED OIL IN YOUR… Read More »