For a lot of us, ear piercings are our first experiences with body modifications. While tattoos and more unconventional piercings can come later, many of us first got our ears pierced as a tween or teen, or sometimes even younger. But, there are so many different ear piercings out there — not just the earlobe […]
A Viewer’s Guide to the Olympic Equestrian Disciplines
The Olympics Games are in full swing, and if you’re an animal lover, one event on the schedule likely stands out—equestrian! Equestrian is one of the oldest disciplines of the Olympic Games, dating back to the ancient games that started in 776 B.C. The three equestrian disciplines certainly look different now, but the sport continues […]
The Ultimate Guide To Achieving A Trendy Bohemian Aesthetic
From Penny Lane in “Almost Famous” to Kate Moss in the early aughts, boho style is still wildly popular for a reason. Representing free love, a fiercely authentic existence, and a creative, inspired perspective, the bohemian aesthetic is a lifestyle for many. As per Aesthetics of Design, this style dates back to 1800s France, beginning […]
New sensor could guide cancer treatment options in patients
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have found a way to detect a very low amount of a cancer biomarker in undiluted blood in just 15 minutes, a result that could eventually play a key role in evaluating the effectiveness of cancer treatments. The researchers at UNSW Science’s School of Chemistry, The Australian Center for NanoMedicine, and […]
Your guide to safer dining during the pandemic
(HealthDay)—Restaurant dining used to be a routine affair, but many now dread the thought of chowing down in a roomful of bare-faced strangers. So as state-level lockdowns wax and wane, how safe is it to dine at your favorite restaurant? There’s some risk, but with proper precautions you should be able to enjoy your meal […]
COVID-19 physical activity guide for kids
COVID-19 has confined families to their home with children struggling to fill the void left by regular sporting activities and outside play, but parents can take simple steps to maintain their physical activity. With local parks and playgrounds banned from public use, parents face a unique challenge in how they assist children’s sport-oriented progress within […]
Is pain in your body or mind? How the answer can help guide your treatment
People often use the phrase “mind over matter” to describe situations where aches and pains in the body are overridden using the mind. A gardener comes in from gardening and is surprised to discover a nasty cut on her hand, something she wasn’t aware of while focused on her plants. Or a soldier in Afghanistan […]