The wonderful world of gemstones is expansive — just as Earth is. After all, they come from the earth and form in seemingly a million unique ways. They’re not only colorful and mesmerizing, but they’re also used spiritually to heal, protect, and enhance oneself (via Healthline). Such is the case for gemstones like amazonite, clear […]
Humans can get blemishes in odd places — on the legs, arms and even the ears. Painful and irritating, these can seemingly come out of nowhere. Even though you may be alarmed, ear zits are more common than you think. Prevention explains that blackheads, whiteheads and red bumps can pop up in the cochlear bowl […]
This is Your Quick Training Tip, a chance to learn how to work smarter in just a few moments so you can get right to your workout. There are certain rules you should always follow in the gym. Never lift more than you can handle and always wipe down equipment after you use it, for […]
Hygiene was a significant part of the health measures to control the coronavirus at the start of the pandemic. But as evidence began to emerge of airborne spread, the focus switched to masks and, more recently, ventilation. Indeed, for some the focus has switched so sharply from surface transmission to airborne transmission that they now […]
The Irish are famous for their beautiful, somewhat bizarre names. You’ve probably come across some of the more common Irish names like Liam or Patrick; however, there are plenty of other unusual Irish names that you may not know. These names are often spelled quite differently to how they’re pronounced — think “Niamh” for Neev […]
Unless you’re a regular Monica Gellar, cleaning likely doesn’t top your list of favorite things to do. While necessary, cleaning also doesn’t have to take up tons of time from your life. There are a few places in your home that you may be spending too much time sanitizing that you can take off your […]
Most people take their health for granted because they think they’re still too young to get infected with deadly diseases. They think they still have many years to live before their body gets frail and weak. So they tend to postpone any advanced planning for their healthcare. But according to health experts, a working adult […]
Increasingly more consumers are swapping sugar for artificial sweeteners in an attempt to eat healthier. Some see it as a way to cut calories, while others want to avoid the side effects of sugar. Unfortunately, artificial sweeteners might not be as safe as you think, especially when used regularly. For example, a 2015 study published […]
First identified in India, the delta variant has quickly become the dominant variant of COVID-19 in the world, according to the World Health Organization (via Reuters). Declared as a “variant of concern” in the U.S. by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO officials are now advising those who are fully vaccinated to “play […]
The power snatch is an awesome weightlifting accessory exercise to help build power and fluidity for the more traditional full snatch. In the context of a training program, the power snatch can be a useful accessory for snatch technique work, improving power output, and building upper body pulling mechanics in the snatch. To execute great […]
