Celebrating the 4th of July with fireworks and festivities can be great fun for people, but can terrify dogs and cats. Pets often become frightened of the loud noises, and could run away and risk injury, or … The hot Summer temperatures, the potential to eat unhealthy human food from the grill, and the inherent […]
All during the year, temperatures can fluctuate with regularity. The Big Q: Are there places untouched by the highs and lows of weather? The Big A: Yes. Check out these Sunny destinations where it is Summer all of the time. Costa Rica With an average low temperature of around 78° F (26° C), Costa Rica […]
Dancers, musicians and revelers have watched the Sun flicker over the horizon at Stonehenge, celebrating the Summer Solstice at the Neolithic stone circle. The Sun rose behind the Heel Stone, which traditionally marks the spot on the horizon for the Sunrise, at 4:52a Friday (0352 GMT; 11:52 p.m. EDT Thursday). The rays streamed through the […]
FLASH A day the beach is fun and healthy, as 2 leading researchers say the regenerative powers of sand, sun and surf are scientifically proven to reduce stress and improve sleep. Dr. Deborah Cracknell, author of “By the Sea,” says the vitamin D you absorb not only helps build strong bones but also boosts your […]
By Berit Brogaard, DM Science, PhD When I went to graduate school, lucid dreaming was a concept everyone knew of, yet knew nearly nothing about. Generation X missed the lucid dreaming debates of the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s. After that, the debates faded out and lucid dreaming became the geeky subject matter of a few liberal intellectuals hardly anyone […]
FLASH: D is not a Vitamin, it is a prohormone. The Big Q: Have you wondered why other vitamins are derived from the foods we eat, but what we know as vitamin D comes from The Sun? The Big A: According to the Endocrine Society’s Hormone Health Network, the “vitamin D” designation is a misnomer: […]
San Juan, Puerto Rico The Big Q: Is it safe to visit San Juan? The Big A: 1.5 yrs after Hurricane Maria devastated the island, Puerto Rico is rebuilding. So, tune out all of the political rhetoric. Visitors are now flocking to the island’s capital and discovering it is a Treasure Chest. The culture is […]
Australia is the 6th largest country in the world by area. This massive country/continent has plenty to see and do, making it a popular tourist destination. Being equipped with a bit of knowledge about Australia before going will certainly make the trip better. So, let’s get right into it with ten things you should know […]
Wintertime and cold temperatures keep people inside more than warmer times of the year when the Sun shines daily. Even so, with so many jobs located indoors, many hard workers seldom see the light of day. But vitamin D, much of which is provided by exposure to natural sunlight (specifically UVB radiation), is essential for […]
Terrific Places to Go to Get the Sun in the Winter Winter is 1 of the best times to visit the Caribbean, with tropical temperatures, low humidity and cool nights. Hurricane season has typically run its course by December, which times perfectly with snowfall in the US. Once you have decided to escape the cold and […]
Ankle the Winter Blizzards and Head for the Sun The American Psychological Association has declared the seasonal depression, officially known as Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is real. It happens when the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, making some people feel symptoms similar to depression. The solution: Get some Sun! This does […]
If We Lived 1000’s of Years Ago… It is difficult to imagine civilizations, cities, infrastructure, and daily routine dating back 5,000, 11,000, or even 13,000 years ago. But relics from these ancient civilizations have been found in present-day Europe and Asia, they show us what life was like then. The Middle East claims many of […]
Pull Back the Curtains, Raise the Shades, Let the Sunshine In The sanitizing power of sunlight works even after it passes through window glass. So, pull back the curtains, raise the shades, and letting in a powerful purifier. This is especially important when there are children in the house since they are vectors for the […]
Aspen Colorado, a ‘Wonderland’ All Year Round | e Aspen where the cowboy spirit of the Wild West meets high-end glitz and glamour. Cowboys and ski bums and bunnies mingle alongside Business, Hollywood elites and extreme sports enthusiasts. They come together to enjoy some of the most breathtaking natural scenery in the US from snow capped […]
Romantic Places to Travel with Your ‘Significant Other’ There are certain places in this world that are so special they are worth saving to share with someone. From sunset strolls along pristine beaches to thrilling adventures. Below are some very romantic destinations to take with your significant other, as follows: Udaipur, India Called India’s most […]
Our Eyes, Not Just Our Skin, Need Protection From Sun Our eyes, not just our skin that needs protection from ultraviolet rays. The Big Q: Did you know our eyes can get sunburned? The Big A: Yes, they can. To help protect your eyes from the sun, the Food & Drug Administration just cleared contact […]
Directionally Confused? Some people just know which direction is North, even if you blindfold them and spin them in an office chair, while others struggle to keep “right” and “left” separate. It seems like it must be something that some people born with, and it. What we call a “sense of direction” is really a […]
Enjoy the Sun, Without the Sun’s Burn Sunburns are coming, they happen to the best of us. The Sun shines and the pool beckons and we are filled with the burning desire to get some color. But it is easy for that burning desire to turn in to another kind of burn, the painful red […]
Blood Moon: Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century At nearly 2 hours long, this lunar eclipse will be the longest of the Century. North America is the only continent on Earth where it was not visible. The best views will be in Africa and Asia, but people in Europe, South America and Australia will get partial views. The […]
The Stock Market, “Nothing New Under the Sun.” $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX The DJIA dove almost 1,600 points, bottomed and bounced, as expected. Late Monday afternoon, Tom Farley, President of the New York Stock Exchange, said the stock market functioned correctly despite the tumult late in the afternoon. “There’s nothing new under the Sun.” The […]
Home Gardening Is the Answer to Many of Our Food Problems There is no doubt that home gardening is an important step toward building a more sustainable food system. I have been encouraging readers for years to plant gardens as a means of making high-quality, nutrient-dense foods more readily available to their tables. Food grown […]
Wall Street’s Top Analysts Upgrades, Downgrades & Initiations $AAWW, $BHP, $BIG, $KMX, $CNX Daily HeffX-LTN reviews Wall Street analysts research reports to find new investing and trading ideas for our readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of Wall Street’s Top analysts outlook for Key issues for […]
Wall Street’s Top Analysts Upgrades, Downgrades & Initiations $CCL, $FDX, $PYPL, $SUN, $WFC Daily HeffX-LTN reviews Wall Street analysts research reports to find new investing and trading ideas for our readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of Wall Street’s Top analysts outlook for Key issues […]
Eating Healthy Does Not Mean We Are Getting Key Nutrition When we eat a balanced, Real food diet, most often we may fail to get the right balance of Key vitamins and minerals our body needs for optimal health. There are many factors that contribute to the human body’s ability to derive nutrients from the […]
August Dog Days with an Eclipse of the Sun Added $SPY, $VXX Suspicious stock traders with too much computer power allude to finding the Key to the next stock market crash, The Solar Eclipse. Tired of political and most geo-economic drama that cannot be traded, some have turned their attention to an obscure theory that […]
The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN) share price fell 6% to $13.63 this morning, after the company released its full year results. Here’s what you need to know: Revenues rose 12% to $17.4 billion Profit rose 4% to $1.07 billion Dividends of 73 cents up from 68 cents previously Insurance gross written premium (GWP) up by 4% Cash […]
Keeping an eye on Moving Averages, the 50-day is 10.49, the 200-day is at 9.20, and the 7-day is 11.40 for Suncorp Group Ltd (SNMCY). Moving averages have the ability to be used as a powerful indicator for technical stock analysis. Following multiple time frames using moving averages can help investors figure out where the […]
Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) HEFFX Highlights Shares of Suncorp Group Ltd (SUN.AX) are heading in a near-term positive direction as the most recent close of the company has stayed above the Balance Step. The Balance Step reading takes into account the last 5 balance points of the weekly period plotted in step formation on a […]
The Old Farmers Almanac and Growing Beets Beets are easy to grow in your garden or a pot, can be used in multiple ways in your food and are packed with vitamins and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a plant you to consider this Summer when planning the garden. I drink beet juice and eat a […]
Wall Street’s Top Analysts Upgrades, Downgrades & Initiations $GOOS, $RL, $SUN, $TSLA, $WFC Daily HeffX-LTN reviews Wall Street analysts research reports to find new investing and trading ideas for our readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of Wall Streets top analysts upgrades, downgrades and […]
Wall Street’s Top Analysts Upgrades, Downgrades & Initiations $APA, $PNRA, $SUN, $WMT Daily HeffX-LTN reviews Wall Street analysts research reports to find new investing and trading ideas for our readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of Wall Streets top analysts upgrades, downgrades and initiations […]
Get Sharper, Work Smarter & Think Faster Take off your shirt and “Walk in the Sun.” The Big Q: Can we bio-hack our brain to get sharper, smarter and work faster? According to Dave Asprey, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, founder and CEO of bulletproof.com, and author of “The Bulletproof Diet” and “Head Strong: The Bulletproof […]
Share Your Happiness, It Is Contagious Knowing that happiness is contagious should be an inspiration to openly share as much of it as possible. What is Happiness As noted by Nancy Etcoff, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology in Massachusetts General Hospital’s Department of Psychiatry:”We can view happiness in at least three ways — as a […]
Plan for Good Health in this New Year and Beyond New Year’s “resolutions” fail for lots of reasons. But, if we make the commitment to live healthier from here forward, then it will like work, start small, go slow. Little but significant changes can make a big overall difference in our health. When we commit […]
Sunlight is Fundamental to Good Health How is it that Sunlight, once regarded as a divine power in some cultures, has come to be classified as a Class 1 Carcinogen by the World Health Organization (WHO)? This is a question posed by photobiologist Dr. Alexander Wunsch, CEO of Medical Light Consulting in Heidelberg, Germany. It […]
Cold & Flu Season Looms, Supercharge Your Immune System With cold and flu season looming, it is a good time to boost your immune system to fight off viral and bacterial infections, and other annoying bugs. Researchers say that we spread infections more easily in Winter months simply because we spend more time together inside. […]
The High Cost of Sleep-Deprivation Science may still be discovering the mechanisms behind why sleep is so important to your health. Sleep is a Key pillar of good health, equally important as healthy Real foods, pure water and exercise. An increasing number of studies demonstrate how sleep relates to our sleep-wake cycles and plays a […]
US and Russian Astronomers Listening for “ET” Radio Signals A curious radio signal picked up by a Russian telescope is probably not a transmission from an extraterrestrial civilization, but astronomers in California are taking a 2nd look anyway, the SETI Institute said Tuesday. A group of Russian astronomers last year detected what appeared to be […]
Eat Healthy, Your Diet May Be Killing You Americans are more likely to be sick than well now, as about 70% of adults in the US take at least 1 Rx drug for a chronic or other medical condition, with antibiotics, antidepressants and narcotic painkillers on top of the list. I take none! 20% of […]
It’s Vacation Time, Take Good Care and Have Fun The last thing any vacationing family want is for the ‘dream holiday’ to turn into a nightmare. Nobody wants to waste well-earned time off nursing broken bones or dealing with sunstroke. If you are traveling this coming month, below are some things to help you be […]
Only the Media and “Nutters” think Donald Trump’s Speech was Dark Donald Trump did not make a “dark” speech at the Republican National Convention, what he did do is focus on all the problems that we as a nation face today. The media thinks it is dark because US President Barack Hussein Obama tells the […]
It’s Summer, Protect Your Skin from Sun Damage Sunscreen products may give you a false sense of security. Many believe the higher Sun protection factor (SPF) number gives greater protection against UVA or UVB light. The 1st challenge is most products protect against UVB light, responsible for Vitamin D production, but not UVA light that […]
Grazing Animals, a Key Aspect of Regenerative Agriculture Animals are a Key aspect when it comes to achieving and maintaining healthy soil in which to grow crops. By urinating and defecating on the land, the animals provide important nourishment for soil microbes. Also, when perennial grass seed is spread on bare land the cows will […]
Going Outside…Wear Sunglasses, Protect Your Eyes Most Americans worry that the Sun could damage their eyes, most of them do not protect their eyes with sunglasses when they go outside. A report by The Vision Council found that although 75% of Americans are concerned that the Sun’s UV (ultraviolent) rays might harm their vision, only […]
Deforestation, Prime “Man Made” Contributor to Global Warming Deforestation may well be the Key “man-made” contributor to global warming. Cut down trees gradually rot, giving off CO2 (carbon dioxide) the most important of the man- made, heat-trapping ‘Greenhouse gases’. Burn them, they give off CO2 faster. A possible solution is to manage this deforestation prudently, […]
Ways To Boost Your Mood Quickly When you are in the midst of your daily routine; to-do lists, work deadlines, cooking, cleaning, children’s activities and the like you are probably not thinking about what you could do to feel happier. There seems to be no time for that, and your mind is probably occupied with […]