Everyone is supposed to have an opinion on this matter, but I believe in something different —grief, peace, love, prayer — not that my opinion really matters. As an American observing this conflict from a distance, I can only do my best to learn about this conflict and to empathize…

How to change your life to protect your brain — Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter and hormone. It acts as a chemical messenger between the brain and neurons throughout the body. It plays a role in many important body functions, including movement, learning, memory, prediction, and pleasurable reward and motivation. Dopamine is commonly thought of as the neurological reward…

News can force you to battle with fear or frustration but I believe you have a much more beautiful role to play. — Though this world may feel like it is filled with darkness, it also has light. That light can be you. When it feels like the darkness is consuming you, remember this: You can hold the light. I fundamentally believe in this beautiful invisible energy that both exists within and exudes…

One of the least talked about — but most important — benefits to sports & exercise is the personal development of grit & authentic will power. Exercise and Sports Are you a fan? It took me almost 12 full years of my early childhood before I really began to taste a hint of…

Somehow, Deion has made this rare behavior trait something cool and glamorous. — If you know American football, you know this sport requires a high level of both physical and mental toughness. Elite football players possess unique characteristics that most spectators in the general public simply do not. …

On the quest to decreased appetite, some people are literally stuck with blocked intestines with the latest popular weight loss drugs. — Problems with the Plumbing. Over this last week, news came out that the FDA had updated the list of COMMON side effects with the use of popular weight loss drugs, Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. For example, with Ozempic, the most commonly reported side effects include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach (abdominal) pain, and constipation. But…

Mutual respect, honoring the historical practice of sharing stories, holding authentically human conversations, and hospitality will be our modern medicine. — The Stories We Tell Ourselves Matter. How we think about ourselves and our stories matters quite a lot actually. They hold their weight in gold. Our conscious and subconscious beliefs make a difference. They influence how we think, feel, give, and receive information in this world.

Men are suffering, and nobody seems to care. — In the United States, suicide is the 2nd most common cause of death for men under the age of 45. If you didn’t already know, September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Suicide is complicated and tragic, and it is often preventable. World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10. As…

More than half of the U.S. is struggling with their financial security. Here’s how you can get yourself above water and build margin in your budget. Inflation has made a lasting impact on the U.S. economy and around the globe. Families who were struggling before the rapid increases for the…