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Parenting: Teach Your Children to Be Resilient

by Mariecor Agravante | August 13, 2017 | Health and Wellness, Lifestyle | 0 Comments

Resilience is an important life skill. Teaching it to your kids so that they learn to cultivate it within themselves will prove to be of long-term value.But what does resilience entail? It is the ability to be flexible in the face of change, setbacks, and life’s...

How to Get Fit Abs Without Drastic Diet or Exercise Changes

by Mariecor Agravante | June 28, 2017 | Health and Wellness, Lifestyle | 0 Comments

Getting fit abdominal muscles does not require major changes in diet or exercise. Instead, you can start with small steps and build from there. The mini tweaks suggested in this article can assist in minimizing bloat to slim down your midsection – all in a healthy...

Core Strength Benefits

by Mariecor Agravante | June 28, 2017 | Health and Wellness, Lifestyle | 0 Comments

Exercises that target muscles deep in the torso – such as the abdomen, hips, pelvis, and lower back – are called core exercises. Why strengthen your core muscles? Here are some benefits to strengthening your core.Strengthening your core muscles benefits your entire...

What to Know about Reindeer

by Mariecor Agravante | December 2, 2016 | Lifestyle, Science | 0 Comments

For most of us, Yuletide is the season when reindeer become a topic of conversation. But reindeer populations have been declining recently because of climate changes. In fact, the last three decades have seen numbers plummet by 60% due to global warming disrupting the...

Foods to Help Combat the Holidays’ High Cholesterol

by Mariecor Agravante | November 24, 2016 | Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Science | 0 Comments

It’s that time of year again when holiday festivities cause tummies to pack on some extra pounds. That means cholesterol levels would be affected, too. There’s a difference between types of cholesterol – the good and the bad. To fight the good fight against bad...

Establishing Smart Boundaries as a Parent

by Mariecor Agravante | October 19, 2016 | Lifestyle | 0 Comments

Parenthood involves patience – both with yourself as a parent and with your child. Cultivating patience helps in better managing parenthood. And a key recommendation to managing parenthood can be found in the establishment of good boundaries. These boundaries...

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Coronado, California

by Mariecor Agravante | October 18, 2016 | Lifestyle | 0 Comments

Situated across downtown San Diego is the affluent beachfront city of Coronado, California. First discovered by the 17th century explorer Sebastian Vizcaino, Coronado’s name is derived from Spanish, and means “the crowned one.” Hence, Coronado is known not only by...

How Much Exercise Do You Need After A 9-to-5 Work Day at the Desk

by Mariecor Agravante | August 8, 2016 | Lifestyle, Science | 0 Comments

Let’s face it, modern times often means a work day that requires us at the desk for eight hours. Then it’s sometimes followed by a couch potato-like relaxation in front of the television. Unfortunately, that type of sedentary lifestyle is associated with increased...

Founding Father Benjamin Franklin’s Influence on American Agriculture

by Mariecor Agravante | August 8, 2016 | Lifestyle | 0 Comments

Many historians have called Benjamin Franklin an agricultural leader in young America. Here's a glimpse into why. Benjamin Franklin lived primarily in the city, but he also had an affinity for agriculture and farm life. And, after he retired from his printing...

Antarctic Sponge Has Key to Eliminating Resistant Staph Bacteria MRSA

by Mariecor Agravante | July 29, 2016 | Lifestyle, Science, Tech | 0 Comments

According to the American Chemical Society’s journal, Organic Letters, a scientific team from the University of South Florida (USF) has isolated and tested an extract from Antarctic sponge. The extract, dubbed Dendrilla membranosa, yields a natural chemical product...