Tie-dye is most synonymous with the 1960s, when the vibrant colors blended to embody the free-spirited and eccentric hippie lifestyle. The practice and technique of tie-dyeing developed long before then, however, as various cultures across Asia, Africa, and the Americas employed similar techniques for naturally dyeing textiles as early as the sixth century. Millenia […]
Easter is this Sunday, and with it, the annual the tradition of coloring, hiding, finding and gifting Easter eggs. But where did this ritual come from, anyway? Eggs have been associated with the Christian festival of Easter, which celebrates the death and resurrection of Christ, since the early days of the church. However, Christian […]
A new study published in NeuroImage reveals that just fifteen minutes of cardio done immediately after learning or practicing a new motor skill improves long-term retention. Researchers conducted the study to explore brain mechanisms underlying motor learning and the impact of cardiovascular exercise on motor memory consolidation. Subjects were asked to practice a grip […]
The number one rule for off-the-grid adventures is “Come back alive.” That’s a very good rule, but there are other important ones, too, including “Don’t make your friends and family worry about you,” “Don’t get lost,” and other well-roasted chestnuts. Thankfully, there is a family of gadgets to help you abide by all of those […]
If you’re thinking about skipping your next workout because you just can’t face going all out at the gym, there’s great news! New research shows that it’s perfectly okay to go half-speed. The studies, reported in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, found that energy expenditures increased for at least 22 hours (yup, […]
At the upcoming 2019 CFDA Fashion Awards, Jennifer Lopez will be honored with the Fashion Icon Award. With her prestige as a pop star, actress, and producer, Lopez has made a lasting, global impact on fashion. Lopez has been an influential figure in the Latin American community and beyond, inspiring people through her performance and […]
Winter and early spring are peak seasons for animal damage to your home. Cold weather drives animals inside where they make dens and nests to raise their young in the spring. Time to give the critters a Spring eviction notice! The usual animal suspects include: Squirrels: Damage from squirrels comes mostly from chewing exterior trim, […]
Hooray! It’s National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! Although it only requires three ingredients (bread, cheese, and butter), grilled cheese is one of the most popular comfort foods in the world. The Ancient History of Grilled Cheese. The ancient Romans were the first reported civilization to make a point of serving bread and cheese together. […]
From bright eyes to bronzer, here are the key make-up looks to get on your radar, courtesy the experts at Bazaar.com. Bright eyes. Colorful eyeshadow is spring/summer 2019’s stand-out make-up trend. A rainbow of shades brightened up the fashion week catwalks, from hot pink painted in abstract shapes at Rodarte to washes of green […]
After years of eschewing the creamy goodness of full-fat dairy products like yogurt, cheese and creamer to help keep our waistlines trim and heart healthy, new research shows that we may have been unnecessarily going full steam ahead on the wrong track. A rising tide of research studies are challenging the idea that we […]