Superfoods are all the rage these days. Certain berries, fish, leafy greens and nuts all fall into that broad classification of foods that can impart big health benefits. Counted among them is a quirky grain-like seed called quinoa that you may be hearing more about these days. What Is Quinoa? Cultivated in the high […]
Winter DIY Project: Add Insulation
If you’re like most people, you’ve been spending a lot of time indoors lately. Unfortunately, there are several more months of winter to get through before we start seeing signs of spring. Before you throw your hands up in despair, why not break the monotony by working on your house? Okay, so adding insulation doesn’t […]
Verizon’s Free Spam Protection
Verizon has just announced that it will offer free spam and robocall protection to its subscribers starting this March. The “Call Filter” service, which was previously available as a $3 add-on, will be offered for free to all Verizon customers with phones that support the features, including iPhones and Android phones. It’s about time: competing […]
The Dementia-Fitness Factor
Women: if you want to stave off dementia in your later years, researchers say you should get moving now. The medical journal Neurology recently reported findings from a study that revealed middle-aged women with high cardiovascular fitness levels were almost 90% less likely to develop dementia in older age than women with just moderate degree […]
Meghan Markle Sparkles While She Glows
Ever since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry became an item, the world became interested in her fashion choices, an interest that now borders on obsession since they tied the knot last year and Markle officially became the “Duchess of Sussex.” The need to know what Meghan’s wearing certainly hasn’t subsided since she announced she’s got […]
Rihanna to Launch New Fashion Line
In just a few short years, Rihanna has become quite the fashion and beauty maven, establishing herself with her collaboration with Puma, her Savage x Fenty lingerie collections, and her very own Fenty Beauty line. But according to a report in Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), it seems the superstar has an even bigger project in […]
Winter DIY Project: Cleaning and Decluttering
It’s easy to get cabin fever this time of year. We’re all going through it. But working on home projects is a great way to keep yourself active, add value to your home, and beautify or improve your living space. It’s a win-win! One top priority in these winter months is getting the house […]
Healthy Moms, Healthy Kids
Did you know that children of fit mothers are 75% less likely to develop obesity? It’s a startling statistic that the researchers at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health recently found when they gathered data from monitoring almost 25,000 kids and almost 17,000 Moms. The study’s analysis focused on the association between a […]
Facebook Messenger’s Redesign Rolls Out
Facebook Messenger’s redesign, which was first announced at Facebook’s F8 Developer Conference last Spring, is finally here. Both its App Store and Google Play Store listings have been updated to show the new interface, and it’s available across both operating systems, but the Messenger team has said that it might take a little time for […]
Nike’s Blazer of Glory
There are plenty of classic Nike styles that never stray from the mainstream sneaker rotation, and just the overwhelming volume of Nike styles alone means some stylish kicks never get to shine. One of those sneakers has long been the Nike Blazer, but this often overlooked sneaker seems to be poised for a big year. […]