Ban on Junk Food

Should We Ban Junk Food in Schools? Banning junk food on school grounds is a debated, yet effective, strategy to combat childhood obesity and improve academic focus by removing high-calorie, low-nutrient food options. Proponents cite better health outcomes and dietary...

April 29th Peace Rose Day

The ‘Peace’ rose – celebrating 90 years A young Francis Meilland with the ‘Peace’ rose. Copyright: Meilland family Each year on April 29th, National Peace Rose Day honors a well-known and fruitful garden rose. The large light yellow to cream-colored flowers of the...

Let Go of Annoyances

How to Let Go of Little Annoyances Everyone deals with small problems every day. Maybe someone cuts you off in traffic, your phone dies at the wrong time, or a friend is late. These little things can feel big in the moment. How we handle them can affect our health,...

Small Talk

Small Talk is Good For Us Many underestimate how much we’ll enjoy it, study finds.  Engaging in conversations, even on topics we think will be boring, can lead to surprisingly meaningful interactions. If you’re avoiding small talk or casual chats because you...

Chicken Noodle Soup

 Can Chicken Noodle Soup Really Cure My Cold? When you’re sick, a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup can taste amazing. It’s cozy, gentle on your throat, and somehow makes you feel a little better. Many people say it can “cure” a cold. But is that really true? The short...