Tea oil, which goes by the synonym of tea tree essential oil, comes from the plant known by the Latin botanical name of Melaleuca alternifolia. Although the evergreen tree, which can also grow as a tall shrub, is native to sunny and humid parts of Australia and produces leaves from which tea essential oil is […]
Month: March 2023
Healthy Changes for Heart Month
From My Heart to Yours: Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US Consider renewing your commitment to heart-healthy habits during Heart Month and beyond. Knowing that heart disease affects so many people in the US, I’m sure many of you can relate to my story. My dad had heart disease since […]
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and good nutrition
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer that develops in lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. White blood cells are part of the body’s immune system, which fights infections and diseases encountered by the body. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is about five times more common than Hodgkin disease, another general type of lymphoma found in the body. Early […]
More families would choose different schools if they could
There is growing evidence that more families would opt for different schools if they could. This is clear from survey and focus group data, from alternative and charter school waiting lists, among many examples. What prevents them from setting sail for a new educational island is, above all, the political blockade that still closes the […]
Type 2 diabetes: Rheumatoid arthritis drug improves diabetes
Molecules involved in inflammation, such as interleukin-1 (IL-1), have been implicated in type 2 diabetes. The involvement has led researchers at the universities of L’Aquila and Catanzaro in Italy to question whether the drugs Existing drugs that lower interleukin-1 could be useful for treating type 2 diabetes. Their study, published in February 2019 in the […]
Front Yard Landscaping Ideas
Designing a front yard is generally about accessibility and invitation. We hardly spend time in the front yard as opposed to the backyard, but it is where we go in and out of our homes. For this reason, we can think a lot about driveways and sidewalks and then design everything else around that. Landscaping […]
Facts about cats from the world of wild cats
There are dozens of species of wild cats in the world, ranging from the familiar big cats to small species no bigger than a domestic cat. Here we take a look at some facts and figures from the wonderful world of feral cats. Fastest: The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is the fastest land mammal with a […]
How to get with a cougar
If you are wondering how to get a date and you are looking to date an older woman, also called a cougar, then you need to learn how to get a cougar. The cougar looks better with age. This is partly due to science and its obsession with fitness. It’s amazing how many women in […]
Paphos, Cyprus – the perfect destination for a family getaway
As cultural family getaways go, there are countless destinations to choose from, ranging from tropical beach settings to city hotspots. However, an increasing number of families are looking for vacation destinations that are a little “off the beaten path.” Still, opting for such destinations doesn’t mean you have to give up some of the nicer […]
Global payment versus local payment
Globalization has spread rapidly and wage gaps are even more significant today. Companies that were once purely “local”, with a few “expats”, now operate internationally with multinational workforces. Managers are increasingly responsible for multinational employees across multiple locations, creating increasingly challenging demands for pay consistency within the team and company. Just as it has become […]