It takes a special person to have a sense of humor in the face of mortality. Death, never a sweet thing, is the most universally unavoidable phenomenon in human existence. It conjures enough discomfort and internal unease that merely mentioning it in some company can feel taboo. For all the sweeping under the rug we…
Study Looks at Effectiveness of Obesity Prevention Programs Among Preschoolers
When children are young, parents, teachers, and other adults do whatever they can to help them grow healthy and strong — both physically and mentally. And this includes starting programs that focus on serious problems, like obesity prevention. Unfortunately, a recent study has found that there needs to be more nutrition and physical activity programs…
Scientists Find Endangered Seabird Populations on Oahu
Hawaii’s third largest island, Oahu, is known for many things — from its beautiful beaches and waters to its interesting plants and flowers, the island has plenty to offer. And now, Oahu has given scientists and society when researchers found previously undetected colonies of at-risk seabird species. Both Newell’s Shearwaters and Hawaiian Petrels, seabirds typically…
Should You Warm Up Your Car In The Winter?
With some of the coldest temperatures of the year hitting parts of the country right now, taking care of your car is more important than ever. Many people start getting ready to hit the road by going out to start the car, so that way it’s warmed up when it’s time to leave. However, does this…
Planet Fitness Expanding After Cardio Express Acquisition
UPDATED 11/18/20 With both chain fitness centers as well as independent gyms on the rise, it has become clear that people are becoming more interested in getting healthy. Even though the cost of fitness equipment for the home is dropping and sales are going up, many people are finding the accountability of having a fitness…
Don’t These Weight Loss Myths Influence Your Health Goals
Americans tend to put a lot of stock in their appearance. Around 74% of adults believe that having an unattractive smile can hurt their professional aspirations, and our obsession with youth and beauty has spawned an industry that’s predicted to be worth $863 billion by 2024. And of course, the diet, fitness, and wellness industries…
Irritated UK Construction Worker Rage-Drives Backhoe Through Hotel Entrance
Not being compensated for your work is one of the worst feelings. It’s something that happens to people in industries across the world. Sometimes it can be a scam from dishonest employers and, other times, it’s a glitch in payroll software. Either way, it’s not the best thing to have happen because we’ve got bills…
California EMS Chief Charged With Embezzlement And Drug Possession
In California’s Contra Costa County, the District Attorney’s office has charged a high-ranking official of the Fire Protection District with alleged illegal possession of fentanyl and midazolam. Richard Stephenson, a 19-year veteran firefighter and newly minted chief of Emergency Medical Services, has also been charged on suspicion of embezzlement, a crime that women perpetrate 51%…
Nirvana Suing Marc Jacobs for Copyright Infringement
At the end of December, Nirvana filed a lawsuit against fashion designer Marc Jacobs. The basis for the legal complaint is a that Jacobs used a smiley face symbol, which is “virtually identical” to the rock band’s logo, in the Marc Jacobs Redux Grunge collection. According to the attorneys representing the band, “Nirvana has used…
Legacy Of Kindness: 87-Year-Old Man Dies, Leaves 14 Years Of Gifts For Neighbor’s Two-Year-Old
The stigma and underlying perceptions put upon people who are elderly are unfortunate. It’s difficult to see loved ones age to the point that we’re forced to consider the approaching reality that they’ll no longer be with us. So it goes. The world’s population of people beyond 60 years of age is increasing. It’s expected to double…