I’ve been told numerous times that I have a high tolerance for pain. I guess that’s a good thing, or is it? Pain is something that’s tough to quantify. Since each of us has a different tolerance, comparing with someone else is nearly impossible. For many women, childbirth is one of the most painful things…
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We don’t consume a lot of bread in our house. While my wife and I love carbs, we try to keep them to a minimum. Every so often, we’ll have soup and sandwiches for dinner. If I’m going to have a sandwich, give me Ham and Swiss on rye bread with mustard, and I’m a…
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I’m often amazed at the discussions I encounter online. Of course, numerous political topics exist, but that doesn’t shock anyone. But sometimes, I wonder what matters to people. Am I giving society too much credit? The other day, I was scrolling through Facebook, and in my timeline was one of their suggested groups or topics…
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I’ve discussed this topic a few times through the years, scam emails. I’m often amazed that people are so gullible. But it sounds like I’ve been misguided. The problem is getting worse. And that’s because of Artificial Intelligence. The scammers are getting smarter thanks to technology. Experts tell us we should be wary if an…
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By now, you’ve heard that flu activity across the U.S. is very high. But it’s not just the flu. Many are suffering from RSV, COVID, or the norovirus. You might say it’s a perfect storm of viruses right now. Experts call this a quad-demic. There’s no secret to avoiding any or all of these viruses….
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We all know that drinking the proper amount of water keeps you hydrated and helps with weight loss. But for many people, me included, water is boring. Some experts say switching to sparkling water is just as good for you, and the carbonation can help make you feel full. New research says that sparkling water…
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In recent years, we’ve heard more talk about mental health and body image. Anorexia and bulimia are two of the most researched and discussed body issues. While they typically target women, specifically young women, the problems can be found in men, too. For researchers, finding ways to reverse these trends is a significant challenge. And…
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This time of year, if you’re like most people, you try hard to avoid catching a cold or the flu. You’re doing whatever you can to boost your immunity. So many people I know caught something over the holidays. Knock on wood, I’ve been able to avoid catching anything so far. A few years ago,…
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You often hear people say that it’s the little things that bring us joy. One of those things is the ability to pay at the pump when I go to fill up my car at the gas station. I started driving before you were allowed to pump our own gas. It was a significant change…
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All eyes are on Washington, D.C., this weekend. And while some of it has to do with the upcoming inauguration, most of the attention surrounds TikTok. The Chinese-owned social media app is on a figurative death row. Unless the owner, ByteDance, sells it to a US-based company, new legislation will require the app’s removal from…
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