While our ancestors relied on their senses to assess how they were doing, increasingly, we rely on gadgets. Today, if you’re curious enough, you can measure your heart rate, your step count, your exercise intensity,… How to Use Fitness Trackers without Losing Touch with Yourself

As with most things in life, I approach parenting 6 kids with a bit of a different style. I’ve been known to wash my hair with mud, and brush my teeth with charcoal, and I’m… My Unconventional Approach to Parenting (and Education)

Heart failure is a growing problem in America. According to a study published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure, around 6.7 million Americans over the age of 20 have heart failure, and this figure is… Severe Infections Increase Long-Term Risk of Heart Failure

Confidentiality is a fundamental pillar of information security. In sensitive deployments, such as those involving federal governments, military and defense agencies, and large financial institutions, the demand for confidentiality extends well beyond the typical 5… Understanding the Quantum Threat to Network Security

Long COVID patients haven’t stopped pushing for more research funding to find treatments for their condition, including this protest in Washington, D.C. in 2022. Anadolu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anadolu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images It’s… 5 years since the pandemic started, long COVID research is gaining ground : Shots

Measles continues to spread in West Texas and New Mexico, with more than 250 people infected — many unvaccinated school-age children. Two cases in Oklahoma, for which state officials have not provided a location, have… Measles in the U.S.: Latest Maps and Cases

Are vegetable and seed oils “toxic”?! From TikTok to bestseller lists, vegetable oils—a.k.a. “seed oils”—are a big topic right now. To be fair, folks have debated the merits of vegetable oils dating back to when… Olive Oil vs. Vegetable Oil vs. Butter

Part of my mom’s family is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. Whenever I visited there I’ve loved the flavors of Cajun cooking. Especially the Cajun seasoning blend, which gives a special kick to the local… Ragin’ Cajun Seasoning Recipe

For centuries, marigold flowers (Tagetes spp.) have been valued in traditional medicine, cuisine and even religious rituals. These bright, golden blooms have been used in Ayurvedic and Latin American medicine to treat skin, eye and… Marigolds — A Functional Food Rich in Nutrients and Antioxidants