Health & Lifestyle

– Manuscript – Early COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, long hours on his computer, and increased stress led U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Daniel Murillo to eat more. Then, places to work out were closed; organized exercise was out; and Murillo’s desire to work out on his own was low. “The uniform was tighter,” said Murillo after gaining over 13 kilograms during the pandemic. “I … [Read more...] about Obesity Increased in US Military during Pandemic

– Manuscript – Wildflower meadows have been growing in popularity among gardeners – and for good reason. A meadow is a usually flat area of land that is covered with tall grass. Meadows are easy to take care of, do well with little water, and provide food for birds, animals, and insects. And they are nice to look at. Wildflowers are native plants. So, if you want to … [Read more...] about When Planting a Meadow, Think of Your Garden Conditions

– Manuscript – As spring progresses in the northern half of the world, stores are offering gardeners many choices for seeds. Starting a garden from seeds, rather than buying young plants, is a low-cost way to enjoy many kinds of flowers and food crops. Looking through catalogs that offer mail-order seeds is one way to get them. Choosing seeds from racks at local … [Read more...] about Starting Plants from Seeds

– Manuscript – Drugs that fight obesity could for the first time be included on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) “essential medicines list.” The United Nations health agency told Reuters the list is used to guide government purchasing decisions in low- and middle-income countries. A group of WHO advisers will examine new requests for drugs to be included next … [Read more...] about WHO to Consider Adding Obesity Drugs to Essential Medicines List

– Manuscript – There are many apps that use mobile phone cameras and other devices that might surprise gardeners. They can provide expert gardening planning and planting advice. They may help with unwanted insects, diseases and to identify plants and insects. Some apps even use new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality. Jessica Damiano … [Read more...] about Five Apps for Helpful Gardening Information