The foundation of a good exercise program is to understand the goals and devise a plan to attain them. The following are common mistakes that people make in fitness gyms and advice on how to avoid them. 1. Wrong Technique Applying improper techniques minimizes the effect of activities such as yoga, weightlifting, or running. The…
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6 Common Misconceptions About Owning a Firearm
To many people, guns are scary and dangerous. They believe firearms are only useful for violence and killing. However, this popular opinion is just that: an opinion. There are many reasons to own a gun, such as hunting for food or defending yourself against an attacker. In this article, we’ll debunk six common misconceptions about…
5 Tips For Speaking Up And Advocating For Your Child
Until your child is mature enough and well informed to stand up for themselves, you, as a parent, are your child’s best advocate. You must understand your child’s strengths and shortcomings to be able to speak up for them in their stead. Mostly when it comes to matters concerning school or their well-being, being able…
Design Ideas for Your Clothing Store
The Best Décor for a Clothing Store The décor of a clothing store is important to increase sales. Fashion editor Helen Lee Schifter asks retail clothing store owners to get creative while decorating their store. They should have a flexible approach and keep changing the décor based on the behavior of customers and the volume…
The Benefits To Switching To Green Energy
The climate crisis is real. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) called its latest report a “Code Red for humanity”. The environmental benefits of green energy have been drummed into everyone. People generally understand that these solutions reduce our carbon footprint and that unlike fossil fuels, they will never run out. What is often…
What Makes Sugar Unhealthy?
What Makes Sugar Unhealthy? Sugar has been discovered by scientists as one of the main causes of weight gain. Some scientists have found that sugar can stop the production of fat-burning hormones by inhibiting the hormone adiponectin, produced by fat cells. Unlike other hormones, adiponectin levels are far more influenced by diet than exercise. Because…
The Importance Of Personal Action In Combating Climate Change
In the face of climate change, the importance of individual action can seem trivial. The argument is that calls for individual action guilt people into taking action that will not have any impact on the overall state of the climate. Individual actions, these people argue, are a drop in the bucket, a pointless protest that…
How Often Should People Attend Church?
How Often Should People Attend Church? For months, COVID shut down in-person church services all over the United States. However, in the later months of the pandemic, which is still raging due to numerous variants, Father George Rutler has held daily masses at his church in New York City. While he promoted social responsibility, wearing…
Fall Activities To Do This Year
Fall Activities To Do This Year As the leaves start to fall, here are some Fall activities Helen Lee Schifter would recommend. Hike at a local park Hiking at a local park puts one closer to nature, with fresh air and warm sunshine. Hiking at a local park also puts one closer to the town…
Breakfast Habits for a New Era
As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It comes from a compound word of breaking the fast and alludes to the energy one will need to face the day. Breakfast habits have changed during COVID, and they are likely for the better. There are numerous benefits to having a breakfast routine…