Jul 27, 2022
With the increase is mass shootings as well as the effects of this long-term pandemic, mental health topics are at the forefront. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the USA according to the CDC, A new phone number for suicide prevention has been launched, 988. Use it if you are distressed. Even if you are...
Jul 20, 2022
Are we being a “Pollyanna” to want the world to be kinder? For a summer and fall of kindness, tune in. In the plant world, botanists and taxonomists who name plants also look to the realm of animals using zoographical Latin or Greek-based names for various genera and species. Sometimes a part of the plant will...
Jul 13, 2022
Can food boost your brain power? Studies indicate that oxidative stress and inflammatory mediators in the blood can cause damage to brain cells. Berries come to the rescue to counteract and reduce the damage. Find out how you can improve your brain by eating more berries. We all have a favorite illustrated book from our...
Jul 06, 2022
Of the known 331 species of hummingbirds, 27 types are found in the United States, and 14 reside in California. Hummers only live in North and South America. Hummingbirds are some of the greatest pollinators as they can visit one to three thousand flowers in a single day. Find out what plants hummingbirds prefer and...