Is there any truth to things being crazy during the time when the moon is full? It sure seems to ring true for my world. I was just wondering if there is any science to this surprising chaos.
Diets can be difficult to navigate. Since no two people are the same, a healthy diet that satisfies one person won’t necessarily satisfy another. Vegetarians might be perfectly happy without chicken or steak, while some people might shudder at the notion of never indulging in the occasional filet mignon.
Singing and dancing their way through the 50s, 60s 70s & 80s, The Suits bring a fresh and highly entertaining show to the E! Terrell stage on Thursday evening, February 15, 2024. Showtime is 7:30 pm at the Terrell ISD Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center located at 700 Poetry Road in Terrell.
It is that time of the year when high school seniors are anticipating their graduation.
Be patient with plants that took the brunt of recent freezing temperatures. It may be an eyesore, but cleaning and pruning at this point could do more harm than good. (Texas A&M AgriLife photos by Sam Craft and Courtney Sacco)
Freeze damaged trees may not make it after this latest cold snap, but homeowners should give high-value plants a chance to recover before removing them. ‘Looking dead’ is not necessarily dead in many cases. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Courtney Sacco)
Pruning dead plant material can cause more harm through winter
February 2 is Groundhog Day for most of America, and in Forney, this year it is the official ribbon- cutting for The Keith Bell Opportunity Central. But for me, it is my Auntie Ann’s birthday. Ann Glynn was a force to be reckoned with if you were less than when interacting with children, dogs, or old people. She was an amazing volunteer when she became a stay-at-home mom and a great example of being an involved citizen. She served on the Planning and Zoning Board for the City of Grapevine when that municipality was starting its growth phase– her time on the board saw the development of the Historic District at its beginning. She was educated as a speech pathologist for elementary and preelementary children and returned to that in her later years after moving to Cedar Hill with her family.
Diet and exercise are the key components of maintaining a healthy weight and protecting yourself against chronic disease. According to the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, eating smart and being active have similar effects, including reducing risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, some cancers, and diabetes. In addition, these healthy living strategies can improve personal appearance and improve overall well-being - helping people live longer and maintain their independence.
Fish is an important component of a healthy diet. Compared to many other sources of protein, including beef, pork and chicken, certain varieties of fish are lower in calories per serving size. Plus, fish is an important source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to heart and brain health.
Each new day brings the potential for change, even amid the routine of the daily grind. When people start the day with positive thoughts, it can affect how they behave and see themselves throughout the day, and may even benefit their overall health.
The formula for healthy living has remained the same for decades. Healthy eating paired with regular exercise can lower risk for a number of ailments, including chronic diseases. But it’s important that individuals avoid overdoing it in regard to exercise. Too much of anything can negate its benefits, and exercise is no exception.
Spending time in nature has been found to be beneficial to psychological well-being.
Mental health issues have garnered considerable attention in recent years, but the scope of the global mental health crisis may be even greater than people realize. A recent study co-led by researchers at Harvard Medical School and the University of Queensland that was published in The Lancet Psychiatry in fall 2023 concluded that one out of every two people in the world will develop a mental health disorder at some point in their lifetime. That makes mental health disorders a more common problem than cancer, heart disease and other physical ailments that tend to garner more attention than mental health issues.
If you don’t get sufficient rainfall, make sure dormant plants get a drink every 6 weeks. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)
Whether Santa needs some ideas for you or there’s a gardener you’re stumped shopping for, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert has some holiday gift ideas.
B Dear Aunt B, I have young children. I want to make Christmas special. I want there to be meaning, not just flash. I do like the flash of the holidays, but I want more. I don’t know how to compete with all my children’s friends and their families. How can I have fun and make meaning too? I also want to start traditions, and I don’t have a clue. Any ideas?
“I want to quit my job.” I said these words to my husband through tears one evening. He knew it was coming. I had been unhappy for years. In fact, I hadn’t wanted to return to this particular job after the death of my daughter. 2008 had been a horrifying year, financially and otherwise. It is hard to lose the sorts of things we lost: a child, my health, our home, both of our jobs. Recessions are not for sissies. So, eventually, I had returned to that career. It was as awful as I remembered, but a home to rent and the smell of food on the table was more important than my feelings. Yet, there we sat, in 2010, living in that rented home we could not afford to buy, driving cars purchased more for impressing our neighbors than commuting, and working hours that left us impossibly strained and exhausted. Welcome to America, huh? From the outside, we looked fine. If you got close, however, the strains and cracks and imperfections were showing, like a China pitcher with a chip. Just turn it to the back of the cabinet. Hide it. That conversation netted us more than just a game plan to escape. It led to a chain of events that culminated in owning Fancy, the best truck in the free world.
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