When it comes to feeling overwhelmed or unmotivated to do tasks ranging from fulfilling simple New Year's resolutions to work tasks, talking to other people can help.
As people ring in the new year, it seems as though American diners and cooks are focusing more on vegetables and other plant-based foods, moving veggies from the side plate to the main dish. Award-winning restaurants such as AL's Place in San Francisco are putting fruit and vegetable dishes that include squash, pears, and persimmons at the center of the plate, while steaks are listed as a side dish.
Bullying during childhood years has been found to have an effect on the individual's adult health life. A new study revealed that kids who were bullied is likely to develop mental illness or turned into disturbed adults.
A Northern Michigan University has released its yearly list of about a dozen words and phrases it argues should be banned from everyday use in 2016. Lake Superior State University released its 41st list on December 31, Thursday. Some of the words and phrases that made this year's list include "break the Internet," "presser" (press conference), "walk it back" (take back statement/reverse action) "join the conversation," "price point," "vape" (smoke e-cigarettes), and "stakeholder."
Over half of all New Year's resolutions are to get into shape and remain healthy starting in January, which causes a big boost in gym memberships and group fitness classes. Following the season of family gatherings, holiday parties and big feasts, many people promise themselves to boost their health and fitness during the New Year. However, personal trainers have the difficult task of keeping motivated people in the gym until they meet their weight loss and fitness goals.
Old Navy is under fire for a line of toddler T-shirts that seem to discourage people becoming artists, which has caused the fashion company to pull the controversial shirts from their stores due to customer feedback. The shirt includes the moniker Young Aspiring Artist, but the word "artist" has been crossed out and substituted with other jobs such as "astronaut" and "president."
An upstate New York woman facing Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges was exonerated due to her being diagnosed with a rare condition known as Auto-Brewery Syndrome. The serious charges were dropped because the condition causes people's digestive system to turn food into alcohol.
The US Postal Service just created stamps to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the famed TV series "Star Trek." The post office released preview of the designs which feature the Starfleet symbol, the USS Enterprise, Spock's Vulcan salute and a silhouette of a crewman.
2015 is coming to a close and you vow to yourself that you will make things right next year.
Disney has pulled its "Frozen" themed non-alcoholic drink in a champagne bottle designed for children. The action was taken after alcohol awareness campaigners pointed out that giving children fake champagne bottles could encourage them to drink real alcoholic drinks.
Kosher-certified medical marijuana will soon be available to severely ill people in New York state who need the natural remedy. Vireo Health has reported its cannabis capsules and vaporization cartridges were approved by the Orthodox Union, verifying that the pot products meet strict religious standards.
Derby the cybernetic dog born with underdeveloped legs and paws has just received longer 3D-printed prosthetic limbs that allow the canine to stand and sit normally. 3D Systems' original model was a temporary version that caused the Husky to sit down at a lower-than-normal level, but allowed him to walk and run with the prosthetic legs.
The new year is a good time as any to be more knowledgeable and alert to health issues like cardiac arrest, which claims the lives of many people across the world. The sad reality is, many people ignore the early warning symptoms.
A dinner at the Olive Garden on New Year's Eve will cost $400 per person at Times Square. The deal will include a buffet meal, open bar, and DJ, but no unlimited salad and breadsticks. Guests can also get a limited view of the ball dropping on Times Square at midnight.
Stem cell research becomes more extensive as it aids scientists in the evaluation of experimental drugs for Alzheimer's disease.
