For adults who crave candy and ice cream almost as much as their children, the bad news on sugar continues to pour in. Earlier this year, research into sugar’s deleterious effects showed a connection to cancer, heart disease and diabetes. More recently, the American Dental Association reminded everyone just how bad sugar is for their teeth. … [Read more...]
Benedict Cumberbatch Becomes Marvel’s Doctor Strange
Benedict Cumberbatch has thrilled us with his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, Khan in Star Trek and who can forget Smaug from the Hobbit series … now he has taken on the role of the upcoming Marvel movie’s Doctor Strange. … [Read more...]
Device Addiction: Parents, Wake the Hell Up
In an age where technology is king, most people are happily attached to their smartphones, tablets or laptops. It is a mobile, viral world out there folks. There are many positives to this, but there are some not so great considerations to contemplate, like what this does to the children growing up in this era. Best-selling author Robert Blake thinks parents should "wake the … [Read more...]
Pardon My Pretty Is Your Skin’s New Best Friend
Everyone wants to look and feel good, but I think many people will also say they want to smell good too. One thing I have often disliked about many scented products is the artificial ingredients or strong, lingering odor even after it’s been on a while. Pardon My Pretty (PMP) has a range of products that not only make you smell good without overpowering your nostrils, but also … [Read more...]
Thai Style Quinoa Salad Recipe
Sometimes salads really can be filling as well as good for you. This Thai quinoa salad is a great example of a delicious dish that will feel you up and keep you fit. And the best thing? It takes amazing! … [Read more...]
Renewable Energy State Requirements Increase by 50%
State renewables portfolio standards, known as RPS policies, have contributed to more than half of all renewable electricity growth in the United States since 2000. Most state RPS requirements will continue to rise through at least 2020, if not beyond, and collectively these policies will require substantial further growth in U.S. renewable electricity supplies. These findings, … [Read more...]
The Plague of Diabetes Grows to 422 Billion Worldwide
Since 1980, the number of adults with diabetes worldwide has quadrupled from 108 million to 422 million in 2014, according to a new study published in The Lancet. The findings provide the most comprehensive estimates of worldwide diabetes trends to date and show that diabetes is fast becoming a major problem in low and middle income countries. … [Read more...]
The Stolen Will Steal Your Ear Drums If You’re Not Dead
The New Jersey based pop-rockers The Stolen just released their video for single “I’m So Dead”, off the band’s new EP I’m So Dead, due out tomorrow, April 8! The 5-track EP is laced with 90s rock, modern pop and R&B sensibilities reminiscent of The 1975, The Summer Set and The Maine. … [Read more...]