Why Do People Say Namaste at the End of Yoga Class?
The term “namaste” has become so popular it immediately conjures images of zen-like yogis, but have you ever wondered what the yoga phrase actually means? You May Like
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What You Need to Know About Swimmer’s Ear–Even If You Never Swim
Swimmer’s ear can be caused by more than just swimming. Here we break down everything you need to know about the painful infection.� Ever wonder what’s really going on inside inside your ear canal when you get swimmer’s ear? The pain occurs when water gets trapped in the ear canal, which attracts bacteria that multiply… Read More »
Why Sunlight Is So Good For You
This article originally appeared on Time.com. Even Hippocrates believed that the changing seasons had something to do with health—and that the key was how much available daylight there was during different times of the year. Many centuries later, it’s clear he was onto something. As people spend more time indoors staring at computer and television… Read More »
Here’s How to Take a Perfect Vacation
This article originally appeared on Time.com. Taking time off from work or the daily grind not only helps people de-stress and feel happier, but it also helps productivity and mood—as long as you do it right. But the barrier to entry is high, since many Americans don’t even take their allotted vacation time. Fewer Americans… Read More »
U.S. Scientists Use CRISPR to Fix Genetic Disease in Human Embryos For the First Time
This article originally appeared on Time.com. Scientists have successfully used CRISPR, a tool that cuts DNA with more precision than any other genome editing technology, to fix a genetic defect in human embryos that can cause serious heart problems, according to a landmark new study in the journal Nature. This is the first use of… Read More »
Natural Ways to Get Gorgeous
Sure, youve made the switch to organic apples and milk. And that shower cleaner under your bathroom sink smells like fresh-cut lavender, not toxic fumes. So why not upgrade to more natural skin, makeup, and hair products? The best of the new natural stuff is affordable, feels luxurious, and actually works. Read on for the… Read More »
Running Was My Therapy
Getty Images During times of extreme stress some women eat some women drink and some women binge-watch Real Housewives. But I was in the midst of a contentious divorce, and I didn’t want to risk anythingeven Cold Stone Creamery bendersbeing used against me. So last winter, I decided to run a marathon as a way… Read More »
FDA Panel Recommends Approval of the First Gene Therapy Treatment
This article originally appeared on Time.com. An advisory panel for the FDA recommended approving the first gene therapy for use in the U.S., and the treatment is meant for children with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common blood cancer in children. The FDA doesn’t have to follow the advice of the advisory committee, but… Read More »
Colorado Teen Wakes Up to ‘Crunching Sound’ as Bear Bites Into His Skull: ‘I Was Afraid for My Life’
This article originally appeared on People.com. WARNING: This story includes graphic photos Dylan McWilliams, a 19-year-old wilderness survival teacher at Glacier View Ranch in Ward, Colorado, says he was fast asleep on July 9 when he heard a “crunching sound” as a black bear bit into the back of his head while he camped under… Read More »
Colorado Teen Wakes Up to ‘Crunching Sound’ as Bear Bites Into His Skull: ‘I Was Afraid for My Life’
This article originally appeared on People.com. WARNING: This story includes graphic photos Dylan McWilliams, a 19-year-old wilderness survival teacher at Glacier View Ranch in Ward, Colorado, says he was fast asleep on July 9 when he heard a “crunching sound” as a black bear bit into the back of his head while he camped under… Read More »