The Dead Sea is located at the border of Israel and Jordan. It contains some therapeutic wonders; breathtaking crystalline salt shores, dense mineral-rich mud and brilliant clear blue waters. This unique composition of natural minerals is produced from the dissolving surface salt of the lake. The compound is then refined by the sun, resulting in
By Rachel Graber
In this day and age, we are all a part of the busy, fast-track lifestyle that is the way of the modern world. The demands of work life and family/social life can be very time consuming. Many people want to improve their life with a healthier lifestyle, but getting started and staying on track can
By Kylie Thompson
Many of us know that antioxidants are good for us, and we may eat foods rich in antioxidants or use products with antioxidants in them accordingly, but what do they do? Antioxidants prevent oxidative stress, which can cause degenerative diseases, inflammatory diseases, and aging. The process of oxidative stress happens when there is an imbalance
By Leo Jennings
After using innovation, determination, expertise, and experience to drive Stark County safely through the pandemic, Kirt Conrad, CEO of the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA), said he and his staff are keeping their foot on the accelerator as life returns to normal in the region. “The new routes and programs we have already launched
By Emily Kobel
We all are often running around between work, extra curriculars, workouts, and, for some of us, kids! With all of this going on, we sometimes forget to properly fuel our bodies to keep us going. I know from experience what a long day feels like. Sometimes I am away from home for two meals, or
By Michelle Slates
Are you willing to engage in a summer challenge that will make you feel unbelievable? No, I’m not talking about completing a level 6 whitewater rafting adventure or zip lining through the treetops! Simply unplug. Unplug from what? Technology, of course. We have become a society that is fixated on using smartphones and computers. Most of
By Danielle Wirick
Success for a New Nutrition Plan Maybe you don’t know. One of the biggest pitfalls people encounter when they start a new nutrition plan is called the “I know” syndrome. Let’s say you’re teaching a beginner how to cook and they keep turning the heat up and burning the food. They keep saying they’re not a good
By Cierra Bloom
Health by Nature – A Shift in the Wellness Paradigm In today’s society, it is typical to go to the doctor after a problem has already developed. Based on the issue, the doctor usually prescribes a medicine to treat the symptom and we are sent on our way. But what if we could prevent these
By Knute E. Hankins
On January 23, 2015, I had a heart attack at the age of 58. Everyone who knew me was surprised as I had always been a runner and fitness-minded individual. I had been in a fairly aggressive workout program from August through January to get ready to run distance again. That night in January I
By Brittany Ostrander
Have you ever thought you would like to make healthier changes to your eating habits, but it seems just too complicated and overwhelming? Have you made a New Year’s resolutions in the past but soon got frustrated and gave up? If so, don’t despair! You are not alone. There are many out there in the
By Hannah Alderfer
If you’ve ever taken medication after a hard workout to help ease the aching muscles you’re anticipating, then you might want to rethink why you’re doing that. Taking an anti-inflammatory is not the best way to deal with post exercise soreness or delayed onset muscle soreness. When it comes to dealing with acute inflammation due
By Polly Lorenzo
The lesson I learned in 2020 is how to pivot. How did I pivot to create my most successful real estate year during a worldwide pandemic? In 2020, I had to figure out how to suddenly change my real estate business. The pivot was figuring out what resources were available that no one else was
