The International Storytelling for Health Conference at the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. Once upon a time, there was a conference, unlike any other conference that had been before. The business suits and ties were transformed into floral prints, casual dress and funky outfits. When night was nigh, I walked in …

Do you like gardening? Do you see it as a form of exercise? Personally, I see it as a hobby but an active one – so much better than slouching about. One of our regular contributor Zack Spring from Travel Fit is here today to talk a bit about gardening. Here …

Tory Burch is a high-end fashion designer (I definitely cannot afford her clothes, handbags, etc.). But she also is a huge supporter of women entrepreneurs. Last Thursday (March 5th), she held her annual Embrace Ambition Summit in New York City. The description of the event read: “We are bringing together leaders and …

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If you are frequently feeling weak, moody, and low on energy, then you may have a vitamin B-12 deficiency. Medical studies show that vitamin B-12 is one of the nutrients that many people are deficient in, especially those who have a compromised immune system, Crohn’s disease, lupus, or celiac disease. …

COVID-19, formally known as the novel coronavirus, was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. It has become increasingly important to understand not only the physical symptoms but also the impact on mental health. While the focus of current research is primarily on nurses and …

Obesity can negatively affect your quality of life. It’s one of the influential risk factors for serious health issues like heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and even some types of cancer. While you’ve probably heard that in order to lose weight, you have to change your lifestyle, you may …

In this climate of physical distancing over the last few weeks, I’ve made a deliberate effort to talk more with people.  To talk with colleagues and members, family, neighbours, good friends, and particularly enjoyably, some old friends who I rarely find time to call. Not email them, not text them, …

Natural and herbal methods of birth control Contraception can often be a catch 22 situation because it can be the smart choice for many people who aren’t interested or prepared in having children, but some methods of birth control can be unnatural and can present negative side effects. This can …

A few years ago the hubbie and I but devoured every episode of Rick Stein’s India cooking show. After the series finished, we picked up the accompanying cookbook and we have made a few bits and pieces from it but I can never seem to follow a recipe without tweaking …