There’s a medical term called hypochondria that applies to many people in some degree. Hypochondria refers to a person who hears about an illness, and then they believe they have it. It’s an anxiety disorder that varies in severity. Some people feel sick at…
Read MoreDriving a car is a normal, every day activity for most people, but it still comes with the risk that a car accident could happen. Fender benders can startle us but don’t have lasting effects, other than maybe a dent in our bumper. Major…
Read MoreIf you’d told me ten years ago, I never would have believed you: I live in Australia. I made the move not long ago, and it was one of the wildest things I’ve ever done. And I’m well into my retirement years, too! I…
Read MoreTetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabinol (CBD) are the two components of the marijuana plant that scientists inquire about the most. Both also have the highest concentration of cannabis. THC and CBD share a special interdependent relationship and work together to increase therapeutic value; however, CBD…
Read MorePoker never gave me what I wanted. Not what I wanted at first, that is. My goal, when I first began to play poker, was money. Of course it was money. I wanted to get so good at poker I could win game after…
Read MoreVirginia can be a hard state to classify. It’s arguably the northernmost Southern state, which makes for a compelling mix of the New South and the Old South. It has a rich history worth discovering, but it also has a bright and economically diverse…
Read MoreThe tendency for people to live off the land has grown in the last few decades. Part of the appeal seems to be the organic movement and the desire for individuals to know what they are putting in their bodies. Also, the health-conscious movement…
Read MoreIt’s true what they say: when you have a baby, everything changes. If you have more than one child, things keep on changing. But if you’re wondering what life after a baby will look like and feel anxiety about losing the life you have…
Read MoreOur skin is changing all the time. When we feel stressed, we may see more blemishes. When we get a great deal of exercise and drink plenty of water, we may notice our skin is glowing. Another way it changes is with the seasons.…
Read MoreBefore starting a project, we have to be realistic about what we can and can’t expect from it. The cliché, “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” may sound kind of corny, but it’s a cliché because there’s some truth to it. The bigger the…
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