Creating Superman (and woman): Who benefits from human enhancement?

Creating Superman (and woman): Who benefits from human enhancement?

“Improve a mechanical device and you may double productivity, but improve man and you gain a thousand fold.” That’s what the character Khan Noonien Singh remarked on the original Star Trek episode Space Seed . Portrayed brilliantly by the late Ricardo Montalbán, Khan was…

21 Reasons Avocados Are One of the Best Foods on the Planet

21 Reasons Avocados Are One of the Best Foods on the Planet

From our love of guac to our obsession with avocado toast, these green and creamy fruits continue to steal the hearts of many all over the world. While they certainly have their own unique and gooey goodness, avocados also have a wide variety of…

9 Amazing Acetyl-L-Carnitine Benefits & Side Effects

9 Amazing Acetyl-L-Carnitine Benefits & Side Effects

Acetyl-L-carnitine can lift your mood, sharpen your mind, and offset brain aging. It works by maximizing energy use in the body and boosting acetylcholine, the most important neurotransmitter for learning and memory. Read on to find out if acetyl-L-carnitine is for you and how…

Using Self-Pleasure as a Way to Get to Know Yourself

Using Self-Pleasure as a Way to Get to Know Yourself

Arman Zhenikeyev via Getty Images Where’s my vulva? There’s my vulva! Masturbation — there, I said it! For some reason, people treat masturbating as if it’s something to be shameful about. And let’s face it, everyone does it, so why is it so taboo…

Jack Levine: Art O’Hara — a memorial tribute

Jack Levine: Art O’Hara — a memorial tribute

Ed. note — Longtime St. Petersburg children’s advocate Art O’Hara died in June at age 67. The following is from a celebration of his life held July 27 at the Mount Zion AME Church in St. Petersburg. ___ I have had the honor to…

Ellen’s Prescription for Work Stress

Ellen’s Prescription for Work Stress

In 1862, the first year of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln said, “With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh, I should die.” Lincoln was well-known for his sense of humor, and had an acute awareness…

Concordia researchers receive more than $1 million for interdisciplinary explorations on aging

Concordia researchers receive more than $1 million for interdisciplinary explorations on aging

Christophe Guy: “These projects offer next-generation solutions to the many problems faced by our aging population.” Members of Concordia’s engAGE: Centre for Research on Aging will be able to advance their work thanks to more than $1 million from the Fonds de recherche du…

My favourite superfoods by Dr Johanna Ward

My favourite superfoods by Dr Johanna Ward

Broccoli: Broccoli is one of the healthiest greens you can eat. It belongs to the cruciferous family and contains an abundance of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants, not to mention the incredible sulforaphane. Dr Johanna Ward Sulforaphane is mainly found in cruciferous vegetables. Sulforaphane…

15 Incredible Green Tea Benefits for Women

15 Incredible Green Tea Benefits for Women

Green tea is one of the most prized types of tea in the whole world. With its low caffeine content, the drink is an excellent morning beverage for those that want to get an initial boost of energy without the adrenaline rush that can…

Easy Ways To Incorporate Nature Into Your Life To Save Your Mental Health

Easy Ways To Incorporate Nature Into Your Life To Save Your Mental Health

Feeling overwhelmed with your busy life? Anxiety over, well… everything? It’s okay—I’ve got the solution. Take a deep breath. Imagine yourself stepping into a garden. Your bare feet sink into soft green grass. Leafy trees rustle in the breeze and flowers bloom. Ahead of…

Nootropics Are the Next Wellness Trend Everyone Will Be Talking About

Nootropics Are the Next Wellness Trend Everyone Will Be Talking About

Ah, yes, another wellness trend sweeping the nation, promising to change your life and/or empty your bank account. Nootropics, lovingly referred to as “ smart drugs ,” are the latest wellness supplement being sold at top retailers and being flashed on the feed of…

Ellen’s Answer to Work Stress

Ellen’s Answer to Work Stress

In 1862, the first year of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln said, “With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh, I should die.” Lincoln was well-known for his sense of humor, and had an acute awareness…

Expectant mothers can mitigate the impact of marijuana on baby’s brain development

A team of researchers led by members of the University of Colorado School of Medicine at the Anschutz Medical Campus found that choline, an essential micronutrient, can prevent fetal brain developmental problems that can occur when mothers use marijuana while pregnant. The findings are…

Thrivous Launches Surge, the Acute Nootropic

"Surge is a powerful combination of nootropic ingredients," said Lincoln Cannon, CEO at Thrivous. "It’s more than the sum of its parts. Although each ingredient is an effective nootropic on its own, clinical research has shown that supplementing them together can result in even…

Mobile phones and 5G networks are accelerating the mass dumbing down of humanity… and it’s all by design

Mobile phones and 5G networks are accelerating the mass dumbing down of humanity… and it’s all by design

( Natural News ) The mass dumbing down of humanity is being deliberately accelerated, and mobile computing devices are one of the primary causes. Instead of people retaining knowledge in their own consciousness, everybody becomes a “vessel” to be controlled by remote information that’s…

Expectant mothers can mitigate the impact of marijuana on baby’s brain development

Expectant mothers can mitigate the impact of marijuana on baby's brain development

Credit: CC0 Public Domain A team of researchers led by members of the University of Colorado School of Medicine at the Anschutz Medical Campus found that choline, an essential micronutrient, can prevent fetal brain developmental problems that can occur when mothers use marijuana while…

Why Do You Get Tired After Sex? 9 Things You Never Knew About Orgasms, According To Experts

The orgasm is a wonder of the body that deserves celebration, and thankfully, we have that very opportunity coming up soon. On July 31, the country can indeed rejoice in National Orgasm Day! To honor this fine event, it’s time to learn some facts…

Want Brain-Boosting Nootropics That Actually Work? Here They Are.

Want Brain-Boosting Nootropics That Actually Work? Here They Are.

A lot of nutritional supplement companies market nootropics as miracle smart drugs, making all sorts of unfounded claims about what they can do. However, there are some companies that take things like “science” and “research” seriously. And one of them is the California-based Neurohacker…

Why You Should Consider A CBD Oil Massage

Pure CBD oil is no longer a secret term, it’s all over the internet as well as a part of discussion in masses. Its consistent use in areas like vaping, anti-aging cream , and ability to treat anxiety in pets are the new consideration….

Beacon of HOPE Wellness Committee: Do you have trouble sleeping?

If you do, you’re not alone. Studies show that 30-40% of people will have significant insomnia at some point in their lives. It could be tossing and turning a night or two a week up to chronic insomnia, which is when you have difficulty…

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