Tag: Health

When emotionally taxing situations arise, many people may bury their strong feelings in pints of ice cream or mounds of mashed potatoes. This practice, while comforting in the moment, is often blamed for health and weight problems. However, the actual issues associated with “stress eating” are much more nuanced than labeling a habit as simply good or bad. Many a...

Oklahoma’s varied topography lends itself to an array of outdoor activities, but it’s hard to get more primative than simply throwing on a backpack, outfitting yourself with only a tent and a few necessities, and hitting the trail … or at least driving to one of the many campgrounds through the state. Summertime camping is a challenge because of the...

Many an eater has a preference when it comes to the color of eggs. Some claim brown eggs are more natural, or that white eggs taste better. The truth is the difference in hue doesn’t significantly affect what is actually eaten. Most eggs have roughly the same amount of calories (around 80), with similar vitamin and mineral contents; the color...

Whether you have perfect “20/20” vision or your eyesight requires a bit of correction, ocular health is a concern that we should all look at from time to time. Summer brings additional considerations for your eyes. Enjoying time in the sun is a joy of the season, but it can be hazardous for your peepers. “The main threat of ultraviolet exposure...

Working Smarter, Not Harder Advances have brought home technology into the mainstream. Here are some tips and devices to help streamline your home automation process. Welcome to the home of the future. As the IoT, or Internet of Things, continues to proliferate this year, smart home technology has become better streamlined for, and more accessible to, the average consumer than ever before. With...

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so the best course of action during a night out on the town will always be to drink in moderation or to avoid alcohol altogether. But if your evening was more celebratory than you had planned and the hangover train has already left the station, here are some proven tips...