August 12, 2021 — 9:31 AM While desserts are tasty any time of year, most people don’t want hot-from-the-oven treats when temperatures are high in summer. This is where no-bake desserts can come in handy, like my healthy take on creamy, citrusy Key lime pie. Key lime pie is known for its zesty flavor, velvety…
August 12, 2021 — 4:03 AM Ever interacted with someone who seems to feel like they’re a god among humans? Such people are sometimes described as having a “god complex.” While it’s not an actual diagnosis or even a clinical term, this popular label gets thrown around a lot, and there are some telltale signs…
August 12, 2021 — 3:05 AM Aside from simply smelling nice, essential oils have long been thought to come with a number of therapeutic brain benefits (hence the name “aromatherapy”). But what are they, exactly—and which scents hold the most of them? That’s what researchers from Monash University in Australia recently looked into, and their…
August 12, 2021 — 2:05 AM “Sitting is the new smoking,” I remember hearing a friend say a couple of years ago and was immediately taken aback. How could that be true? Well, according to the CDC, prolonged sitting time has emerged as a risk factor for various negative health outcomes, including cancer, heart disease,…
August 12, 2021 — 1:09 AM Spending an unforeseen amount of uninterrupted time with anyone—even someone you love—can take a toll. So it’s no wonder relationship conflict began to rise during the pandemic lockdown. Aside from living in such close quarters, the added stress of potential health or financial setbacks definitely created trouble in paradise. …
Wisdom, Wellness and Faith Among Lessons Learned During Delta Surge The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with a wide range of opinions, which don’t necessarily reflect our own. Community stories are not commissioned by our editorial team and must meet…
…. or how easily we can get lost in our relationships The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with a wide range of opinions, which don’t necessarily reflect our own. Community stories are not commissioned by our editorial team and must…
It’s 5 p.m., and you’re exhausted. The kids are hungry, but no one knows what they want to eat for dinner. With very little energy, you force yourself into the kitchen and look through every cabinet, hoping for a spark of inspiration. Eventually, you toss a few ingredients together and hope for the best. It…
When school violence occurs, it is important for parents to communicate openly, in an age-appropriate way, with their children to restore feelings of comfort, safety, and security. While it is difficult to shield your children from the chatter and speculation that occurs within your community – the conversations that they may overhear at school, with…
Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mike Edwards is a career executive who has held high positions at many large corporations. Always self-sufficient, Mike paid for his own college education, majoring in marketing and earning a bachelor’s degree in business from Drexel University in 1983. After graduating, he went straight into retail, having been recruited by May…
