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Rachel Ceruti Is Curbing Environmental Waste By Upcycling Clothes

Growing up, Rachel Ceruti had an appreciation for the environment, but she didn’t consider herself an environmentalist nor had she started upcycling clothes. Her awareness of environmental issues developed after her Peace Corps trip in Uganda, Africa. While she was there, she learned about how secondhand clothing is shipped to

O.J. Simpson Died of Prostate Cancer: A Wake-Up Call for Black Men

Orenthal James Simpson, popularly known as O.J. Simpson, passed away at the age of 76 on April 10th from prostate cancer. Simpson was a once famous University of Southern California running back, a Heisman Trophy-winning, and former NFL Buffalo Bills football whose gridiron career was overshadowed by the murder of

Ex-NBA Veteran Nate Robinson Needs of a Kidney Transplant

Yesterday, The Daily Mail reported NBA veteran Nate Robinson, 39, admitted that ‘he doesn’t have long to live’ if he can’t get a kidney replacement. The former Knicks guard announced in October 2022 he had been dealing with Renal Kidney Failure and had been undergoing treatment privately for four years.  

Self-Prioritization Is the Key to Success. Here’s How to Put Yourself First

Sometimes, it’s the most obvious thing that we miss. In pursuing success, we often forget to prioritize the most fundamental aspect—ourselves. Dr. Jude Emokpare, a physician and wellness advocate, believes that our mental well-being, physical well-being and productivity are three critical components we tend to deprioritize subconsciously. By doing so,

The Midlife Edit: How to Take an Inventory of Your Life and Start Fresh

Changing and evolving comes with the territory of being alive, but the midlife years often bring an opportunity for more dramatic shifts. For many people, there often comes a point when they realize they are no longer fulfilled or happy with the path they’ve been on. Dr. Ellen Albertson, psychologist

8 Travel Apps You Need to Download Before Your Next Vacation

If flight prices during the summer are any indication, travel will be at an all-time high in 2024. A recent study found that 50% of Americans are planning to travel more than they did in 2023. That means we’ll likely see crowded airports and stressed travelers.  As someone who has

6 Commonly Overlooked Tax Deductions to Maximize Your Return

“Can a dead person deduct medical expenses?” “Can I claim my pet as a dependent? What about my au pair?” These are just a few of the numerous requests Andy Phillips, director for the Tax Institute at H&R Block in Kansas City, Missouri, fields when tax time rolls around, as

RDN Johane Filemon on How Supplements Fit into to Your Nutrition Plan

Self-care and wellness are the buzzwords of the moment, but it isn’t easy to know where to begin the journey of optimal health. However, we know nutrition is a crucial factor. We spoke with Johane Filemon, a Registered Dietician Nutritionist who runs a company called Wonderfully Nutritious, about the role

RDN Johane Filemon on How Supplements Fit into to Your Nutrition Plan

Self-care and wellness are the buzzwords of the moment, but it isn’t easy to know where to begin the journey of optimal health. However, we know nutrition is a crucial factor. We spoke with Johane Filemon, a Registered Dietician Nutritionist who runs a company called Wonderfully Nutritious, about the role

Rachel Ceruti Is Curbing Environmental Waste By Upcycling Clothes

Growing up, Rachel Ceruti had an appreciation for the environment, but she didn’t consider herself an environmentalist nor had she started upcycling clothes. Her awareness of environmental issues developed after her Peace Corps trip in Uganda, Africa. While she was there, she learned about how secondhand clothing is shipped to

O.J. Simpson Died of Prostate Cancer: A Wake-Up Call for Black Men

Orenthal James Simpson, popularly known as O.J. Simpson, passed away at the age of 76 on April 10th from prostate cancer. Simpson was a once famous University of Southern California running back, a Heisman Trophy-winning, and former NFL Buffalo Bills football whose gridiron career was overshadowed by the murder of

Ex-NBA Veteran Nate Robinson Needs of a Kidney Transplant

Yesterday, The Daily Mail reported NBA veteran Nate Robinson, 39, admitted that ‘he doesn’t have long to live’ if he can’t get a kidney replacement. The former Knicks guard announced in October 2022 he had been dealing with Renal Kidney Failure and had been undergoing treatment privately for four years.  

Self-Prioritization Is the Key to Success. Here’s How to Put Yourself First

Sometimes, it’s the most obvious thing that we miss. In pursuing success, we often forget to prioritize the most fundamental aspect—ourselves. Dr. Jude Emokpare, a physician and wellness advocate, believes that our mental well-being, physical well-being and productivity are three critical components we tend to deprioritize subconsciously. By doing so,

The Midlife Edit: How to Take an Inventory of Your Life and Start Fresh

Changing and evolving comes with the territory of being alive, but the midlife years often bring an opportunity for more dramatic shifts. For many people, there often comes a point when they realize they are no longer fulfilled or happy with the path they’ve been on. Dr. Ellen Albertson, psychologist

8 Travel Apps You Need to Download Before Your Next Vacation

If flight prices during the summer are any indication, travel will be at an all-time high in 2024. A recent study found that 50% of Americans are planning to travel more than they did in 2023. That means we’ll likely see crowded airports and stressed travelers.  As someone who has

6 Commonly Overlooked Tax Deductions to Maximize Your Return

“Can a dead person deduct medical expenses?” “Can I claim my pet as a dependent? What about my au pair?” These are just a few of the numerous requests Andy Phillips, director for the Tax Institute at H&R Block in Kansas City, Missouri, fields when tax time rolls around, as

RDN Johane Filemon on How Supplements Fit into to Your Nutrition Plan

Self-care and wellness are the buzzwords of the moment, but it isn’t easy to know where to begin the journey of optimal health. However, we know nutrition is a crucial factor. We spoke with Johane Filemon, a Registered Dietician Nutritionist who runs a company called Wonderfully Nutritious, about the role

RDN Johane Filemon on How Supplements Fit into to Your Nutrition Plan

Self-care and wellness are the buzzwords of the moment, but it isn’t easy to know where to begin the journey of optimal health. However, we know nutrition is a crucial factor. We spoke with Johane Filemon, a Registered Dietician Nutritionist who runs a company called Wonderfully Nutritious, about the role