The members of the Keystone Club of the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula wanted to make a difference in their community. They didn’t have to look far to figure out how to make that happen. Surrounded by fast food restaurants and liquor stores, the members of the BGCA Keystone Club in eastern Menlo… Read more »
Take the World Water Monitoring Challenge! Is your water safe to drink? For many people around the world and even in our own country, the answer is no. EarthEcho International is an educational and outreach program started by the family of Jacques Cousteau, probably the most famous underwater explorer ever. His son, Philippe, joined him… Read more »
Based on data obtained by the The National Sleep Research Project and the National Sleep Foundation, we’ve compiled this short quiz to test your sleep expertise. Good luck!
Test your nutrition acumen with this quick and healthy-oriented quiz.
Photo courtesy of the United States Department of Agriculture Photo courtesy of the United States Department of Agriculture You’ve probably heard people talk about it or seen it on a poster at school and throughout the grocery store. Pictures of pasta, fruit, and cheese, to name a few. It’s the food pyramid. But do you… Read more »
If eating healthy is one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2016, you don’t have to pass on the taste to satisfy your cravings. Here are a few yummy ideas, both sweet and salty, that will help you say no to the junk and feel better while doing it. Photo by Paolo Neo Popcorn Wait…isn’t… Read more »
Which of these has more fat, sugar or calories?
The dentist. A dental visit. Brushing your teeth. Flossing. If any of these phrases send chills down your spine, know that you’re not alone. But while the thought of visiting the dentist or keeping up with your dental duties at home is definitely not as appealing as having a Snickers bar and skipping a brushing… Read more »
Where on the planet did the food on your table originally come from?!
by Sharon Chayra Growing-up is a time of change and new experiences. Maybe you are going to a new school and have to make new friends. Maybe it’s time to change into your gym clothes and no one but your sister or brother has seen you in your underwear in, like, forever? If experiences like… Read more »