A Brief History In 2015, 600 million adults (12%) and 100 million children were obese in 195 countries.  Weight loss has become a common goal for the majority of people in industrialized countries. We live a modern life, but that does not mean it is healthier or better, and even if the worldwide trend of infectious diseases is reducing significantly, there are more chronic disease problems than ever, including type 2 diabetes and childhood obesity. Digging Deeper One way to prevent these chronic health ailments is by an appropriate diet and enough exercise. By doing this, you will not only…

A Brief History On November 10, 1871, Welsh-American journalist Henry Morton Stanley finally met the man he had come so far to see, the missionary Rev. David Livingstone, prompting Stanley to blandly ask, “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?”  As if it was some other Rev. Livingstone in the African jungle!  People sometimes understate things, and today we look at a few of those notable occurrences, but first we are compelled to say a bit about Henry Morton Stanley, a really fascinating guy. Digging Deeper Stanley was born John Rowlands in Wales in 1841, to an unwed 18 year old mother that…

A Brief History During the Renaissance, challenge coins were also known as “Portrait Medals” and were often used to commemorate specific events involving royalty, nobility, or other types of well-to-do individuals.   So, what are challenge coins, and how have they become some of the most common collectible items?  Find out the history of the challenge coin now. Digging Deeper Are you looking for a special way to honor the active-duty military member or veteran in your life?  Do you think that although all of your employees work well on an individual level, the teamwork that your company needs to take…

A Brief History On December 25, Christians around the world celebrate Christmas as a special time full of cheer and love. Many people look forward to going home and spending time with family. Some of the fondest memories people have of their childhood involve Christmas time – playing in the snow, opening presents, and feeling the cheer in the air. For some parents though, Christmas is a stressful holiday. Although this can be easily avoided. With proper planning beforehand, everyone can have an unforgettable Christmas as a family. Here are a few tips to get you started. Digging Deeper Have…

A Brief History On November 9, 2016, Donald John Trump, New York real estate mogul and television star, was verified as the winner of the 2016 US Presidential election.  We have previously acknowledged “10 Presidential Firsts” and “10 Presidential Firsts That Have Yet to Happen” and today we continue this theme by naming  7 instances when we last had a President that had some particular distinction or another, not necessarily the first or the only President ever to lay claim to that accomplishment or trait or distinction. Digging Deeper Last non-college graduate. The last time we had a President without…