Homeless people. We see them every day. We drive past them at intersections, we walk past them on sidewalks. Most of the time, we try to ignore them, wish them away. Sometimes we feel guilty and prepare to give them a coin, to reconsider when the light turns green, and images of drugs and alcohol misuse flash through our minds. — You can make a difference in your local community In the blink of an eye, we forget the hungry man on the street corner, we go home, we carry on with our lives and even get upset when we are called privileged. Never in a million years do we consider that the homeless person once, not too long ago…

“We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today.”– Dale Carnegie — I have always thought of San Jose as the heart of innovation, the centre of the high tech industry and pretty much a boring place where tech-savvy people develop online platforms in environmentally friendly designed buildings. …

To enjoy the pathways, hiking trails and parks in your local neighbourhood with your best pet friend is heaven. — The traumatic events of the past year were just as confusing for our lovely pet children. It has never before happened that pet parents stayed at home for extended periods, not going to work as the norm predicts, and not receiving any other people coming to the house, which can…

I’m sure we’ve all been in a situation where we were intimidated by somebody, and we felt like we couldn’t say anything. Maybe it was your boss or even a peer, but either way, some circumstances prevented us from saying anything. The outcome of these situations can lead to bullying…

When you run, you subject your feet to a tremendous amount of impact and stress. To avoid injury, your shoes must fit well, provide proper cushioning and support, and resist compression. — While running, you strike the ground with one foot after the other, transmitting forces to the bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles of your feet. You’re also susceptible to the impact forces transmitted through the sole of your shoes. Foot injuries from sports are among the most common kinds of injuries…

What is runner’s block? It comes in many forms; not wanting to run because you feel tired or too busy, feeling like your body feels wrong, or thinking that your pace is off. It might even be something physical like a sore knee or an injury. Whatever the feeling, runners block is all-encompassing and can lead to quitting running altogether. It’s a common problem. You wake up and drag yourself out of bed, you trudge into the office, and you know you should go to the gym, or go for a run. But you don’t. You sit there, flipping from channel to channel, feeling zapped and wondering why you even…

We all need connection and a sense of belonging. We all need people. Living alone brings its own challenges. Loneliness, social isolation, and isolation are three terms that we frequently use to describe feeling alone. But loneliness isn’t inevitable. While there are legitimate reasons to live alone, there are also ways to thrive. Loneliness isn’t just about sadness — it’s often accompanied by anxiety…

What used to be a specialty tape for the elite athlete, can now be found at drug stores, and many insurance policies even pay for the expensive tapes. Let’s look at the facts and benefits of using kinesiology tape. Kinesiology tape is a thin, waterproof, elastic tape that comes in various colors and patterns. …

Pain is a complex sensation, and our bodies react differently to it. People experience pain differently, too. Some pain is sharp and acute and comes on quickly. Other pain is more diffuse and chronic and develops slowly over time. Pain can be debilitating. It can keep you from working, exercising, socializing, and enjoying the things you normally do. Athletes encounter pain on…