Check out this highlight reel of the Cornell Campus Bird Feeder cam. In this video you can see the residents of Sapsucker Woods are flocking to the Cornell Lab FeederWatch cam to pluck seeds and nuts from the bounty of offerings at the feeders. Where is the cam? This FeederWatch cam is located in the…
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Check out this highlight reel featuring visits to the Cornell Campus Bird Feeder by American Goldfinches, Pine Siskins, Northern Cardinals, Black-capped Chickadees, a Downy Woodpecker, and an American Tree Sparrow. They all stop by and make an appearance at the Cornell Lab FeederWatch cam as snow falls around them in Sapsucker Woods. Where is the…
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“Plan Your Vacation Day” is January 29 It’s time to begin planning your vacation to feed your soul. Jan 29th is Plan Your Vacation Day. Did you know we have studies showing your health and happiness get a boost from the moment you begin planning your vacation? Your mental and physical health improve when you…
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The U.S. is a wealthy country. None of our citizens should go hungry and yet too many do. Millions of adults, some homeless and some not, don’t have enough food to eat. And then there are the children. Thirteen million children (or one in six kids) face hunger in the United States. Fortunately, if we…
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Simple Solutions to Finding Balance 1. What is the secret to work-life balance? Well, we certainly know what it isn’t! When your to-do list is as long as your arm, when you come home from work, open the refrigerator, and find the set of keys you lost that morning in the butter dish, when you’re thinking of sticking…
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Summer brings joy to millions of American children due to one simple fact: no school. Unfortunately, these long summer breaks that kids love are troubling to their education. Without academic engagement, our kids are likely to experience summer brain drain. During the summer, children can lose one to three months worth of learning. While reading…
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Physical activity increases blood flow to the brain, feeding it with oxygen and learning-boosting nutrients like glucose. In a study, researchers found that 15-45 minutes of exercise before school reduces fidgeting among children by 50 percent. In another study, with different groups of students, the group that exercised the most did the best on tests.…
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We tend to think of cats as independent creatures, but humans have a bigger influence on these furry-friends than you might think. When our habits and stress negatively impacts our cats, it’s our jobs to help boost their health. A recent study published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior found that cats adopt their pet…
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With the kids out of school, summer is a great time for volunteer vacations. Summer volunteer vacations programs combine sightseeing with volunteering. These alternative breaks promote mental, physical and spiritual health and well-being. Volunteering reminds us we are one human family. This act of grace will transform your life, your marriage, your children, your community and…
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When you were younger your parents may have warned you to eat slowly and take smaller bites. Now research shows that by doing just that you could shed a few unwanted pounds. Science Says Eay Slowly and Take Small Bites The Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior held a conference in Switzerland. One of…
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