Don’s Delightful Dispatch

Let’s not beat around the bush: Sugar is bad for you. While we do need some sugar in our diet to ensure we have enough energy to function, eating too much of it can cause serious problems. Countless studies have found consuming excessive amounts of sugar can negatively impact our physical and mental health. If […]

How’s your New Year’s resolution going? Be honest, did you have to stop and think about what your New Year’s resolution was? If so, that’s okay! U.S. News found that 80% of New Year’s resolutions “fail” by the second week of February. By now, 2 months have passed since January 1st, and a lot of

St. Patrick’s Day recognizes the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. However, the holiday isn’t celebrated in Ireland alone. Every year, 130 million Americans dress up in green and join the party. This week, we have some great resources to help you brush up on your St. Patrick’s Day knowledge so you

Are you comfortable with silence? No TV running in the background, no meaningless chatter, and no racing thoughts waiting to break the silence. Could you bring yourself to sit without distractions and just be for a little while? Quiet is a dwindling resource in today’s busy world. This week, take a break from all the

When’s the last time your family sat around the table and actually shared a full meal together? Everyone present, no phones or mad rushes to eat and run out the door to catch the school bus. For most of us, the last time our family gathered for this kind of meal was likely back in

As Paul McCartney sings, “Some people want to fill the world with silly love songs.” Well, this is certainly true around Valentine’s Day. Whether you’ve celebrated your 50th wedding anniversary or you’re still looking for your one and only, there’s something about Valentine’s Day that turns everyone into hopeless romantics. However, real love is something

Last year, the United States was caught with space fever as the stunning solar eclipse cast its shadow across the country in late August. While the next solar eclipse won’t be visible in the U.S for a few more years (April 8, 2024), The Great American Eclipse inspired a nationwide interest in astronomy and space

Once the holidays pass, winter can lose some of its charm. Without the magic of the holidays, the season goes from “winter wonderland” to “cold darkness without end.” We’re still weeks away from the first rays of spring. If you’re starting to worry winter might never end, here are some ways you can enjoy the

Last week, we looked at helpful strategies for building and maintaining a lasting workout routine. But exercise is only half the health battle. A 5-mile run doesn’t mean much if you follow it up with a double bacon cheeseburger and chocolate cake every day. Eating right is necessary to a healthy lifestyle, and most of

January is the most popular time for gym memberships and exercise equipment infomercials. This is because most New Year’s resolutions revolve around health and fitness. People want to feel healthy, eat better, and stop falling asleep on a pizza box after binging eight straight hours of Netflix. Though we start out with the best of