May 03 2008
Life Onboard An 18th Century Sailing Vessel
People from my generation developed most of their impressions about life onboard an 18th century sailing ship after watching the movie “Moby Dick.” Today’s teenager developed their impressions after watching the movie “Pirates of the Caribbean”. Surprisingly, there is a very similar correlation between the two.
Scurvy
More than any other threat, excluding a massive storm, nothing [...]
As children venture back to school, they get many opportunities to participate in sports. No matter what the activity, you can help your child understand how to make the most of the experience.
Dr. Kevin Sverduk, chair of the graduate program Sport-Exercise Psychology at Argosy University, Orange County, shares his insights for parents. “We place emphasis [...]
Give the Gift of Health and Fitness this Winter At The Nature Center!
In many parts of the country, when the temperature drops, so does our activity level. When the snow falls it is often hard to participate in favorite activities like hiking, biking and swimming — so a lot of people cocoon.
Inactivity often leads to [...]