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Nicola Gunnion

Donating blood: A mild workout that is not as scary as it sounds.

March 22, 2023 By Nicola Gunnion
Filed Under: Editor's Recommendation, Lifestyle

Donating blood: A mild workout that is not as scary as it sounds.

A mild workout has been compared to donating blood because of how physically demanding it may be on the body. But, it’s not as scary as it sounds! Blood donation does make the body work and uses energy in a number of ways, while it may not be quite like a full-fledged gym session. When that poke is made into the median cubital vein, the heart rate may increase as a result … [Read more...] about Donating blood: A mild workout that is not as scary as it sounds.

The ROMAN-tic history of Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2023 By Nicola Gunnion
Filed Under: Features

The ROMAN-tic history of Valentine’s Day

Photo by Jill Wellington on Pexels St. Valentine, the love hero back in 270 A.D, broke the rules by arranging marriages in secret and since the end of the 5th century, people started breaking the bank every 14 February. Ever heard of love and marriage in a lottery? Luck at first sight, originated at the Roman festival, Lupercalia, which officially commenced in … [Read more...] about The ROMAN-tic history of Valentine’s Day

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