On the Death of My Father By Dennis Prager Editor’s note: This column was originally published in August, 2014 upon the death of Dennis’ father, Max Prager. Here are some thoughts on the death of a parent. Longevity Parents who live long are very lucky. Not only for their…
Extra virgin olive oil protects against heart disease via numerous mechanisms: Reduced Inflammation: Olive oil protects against inflammation, a key driver of heart disease. LDL Cholesterol: Olive oil protects LDL particles from oxidative damage – a key step in the heart disease process. Improves Endothelial Function: Olive oil improves…
Olives are a lot like wine grapes in the sense that soil, climate, and the production process all define how exceptional the finished product will be. The starting point is great olive trees, where the Mediterranean Basin has always been considered the epicenter of the worlds best olive trees, although…
Collin College and Baylor University Announce Partnership on New ‘Baylor Bound’ Transfer Agreement Agreement will help students transfer more easily between the two institutions MCKINNEY, Texas (Jan. 26, 2015) – Collin College and Baylor University today announced the creation of a formal Baylor Bound transfer agreement that will help students…
Pro Football Hall of Famer, Tony Dorsett has tackled many of life’s challenges and still continues to put his family and community first. Tony Dorsett’s life story is well known, even to those who only casually follow professional football. Raised in the Pittsburg suburb of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, he re-wrote the…
Girls and non-athletes are giving these dangerous drugs a surge in popularity. Driven by today’s hyper-competitive society and an obsessive desire for appearance and performance enhancement, a new wave of drug abuse is underway – Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs. While these drugs promise many advantages, and may have merit when…
THE VIP AWARD Our VIP (Very Inspiring Parent) Award honors the everyday, and not-so-everyday, heroes in our midst. Those whose tenacity, integrity and courage inspire othersto exemplify the same character and put their families and community first, in spite of the challenges life has thrown at them. Good Life Family…
Can you hear me now? How technology makes it harder for families to get a good connection Chances are when you were growing up, dinner meant the whole family sitting down together and talking about their day. Your parents insisted you all sat down together for dinner – and it…