Blue Light: What You Should Know

Always “news you can use” 🙂

In a recent Wirecutter Newsletter, I read “Staring at a device that emits blue light for too long at night might cause your body to suppress melatonin production, keeping you alert for longer.”

These topics can get pretty “nerdy“, so I am just going to give you some bullet points about Blue Light.

According to the website source, blue light is everywhere. For example, Sun, Cell phones, TV’s Tablets etc.

However, using these devices in the evening before bed, is not helpful for a restful night sleep because they might suppress melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone in your body that plays a role in sleep. It increases when it is dark and decreases when it is light.

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March is Women’s History Month

The video below is about one of our Great Woman Icons during the Civil Rights Movement.

Learn more about 2024 Women’s History Month at the links below.

Toolkit: https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/Tool-Kits_.pdf

Stay connected for “news you can always use” 🙂

BLACK HISTORY MONTH ‘ORIGINS’

There’s always a lot of ‘History available during the month of February regarding Black History, the contributions, and culture. FYI- Ava Duvernay‘s film – Origin*.

*Source of excerpt below – https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/origin-movie-review-2023
“Origin” aims to link the violent repercussions of American slavery to the horrific crimes of the Holocaust to India’s degrading caste system in a narrative that combines gnawing grief with a cyclical sense of history. 

But do you know how Black History Month started and when? Are you aware that it was as long ago as 1915?

Below is an excerpt from the History Website

“The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.”

The History Channel has an in-depth report, which you can acquaint yourself and your families with at the link below.
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month

FYI – Phishing Guidelines

How to Geek posted guidelines for you to follow when receiving emails.

If you would like to receive the Newsletter, click the link below.

https://www.howtogeek.com/page/newsletter/

KWANZAA Principles and Websites

The first day of Kwanzaa is celebrated on December 26 and the last day of the Kwanzaa celebration is January 1.

Below are some websites which provide a description and explanation of Kwanzaa and the celebration principles.

Native American Heritage Websites and Books

It’s Native American Heritage Month.

As I surfed the www, I was delighted to find some interesting websites for your entertainment and education. Take a look when you find a moment to learn about the importance of this history to the USA.

Cultural Survival
https://www.culturalsurvival.org/issues

20 Best Books by Native Americans now:
https://www.rd.com/list/native-american-books/

Smithsonian Free Sessions
Foundations for Transforming Teaching and Learning about Native Americans
https://www.edx.org/learn/teaching-strategies/the-smithsonian-institution-foundations-for-transforming-teaching-and-learning-about-native-americans

Knowledge is Power 🙂

LATEST DESKTOP COMPUTER DEALS FYI

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World Singing Day is October 21, 2023

News you can use 🙂

Just FYI

Available on Apple Podcast and other platforms

Learn more about it at :
https://livingsenior.me/

Cancer Recovery Support App

Every October Breast Cancer Awareness Month is brought to our attention with charities, news, and support.

This year I am introducing the Reach to Recovery app, which you can download, or you can become a volunteer as a survivor of this enormous challenge. Oftentimes when we can speak with someone who has traveled and survived a difficult health challenge, it gives us strength and hope for our own challenging journey.

Look at the YouTube video below and decide for yourself how to take steps in getting support by reviewing what is available.

For details and to download the app click the link below.
https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/reach-to-recovery.html

If you are a breast cancer survivor and would like to volunteer your support click the link below.
https://www.cancer.org/involved/volunteer/reach-to-recovery.html

For additional information on other apps click below.
https://www.makeuseof.com/apps-to-support-breast-cancer-patients/?newsletter_popup=1

All the best in Wellness!

Help To NOT Waste Food – September Resolutions

Are you familiar with the “Too Good To Go” App? Do you know that 1/3 of all food is being wasted, and the result of this waste?
I am working on my resolutions to help with Climate Change. This year marks 15 years of New York City Climate Change Week.

Learn more about that here: https://www.climateweeknyc.org/

Tech4Boomers September Resolutions and Episode 57 of Judith Guerra Wellness Connections podcast focuses on how to be a part of the workforce against Climate Change. What better way to do that than to NOT waste food?

Find out how you can help by reading about the Too Good To Go app at the links below.

https://share.toogoodtogo.com/stores/list/filter/diet/vegetarian?lid=1ow41wye7fi3

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/too-good-to-go-review

Food Waste is not a pretty picture for our planet.

Photo by Stijn Dijkstra on Pexels.com

All the best in Wellness for our Planet 🙂