January 2020 - YOOPtopia in Action

Why Genealogy Matters: Learning History and Tolerance, By Tyler Tichelaar

“Genealogy was her favorite insanity.” — Anthony Trollope When I start talking about genealogy, people often don’t understand how I can get so excited about dead people. They might think the only reason people are interested in genealogy is to claim descent from royalty or someone famous. But genealogy teaches far more than ancestral pride. …

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Bodies In Motion: Aquatic Exercise, Fun & Effective for Everyone, by Heidi Stevenson

Walking into many local pools, you may be greeted by an unusual sight: heads bobbing in the water, close together, maybe conversing. One head will be speaking at a slightly higher volume. That head belongs to the instructor of an aquatic exercise class. Aquatic exercise does not involve swimming, and is not just for people …

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Herbal Options: Blood Pressure Balancers, by Victoria Jungwirth

Most of you reading this will be aware of the risk factors associated with high blood pressure (hypertension) because it has become such a common condition with lots of publicity: stress, obesity, smoking, excessive consumption of alcohol and caffeine, genetics, a diet high in saturated fats and sodium. This is a lifestyle disorder. But of …

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