The first motion picture to be recorded was in 1878; it was 2.11 seconds long. And the first feature-length film, The Story of the Kelly Gang, was released in Australia in 1906. From there, the movie business exploded into a 91 billion dollar industry! With that much reach, it makes sense that movies have influenced [...]
When starting out, mindfulness can seem confusing and hard. We often associate it with seated meditation, imagining long periods of sitting in calm silence (a common misconception). This can be intimidating. And while meditation can help us be more mindful, it’s not the only way. There are easy mindfulness exercises for beginners that we can [...]
Dealing with a Mental Health Crisis is Possible Each year, 52.9 million people in the US experience mental illness. For 14.2 million of them, their condition impairs their ability to function; it can be hard to maintain relationships, hold a job and fulfill responsibilities. Mental illness may also put you at risk for a crisis, [...]
Self-love is the process of showing ourselves compassion and acceptance, regardless of our circumstances. It requires us to embrace our authenticity, create boundaries to keep ourselves safe and express our needs. It’s an ongoing practice that many of us may struggle to maintain. Some of us may not even know where to start. Today, we’ll [...]
Pets bring joy to our lives. They make us laugh and keep us company. We sometimes even like them more than people! And even though we know it’s impossible, we secretly hope they live forever. That way, we’d never be without our best bud. Since we can’t have that, we can at least make sure [...]
Your golden years are the time for relaxation and freedom. It’s a time to try new hobbies, travel, visit friends and explore your independence. And yet, it’s also a time of increased risk of injury and health problems. Luckily, Medical Guardian’s On-the-Go medical alert device keeps you safe no matter where you are, so you [...]
Each year, two million jet-setting pets hit the skies. And while traveling with our pets can be fun, it takes thorough planning and consideration. Last week, we published a guide for taking road trips with pets. Today, we’ll explore how to safely fly with pets, so they never miss out on family vacations. What to [...]
Volunteering has many benefits. It helps us find meaning in life and connect with others. It can help us learn new things and share our existing knowledge and skills. It may even make us healthier. And at UCA, we believe it’s a quick way to spread much-needed caring throughout our communities (and the world). We [...]
Dreaming of a road trip to explore new places and reconnect with the people you love, but don’t want to put too many miles on your car? Need a pickup truck to haul supplies for your latest DIY project? Or maybe you’re attending a fancy event and want a luxury car to match. Whatever the [...]
More than 900,000 people’s spouses die in America each year; 75% are aged 65+. When we enter a long-term relationship, we ultimately have to consider that our partner will die (or we will). And yet, acceptance of this inevitability doesn’t make death any easier to deal with. It changes our life as we know it. [...]