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Scientific evidence shows that walking is brain medicine. It grows brain cells, boost creativity, and enhances your mood. Are you ready to get up and get going? Do you have a hobby? If you could do anything just for fun, what would it be? Discover what hobbies may be waiting for you with simple strategies from experts. You’ll be healthier and happier. Living a long life in America is at its 100 year low. The U.S. life expectancy average declined two more years according to the CDC during the Cov...

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! So many of the flowers, bushes, trees, and vines that we use in our gardens can be both good and bad. Some plants that are excellent in one yard are a disaster in someone else’s landscape. Most of these plants are sold at nurseries and garden centers. The key is knowing ...

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Artificial intelligence seems to be doing it all, from creating art masterpieces to writing books. Tech companies are spending millions and billions to harness the power. Will AI be taking over the world, Hal style? Do you love to travel but hate to pack? If you learn to...

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Are extended warranties worth the extra price that is charged to the consumer? Extended warranties offer huge profits to retailers and they are everywhere. Do you need one? Get the scoop. We want to be mindful but not everyone wants to meditate. Find out other activities...

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Do you enjoy wine? Do you know how to choose a good wine? You don’t have to spend a fortune to buy a delicious bottle of wine. A few tips on how to discover a wine that fits your budget and your tastebuds! Have you wondered what spring is like in other countries? Goddess...

Are you someone who scans the internet when you are looking for solutions to problems. Do you follow influencers? Instead of taking the advice from someone with thousands of followers, how about going to the experts…people with degrees and background in the subject. Credential authorities have the skills to help you improve. With so many toxins in the environment, what can we do to limit our exposure and stay healthier? Experts have found or created more than 150 million chemicals. There are no ...

For some reason, when spring arrives, many people get in the mood to do major clean up or organizing. What are things you can get rid of or donate? Where do you store everything? Plenty of tips just in time for you to get organized! Covid is not over and may become a regular part of our life. What can we expect with the evolving virus? Will we need an additional booster? Will Covid become just like having the flu? How dangerous will it be? Is there any better way to welcome spring than by gettin...

April Gardening tips with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, who is ready to guide you through the chores you'll want to accomplish this month. Prepare your soil, harden off your seeds sprouting indoors, and learn about clematis. Let's get digging! Egg by Lizzie Stark is an unconventional history of the world's largest cellular workhorse, from chickens to penguins, art to egg crimes, and more. In her book Stark takes readers on a witty, revealing, and delightful journey through the natural and cul...

Egg by Lizzie Stark is an unconventional history of the world’s largest cellular workhorse, from chickens to penguins, art to egg crimes, and more. In her book Stark takes readers on a witty, revealing, and delightful journey through the natural and cultural history of the egg, exploring its deep symbolism, innumerable uses, and metabolic importance in twelve dazzling specimens. From Mali to Finland, Stark looks at cultures that find the world’s origins in an egg. Are you planning a trip soon? H...

Over 30,000 years ago, wolves evolved to become human companions. How did this special relationship develop and how is it that toddlers seem to instantly sense what dogs need? 10,000 steps. That is the number of paces we are told by the medical field that we need to stay healthy. How can we collect the most steps possible to stay fit and in shape? Pollen season starts 20 days earlier and last 10 days longer than it did in 1990. How do you tell the difference between Covid, a cold, and an allergy...

Do you have the luck of the Irish? Will you be wearing green or hoisting a Guinness on March 17th? When Irish immigrants first came to America, they were not welcomed with parades. Find out the history of St. Patrick’s Day and erin go bragh. As a garden communicator, Cynthia Brian subscribes to a plethora of different catalogs, newsletters, and digital diaries. Hear a childhood story and tips for March gardening. Are bugs bugging you? Do you have ants, rats, or other critters upsetting the stabi...

America’s teens are in crisis and more distressed than ever before. Levels of sadness and suicide is on the rise according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Let’s start a conversation on how to help. Is your landscape irrigated with sprinklers? Are they in working order? It’s time to check the valves, pipes, sprayers, and drips. Save water and your garden! Throw open your windows! Inhale the sweet smells of the blossoms. Flocks of doves have begun their annual aerial acrobats, r...

Cynthia Brian interviews Susan Mulvihill with her newest book, The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook. The book is filled with effective solutions for the puzzling gardening challenges that can arise, from weather extremes and plant disorders, to vegetable plant diseases and dealing with critters that visit our gardens. Learn how to keep your plants healthy! Kids love digging in the dirt and learning about nature. Goddess Gardener offers suggestions for simple plants that will enthrall any...

Do you think adequate amounts of water? Humans can live for several weeks without food, but will die without water for a few days. Dehydration can have disastrous results and many people don’t realize they are dehydrated. Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior. Bullying is common among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. How does bullying start and how can we stop it? Trigger warnings are meant to give advance notice of something that could be disturbing. B...

No matter what your lifestyle, houseplants add a touch of hassle-free greenery to your home. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian shows you how to enjoy a full house of indoor nature to keep you happy and healthy. A new study suggests that moderate wine consumption lowers the risk of developing dementia. Does red wine fight of heart disease? Is white wine equally healthy? Are the benefits the same for men and for women? Find out! Kids love getting dirty and being outside. There is so much to learn in...

Are you a multitasker or do you concentrate on one project at a time? Do you sometimes forget things and wonder if you are losing your memory? Learning to concentrate and be attentive to the task at hand will improve your memory and your health. Living alone has its advantages, but it can also have its drawbacks. What if you get sick? Are you safe? Do you have enough income to cover bills? You may need to design a plan so that you know you have a back-up system. We don’t really think much about ...

A group of researchers at Harvard have spent 85 years studying health and happiness, starting with an original group of 724 men and now expanding to more than 1,300 of their male and female descendants over three generations.Contrary to what many people might think, it's not career achievement, or exercise, or a healthy diet.The most enduring importance for happiness is good relationships. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, shares how to make homemade stock from bits and pieces of vegetables and h...

The coronavirus has infected our world now for almost three years. What have we learned about covid, risks, and staying as healthy as possible? Should we still be wearing masks, washing our hands, and avoiding crowded indoor events? Every year people make New Year’s resolutions and then break them before the end of the month. How can we reach our peak health with the minimum of effort and stick to it? When we think of trends, we often think of fads. In design, classic decor will always be trendi...

For the past three-plus weeks, Northern California has endured intense storms (bombogenesis) with strong winds and extreme precipitation. Substantial atmospheric rivers caused flooding, mudslides, debris flows, and power outages. Rock-filled dry creeks are raging, trees have been uprooted, and many residences required sandbags as protection from the heavy showers. Although it’s always best to adopt classic styles, knowing what is trending is fun. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, shares part two ...

Not all the advertisements that hit your social media feed are for real. The Federal Trade Commission says 45 percent of the social media scams recorded in 2021 were scams. How can you shop safely on social media sites? How can you improve the quality of your life? By focusing on your mind, body, and spirit, you will be happier and healthier. Start now by living your best life with tips on StarStyle®! Suicide rates among teens has risen 53% between 2010 and 2020. It is the leading cause of death...

What can you expect in the gardening world in 2023? Individuality and access to critical resources will be in vogue throughout these next twelve months. The theme is I Believe in Me! for our gardens. Are you a morning person or a night owl? Do you want to be an early riser? Find out ways to change your internal clock to get more out of daylight hours. Vitamin D is critical to good health. It aids calcium absorption and helps our muscles and nerves function properly. Do you get enough vitamin D? ...

Have you purchased your copy No Barnyard Bullies yet? We want to be kind and inclusive and this book helps children and adults understand that kindness is paramount to happiness. www.Cynthiabrian.com/books As the New Year approaches, are you eating healthily? We are what we eat and it is time to include more produce into our diets to keep our intestines operating properly. Small habit changes will make all the difference. If you or your child is thinking about college, what is the criteria to ch...

What is inner peace? How do we avoid conflict, especially at Christmas time? Why is positivity so important? Author and advocate for peace, Nola Hennessy, joins Cynthia Brian from Australia to discuss universal energy and how negative and positive actions and words affect the wider universe. No Boxing Allowed, her first book that advocates readers to forgive themselves, discover their individual gifts, and refuse to be put into a box of expectations, will be referenced. Nola is the Founder of Se...

Will you be traveling during the holidays? Do you know how to keep you and your family safe on your adventures as well we making sure your home is secure? Tips on how to protect yourself during an hectic season. You may call him, Father Christmas, St. Nick or the chubby guy with a white beard in a red suit with a loud “ho. ho. ho.” How did the original Santa Claus evolve. Have you gotten your flu shot yet? It is important for everyone to get a flu shot annually, especially people with compromise...