Indianapolis Turnverein in the 1800s On this the 250th anniversary of our country's legacy it gives me time to reflect on where we were only 250 years ago and how far we have come in that time in all domains, including but not limited to, science, the arts, education, technological innovations, medicine, space exploration and the list goes on. However as a part time history teacher at an Academy in New Jersey it also helps me reflect on things we have lost in traditional education. There are...

The 1992 Food Guide Pyramid vs the 2025 Version The Origin of the Food Guide Pyramid The food guide pyramid was initially designed to provide the American population a baseline of dietary guidelines that would provide an adequate amount of macro nutrients in their diets. The basic aim was to prevent nutritional deficiencies and provide a sufficient amount of calories, protein, carbs, fat and fiber. The recommendations come from The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of...

As we embark on our fitness journey for 2026 there are several things I'm sure we are all thinking. What are our goals? how do we achieve them? Should I start that gym membership? Should I join that running club? Should I try going vegan or carnivore this year? These are all legitimate concerns. However I want you to think backwards this year and for the time being focus less on the activities, and set your goals on it's antithesis, sleep. Sleep is where all of our training, hard work,...