19 Books to Read in 2019

// one // Say You're Sorry by Michael Robotham

//  two // The First Affair by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus

// three // The Silent Wife by A.SA. Harrison

// four // Crazy Rich Asian by Kevin Kwan

// five // China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan

// six // To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han

// seven // The Identicals by Elin Hilderbrand

// eight // In This Moment by Karma Brown

// nine // The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor

// ten // Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella

// eleven // Beartown by Fredrik Backman

// twelve // Big Sexy Love by Kirsty Greenwood

// thirteen // Night Road by Kristin Hannah

//fourteen // The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

// fifteen // A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron

// sixteen // I See London, I See France by Sarah Mlynowski

// seventeen // Mariana by Susanna Kearsley

// eighteen // How to Change a Life by Stacey Ballis

// nineteen // The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

Five Big Wins in Global Healthcare in 2018

//1// Australia eliminated rubella. Australia joined a group of more than 30 countries who have successfully eliminated the vaccine-preventable disease rubella. 

//2// Public breastfeeding became legal in all 50 US states. The United States has helped to de-stigmatize breastfeeding passing a law making it legal to breastfeed publicly around the country.

//3// Paraguay officially eliminated malaria. As of June 2018, the country of Paraguay had no reported cases of malaria in five years. The World Health Organization was able to classify the country as malaria-free.

//4// The development of a new rotavirus vaccine was approved. In January 2018, vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech announced that the World Health Organization had approved the development of a new rotavirus vaccine (called ROTAVAC) which only costs $1 per dose. Rotavirus and other diarrheal viruses are the second leading causes of death in children under 5 years old around the world.

//5// Canadian researchers found  way to make all blood types compatible. The Center for Disease Control reports that research at the University of British Columbia found a way to convert all types of blood to the universal O-negative in 2018. O-negative blood can be given to people with Type A, B, AB, and O thus why it's call the "universal donor."

Workouts Decoded for Your New Year's Resolution

A new year means resolutions and resolutions often involve getting healthy. The American Heart Association recommends that you do 30 minutes of moderate-intensity cardiovascular activity 5 times per week and at least 25 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise 3 times per week. There are so many workouts to choose from. Before choosing a workout you should consider where you want to work out, how often, and for how long each time. The most important element of choosing a workout is to find one you enjoy and that you'll stick with.

HIIT 

HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is a training technique in which you go all out with 100% effort though quick, intense bursts of exercise followed by short, active recovery periods. This type of training gets and keeps your heart rate up and burns more fat in less time.

YOGA 

Yoga has been around for more than 5,000 years. It's a practice that focuses on strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation for relaxation. Yoga has been shown to increase strength and flexibility and also has mental and spiritual benefits.

BARRE

Barre classes mix elements of Pilates, dance, yoga, and functional training. Moves are often choreographed to music. Barre classes often incorporate the use of a ballet barre and exercise equipment such as weight balls and small hand weights. Barre workouts were designed to sculpt, slim, and stretch the entire body.

CARDIO KICKBOXING

Cardio kickboxing combines martial arts techniques with fast-paced cardio. It helps build stamina and improve coordination and flexibility. Kickboxing is a great way to burn calories and build lean muscle.

FITNESS BOOT CAMPS

Boot camp workouts are modeled after SEAL and Army training using functional movements such a sprints, sit-up, squats, and push-up. It's a great way to get in shape quickly and meet other fitness-minded individuals in your area.

SPIN CLASSES

Spin classes are an instructor-led high intensity cycling working out, usually lasting 45-60 minutes, which takes place on the stationary bike. The workout uses intervals - times of pedaling hard and times of slowing it down. Spin classes help burn calories, improve cardiovascular health, build lean muscle definition, and strengthen your core.

AND MANY MORE!