Posts by Blood on the Go

Knowing your own blood type is one of those things that are simply expected of us as adults…but a poll of your friends and family will likely prove that many of them don’t know about this simple biological trait. However, knowing your own blood type—and the blood types of your children and family—can be extremely…

Most people would agree that having blood drawn or getting a vaccine are not pleasant experiences. But for an estimated 20-23% of the population, there is an actual needle phobia present. In people with needle phobia, there is the risk that they will avoid medical treatment for fear of the stress that occurs when getting…

Deep breathing: can something so deceptively simple reap so many benefits? It most certainly can! Deep breathing is something of a lost art form in today’s world. In its place is more rapid, shallow breathing. Try this little exercise. While maintaining your current pattern of breathing, place one hand on your chest and one hand…

As a beginner, meditation can feel frustrating, to say the least. You might know all the benefits—health, happiness, productivity—but it doesn’t make mastering your own mind any easier. Sometimes, it may even feel like filtering out your own intrusive thoughts is impossible! Fortunately, meditation may not always be easy, but you can make it easier…

The process of exercise, whether that’s hitting the treadmill at the gym, playing a game of basketball, or even a hard day’s work, produces many physiological changes in the body. These changes all work together to redirect resources where they’re needed, when they’re needed. What’s more, some of these changes result in change that lasts…