Love Suntanning? Look For These Signs You’ve Taken It Too Far

Bella Breakdown As the winter blues begins to hit us, we will all flock to beach vacations like ants to a picnic. Spring Break is around the corner for students, teachers, and employees alike, and that means a lot of sun time that your white little body is not accustomed to. So, as you get ready to get your tan on, remember that you also need to protect yourself from dangerous UV rays (and a blistering sun burn!). In order to tell if you are getting too much sun, look for these signs: Are you sunburned? (obviously) Although this...

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Promote Brain Cell Growth

Bella Breakdown Contrary to popular belief, an old dog can learn new tricks. Science has now proven that your brain can continue to develop after the age of 25, and that growth can be increased by following a few easy rules. Daily rituals such as eating leafy greens, exercising, and getting enough sleep are givens when it comes helping your brain buddy stay strong. On the other hand, some lesser known practices may surprise you. For example, intermittent fasting and eating a piece of dark chocolate once a day can also lead to cerebral advancement. Check out the video...

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Two Gun Control Measures Are Passed By The House

Bella Breakdown On Thursday, the House of Representatives voted on two major gun control policies, both of which passed without objection and with flying colors. This is the first time gun control laws have passed the house in decades, and it most likely occurred due to the higher number of democratic representatives. The first policy is a bipartisan background check act that requires background checks for all people buying guns. This act will end up limiting the sale of guns from certain vendors, such as online and gun show vendors. The second piece of legislation, the Enhanced Background Checks...

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Tips For The Last Minute Packer

Bella Breakdown I cannot help but pack at the last minute. It is as if I’m addicted to the added stress of travel. Last minute packing isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but you are definitely prone to forgetting certain things. So, what is the best way to pack when you like to procrastinate from packing? 1. Use small luggage, that way you aren’t dealing with any unexpected size restrictions if you’re hopping on a plane. You’ll also be limiting taking time packing too many clothes that you might never actually wear. 2. Make a list of the things you...

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Showering: Too Much Or Too Little?

Bella Breakdown There are pretty much two types of people in the world. People who shower too long or too often, and people who do not shower enough. I shower every day, sometimes twice a day if I’ve exercised. You might say it is one of my most coveted daily routines other than sleeping. Some people think I’m crazy when I say I shower every day. These are usually the people who shower maybe two to three times… a week. So, who’s crazier? The person that showers too often or the person that showers every other full moon? You...

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