If you’re like most people, you enjoy opening your heart and helping others. Even if you can’t respond to every call for help, you show up often…
Whether you think it's coincidence or destiny, this article showcases ten chance meetings between people that monumentally impacted our…
Being forced into extended isolation due to Covid has made it difficult for many people to find the will to reestablish friendships and personal…
A 2021 study demonstrated how just four seconds of 100% effort exercise (six total minutes weekly) improved cardiovascular function and anaerobic…
One of my favorite recipes is this easy and quick pasta dish. From prep to dining table it takes no more than a half hour and makes four delicious…
Yet another study concludes that one of the most effective ways to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety is acts of kindness.
Three…
Fewer people smoking, early detection, and improved screening methods are among the reasons for a steady decline in US cancer deaths. The survival…
A study in the journal Science Advances found that just nine percent of the globe's 6.3 billion metric tons of plastic waste has been recycled. If…
Wikipedia defines a hobby as an activity that is done for enjoyment, typically during one's leisure time. While picking up a hobby isn't something…
Here’s something I’ve been thinking about…
Life seems to put us on a road. I don’t mean a physical road or even the ground we walk on. It’…
This great article details ways to shift one's perspective when it comes to adopting an exercise habit. Less emphasis is placed on changing…
I'll be the first to admit that I don't have a black belt when it comes to creating dishes. However, this meal is one that I'll have for breakfast…
The use of antibiotics in beef and pork has been going on for decades. In 2019, antibiotic-resistant bacteria killed over 1.2 million people…
Stress, we've all got it, and sometimes in copious amounts. In addition to relaxation breathing, and time spent in nature and with loved ones,…
Question: Should I post my couch on-line to give away?
A food critic's review on Tik Tok creates a sales boom for a Las Vegas pizzeria struggling to make ends meet and the restaurant owner sheds tears…
Today is Friday the 13th. Hopefully, the day has brought you some good luck or at least an absence of anything you might view as bad. But why do…
A member of the infamous Crips street gang serving time for murder finds a better way to live and a better version of himself by learning to…
Trading in a "less than healthy" habit for one that's better for you requires some examination of what makes you tick, some shifting of…
Question: (blindfolded)
American football is one of the more violent sports that America has to offer. It results in dozens of injuries every season, and in years past…
My wish extends to us all—that today we tune in to our inner dialogue so we can shift unkind or judgmental thoughts, either toward ourselves or…
I hadn't heard of these before, but guerrilla crosswalks are those where regular citizens, without authority or permission, grab some paint and…
Metabolism refers to the chemical processes in our bodies that convert what we eat and drink into energy. This energy is used for functions like…
It turns out that happiness experts are like the rest of us—they have their bad days and challenges. This article details some of the go-to…
Niceness and people pleasing, something I'm very familiar with and have written about, is rooted in shaky self-confidence. In this article,…
It may come as no surprise but the leading cause of death is aging. Scientists seem to be making progress in targeting and removing "senescent" (…
For some time, it's been believed that a component of good sleep hygiene (actions and behaviors that promote higher-quality sleep) is to avoid…
This video shows how sand sprinkled on a table can be made into amazing designs by using sound.
Note: you may want to turn the volume down…
In a nutshell, chronotype is one's genetic predisposition for a particular sleep pattern, i.e., an early bird versus a night owl.
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It's common knowledge that heavy alcohol consumption does no good for brain health. Over the years, a number of studies have indicated that one…
In 1992, the USDA introduced the food pyramid as a guide to proper eating. It was heavily influenced by food industry lobbyists, was difficult to…
It turns out that the positions we sleep in are pretty important. If your body has aches or pains, sleep posture can potentially improve or worsen…
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35924941/ Findings from a recent…
Getting on the bus to go to day-care, these dogs are far more calm and well behaved than people.…
A waitress receives a tip that makes for an especially Merry Christmas.…
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Jay, a resident of New York, took action that likely saved several lives from the recent historic…
For years, many countries viewed sleep as an obstacle to success and a waste of time. Fortunately, that mindset has been losing steam and people…
To participate in the "Let it go" event I decided to make a meaningful pledge, but I suspect it may not be easy to stick with.
When I meet…
These guys really go overboard to get the girl…
