From Micro Habit to Healthy Habit.
Thu, 01/12/2023

From Micro Habit to Healthy Habit.

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…

Guerrilla Crosswalks.
Mon, 01/09/2023

Guerrilla Crosswalks.

I hadn't heard of these before, but guerrilla crosswalks are those where regular citizens, without authority or permission, grab some paint and…

Take these steps for a healthy metabolism.
Mon, 01/09/2023

Take these steps for a healthy metabolism.

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…

What do happiness experts do to feel happy?
Mon, 01/09/2023

What do happiness experts do to feel happy?

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 versus kindness
Sun, 01/08/2023

Niceness versus kindness

Niceness and people pleasing, something I'm very familiar with and have written about, is rooted in shaky self-confidence. In this article,…

A drug to treat aging??
Fri, 01/06/2023

A drug to treat aging??

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" (…

Is blue light really bad for sleep?
Fri, 01/06/2023

Is blue light really bad for sleep?

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…

The Power of Sound
Thu, 01/05/2023

The Power of Sound

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…

What's a Chronotype, and why does it matter?
Wed, 01/04/2023

What's a Chronotype, and why does it matter?

In a nutshell, chronotype is one's genetic predisposition for a particular sleep pattern, i.e., an early bird versus a night owl.

Just one daily drink may impact brain size.
Wed, 01/04/2023

Just one daily drink may impact brain size.

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…

Food pyramid...No thanks!
Mon, 01/02/2023

Food pyramid...No thanks!

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…

What's the best sleep position for you?
Mon, 01/02/2023

What's the best sleep position for you?

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…

News Flash
Sat, 12/31/2022

Working on Christmas pays off, bigtime!

A waitress receives a tip that makes for an especially Merry Christmas.…

News Flash
Sat, 12/31/2022

New York hero saves citizens from blizzard.

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Jay, a resident of New York, took action that likely saved several lives from the recent historic…

Better sleep, please!
Fri, 12/30/2022

Better sleep, please!

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…

News Flash
Sun, 10/02/2022

From adversity, to spreading blessings!

The heart warming story of a former homeless man, who channels his experience of suffering on the streets into providing help to those whose day…

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