There are two types of people: huggers and non-huggers. Some people just aren’t the cuddly type. They’re probably the ones who shy away a little bit when you go in for a hug. Others love to show their appreciation, happiness or excitement by hugging those they care about. These are the ones who give those…
With a global pandemic putting a halt on societies’ day-to-day norms and values, one manifestation has been that cash is now bad. Why? Because it helps spread the virus through unnecessary contact between people. China is a good example of how COVID-19 has been speeding up this trend towards a cashless society. In 2017, three-quarters…
The CBD is an active ingredient of marijuana and is derived directly from the plant. The Cannabidiol (CBD) has been continually researched by the specialists to find out its benefits in curing diverse medical conditions. Since the evidence for CBD health benefits have been reported so it is legally obtainable in most parts of the…
There are few careers as noble and important as nursing. This is a key field in healthcare where you must have the perfect balance of expert medical knowledge along with compassion and communication skills which can make it a challenging yet highly rewarding job. Nursing is also highly competitive and it can be hard to…
Did you know that a plastic jug can easily take a million years to break down? Isn’t it shocking? Have a look at more incredible facts about plastic pollution in this post. Plastic is now an incontrovertible part of people lives all around. Since its advancement by Alexander Parkes in 1852, it’s been the most…
Every day we are told that we should be more environmentally friendly. It’s something that is ever-present, and something that we are gradually turning towards as a nation. We understand that we should be doing it, but do we really understand why? If we did, perhaps more people would be quicker to adopt environmentally friendly…
Businesses that refuse or are unable to adapt to the changing times fail. They cannot keep up with consumer demands and their values fall short. Not all values have to be noble, either. A brand that used to showcase its commitment to budget-friendly items that became too expensive for their customer base can fail. As…
An Internet search on google for “David Avocado Wolfe” will quickly yield a hit-piece article on me entitled “David Avocado Wolfe is the Biggest Asshole in the Multiverse” written by the Yvette d’Entremont, the so-called “SciBabe.” [Sorry, Yvette, but I’m full of Love, Happiness, and Appreciation for life and for plants, animals, and people. You,…
The Buckminsterfullerene or Carbon 60 (C60) molecule is a unique, oil-soluble molecule with an amazing power to prolong lifespan. This miraculous molecule, remarkable as it is, wasn’t discovered until 1985. However, scientists now understand that such a molecule has always existed in Nature. For the past 25 years, scientists have spent a great amount of…
One of the most rewarding careers is one in the environmental field. As human beings, our environment is critical for our survival and as a result, these types of jobs are extremely important. There are many fantastic environmental careers and some of these include environmental scientists, biochemists, environmental engineers, environmental lawyers, biologists, geologists, zoologists etc.…
We often look at high anxiety as a dreadful disorder that makes one’s life miserable and accomplishes very little in the way of positivity. But what if we instead looked at anxiety as a sort of superpower? We’ve written in the past about anxious individuals’ increased empathic abilities. But what other evidence is there to…
Whether we acknowledge it or not, we are responsible for bringing positive and negative influences into our lives. The Law of Attraction can be understood when we realize that “like attracts like.” The things you focus on can have an intense impact on what happens to you. If you surround yourself with negative thoughts, negative…
Lots of jobs are hard. But parenting might just be the hardest. Despite all of the books, pamphlets and research that parents can delve into before their child is born, parenting often ends up being a “learn as you go” process. Most parents have a subtle but constant fear that something might go wrong. The…
With all the information available about just how bad Coca-Cola is for you, it’s amazing people actually still buy the stuff and put it into their bodies. Every single day, 1.9 Billion bottles of Coca-Cola are consumed worldwide. Why is that so concerning? One large reason is that each bottle of Coca-Cola contains an alarming amount of…
In 1989, Avon Products Inc. proudly announced that they would cease all animal testing of their products. And then, recently, this press release popped up. “Respect for animal welfare is a cornerstone of Avon’s product safety philosophy,” the release begins proudly. It continues by touting the fact that they were the first major cosmetic company…