Sometimes, when everything feels like it’s falling apart, it may actually be falling into place. Many of us fear change, but change helps us learn, grow and discover new parts of ourselves that we never new existed. If life seems a little hectic right now, take comfort in knowing that in a few weeks, months…
If I put a bowl filled with M&Ms in front of a toddler, told them not to touch and left the room, I would fully expect them to all be gone by the time I came back a half an hour later. In fact, I’d expect the same result if I put a bowl of…
Even when we are actively trying to keep out negativity, it seems that toxic people find their way into our lives. They appear for different reasons – because they want something, they’re looking for someone to wallow with, complain to or mooch off of, or they have some greater agenda. Often times we don’t know…
Reading is pretty much universally recognized as a source of intelligence. It’s a leisurely activity that seems to be placed a few levels above most others. And yet it seems to be a pleasure that’s becoming more and more lost on us due to ever-present Wi-Fi and the myriad of fun apps available to us.…
Genevieve Rail, kinesiology professor at the Canadian Concordia University received a grant of $270,000 that was meant to be used towards studying the effects HPV vaccines have on the public. HPV stands for human papillomavirus and it has been ‘linked’ (more on that later) for nearly two decades to cervical cancer. Due to the fact that it…
The largest nuclear disaster in history occurred back in 1986 at the Chernobyl plant and we’re still witnessing the haunting effects. In some families, not a year has gone by in the last 30 years without a death directly related to the incident. Put simply, nuclear accidents have the potential to be quite far-reaching in their…
Chronic inflammation can have negative effects on the body in numerous ways, and recent research has shown a link from chronic inflammation to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and even depression. Chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system believes there to be a constant threat, causing it to attack the body’s cells. Inflammation can damage the…
An empath is highly sensitive to the feelings, intentions and motivations of others. They feel the energy of other people on a deep level that many don’t understand. Someone who is empathetic may sympathize with how someone else is feeling, but being an empath is deeper than that. An empath feels the emotions of others…
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States, affecting 40 million adults, or 18% of the U.S. population. Anxiety disorders are treatable, but many seek help in the form of prescription medication. What if there was a more natural way to treat…
Few things reveal the power of the human mind more than the placebo effect. Put simply, a dud pill or treatment can have a powerful effect on everything from depression and pain to sleeping disorders. It largely depends on the patient’s perception. And it works even when you know you’re taking a placebo. So what’s really…
Honesty makes life so much easier. But unfortunately, honesty isn’t always what you get from people. And while lying is not instantly an indicator that someone’s a bad person (people lie for many, many reasons, including mental illness), sometimes you need to know what’s really going on. And that’s where these five obvious signs will come…
We’ve written about the power of honey in the past, so if you’re a frequent reader of this site, you’re familiar with the concept of honey being quite a marvelous thing. But still, this might just blow your mind. Australian scientists recently made a fascinating discovery about an obscure form of honey that kills even…
Awhile back, I wrote a piece about vestigial structures we all have — the physical traits that once served a very practical purpose but are now obsolete. On the list, I included the appendix. And indeed, for years medical professionals have agreed that the appendix is useless, the shrunken remainder of a large intestine of a…
Our society focuses largely on appearances. There are creams to get rid of wrinkles, hair extensions to give you long, luxurious locks, laser treatments to eliminate cellulite… the list goes on and on. While some embrace the process of aging, others refuse to celebrate each passing birthday. Forget the strands of gray in your hair…
While running is a popular form of cardio, it can be especially hard on the joints. There are actually a ton of exercises to burn calories and help reduce fat that are even more effective than running! If you’re looking to step up your workout routing, try one of these fat-burning moves! 1. Burpees There…