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How to start eating the “right” kinds of carbs
The popularity of low-carb diets sends a message to people that we should drastically cut back on this food group, but the truth is carbohydrates are some of the most important things we consume. They are key to regulating blood sugar and providing energy throughout our bodies. In short, carbs are Read More...
How letting go can bring more stability to your life
Although it may sound counterintuitive, a simple thing you can do to strengthen your inner stability is to practice letting go. Just by committing to less, whether it be objects or objectives, you can create opportunities for the things you’ve really been meaning to do. Take a look here for Read More...
How to have a better relationship, according to science
While nobody really knows what goes on between any couple, decades of scientific research into love, sex and relationships have taught us that a number of behaviors can predict when a couple is on solid ground or headed for troubled waters. For a better relationship, check out the what the latest Read More...
A Harvard doctor says these are the best exercises for your body
If you want to get fit but are cramped for time, it’s essential you get the most out of your workouts. Specifically, you want to choose the type of exercise that will benefit your body the most in the shortest amount of time. Here are five of the best exercises you can do for your Read More...
Reducing anxiety and boosting your health the natural way with these 10 herbs
We know that eating healthy food is essential for our wellbeing. But we don’t hear as much about the power of herbs. A new book by an expert herbalist lists 10 “super herbs” that support and re-balance the body, boost your immune system and relieve Read More...
A few healthy ways to take in mass media news
Every time we wake up in the morning it seems the media has a new set of tragic, sensationalized news for us to see. And while there are certainly bad things happening around the world, the truth is that consuming all these news items will only create a distorted view of the world. For a healthier Read More...
Save yourself from a lifetime of clutter with ‘Swedish death cleaning’
No, the term Swedish death cleaning is not about scouring your entire home from top to bottom to the point of physical collapse. What it really refers to is the act of slowly and steadily decluttering your home as the years go by, ideally beginning in your fifties (or at any point in life) and Read More...
How to teach your kid persistence and grit, according to science
Recent studies show that children who think effort leads to achievement outperform those who believe ability is a fixed trait. Given this link between persistence and academic success, how do you go about teaching your kid about the importance of effort? Find the answer Read More...
How to search for meaning in life
Humans have been pondering about the meaning of life for thousands of years, and while there is no definite answer to the question, the quest for meaning is something most of us share. But what really is meaning in life, and how are we supposed to go about finding it? See here what research says Read More...
Study shows black tea has stronger prebiotic effect than green tea
Green tea is linked to weight loss. The polyphenols in green tea are more effective and offer more health benefits than polyphenols in black tea because the green tea chemicals are smaller and more easily absorbed into the blood and tissue. Now, a new study shows that black tea also supports weight Read More...