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How period-tracking apps can empower women by fighting the menstruation taboo
Let's admit it: menstruation is still a taboo in our society. Women still hide their tampons and don't feel comfortable to talk about their period in public. But things are slowly changing. It was liberating when women's tennis world number two, Petra Kvitova, spoke frankly this summer about how Read More...
Coffee can help you live longer, says Harvard study
Coffee drinkers rejoice! An extensive study has found evidence that drinking coffee reduces the risk of dying prematurely from heart disease, diabetes and even neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. These benefits are thought to be linked to the plant compounds in coffee, meaning Read More...
6 simple ways to cut down on your food waste
Food waste is the world’s third largest carbon polluter. When food goes to waste, so do all the resources spent on producing it, which is significant considering countries like the U.S. throw around 40% of it in the trash. Consumers are responsible for more wasted food than any other part of the Read More...
A guide to help you enjoy the little things in life even more
"Enjoy the little things in life." It's the kind of advice you often hear, but which is difficult to execute. That's also what Utpal Dholakia, professor of marketing, found when he realized he started to like his favorite restaurant less. The first time he was there, he enjoyed it Read More...
How to improve your memory and reduce your risk of getting dementia
What if you talked with your health professional about dementia and you would get a prescription for a few glasses of champagne a week? Indeed, new research from the University of Reading suggests that three glasses of champagne a week could help prevent the onset of dementia. However, we are still Read More...
How to help your kids have a healthy relationship with technology
The children of today are growing up in a world where smart phones and tablets are the norm. While these technologies can be quite useful, they can also be a disservice to our children. Studies suggest that smart technology is hurting children’s ability to communicate and be creative, and making Read More...
8 quick ways to improve your attention span
Did you know we only spend a little over half of our waking hours living in the present? The rest of the time is spent mind-wandering, zoned out from the things happening around us. While letting your mind drift off isn’t necessarily a problem, it can be if you have to do something that requires Read More...
Adult coloring books bring back the child in you, and that's a good thing
Walk into a bookstore these days, and chance is you'll come across an adult coloring book. Coloring? What a childish activity, you might think. But remember the good old days when you would just sit at the kitchen table as a child and be creative for a little while, forgetting the rest of the world Read More...
No other investment compares to the one you make in yourself
We get so caught up in life constantly looking for the best ways to invest money that we forget the most important investment of all: one’s self. More important than any riches, investing time in the important things in life like your health, your family and your spouse will lead to more Read More...
Here's how to beat distractions and be productive
These days we are constantly being hounded by the buzzing and beeping of our devices. Whether it's the phone in your pocket, or the laptop on your desk, everything seeks to grab your attention and stop you from your original intentions. That’s why you need more than just time management skills to Read More...