Finally, a company has come up with a plastic-free way to shave
Unless you're going for the Mountain Man look, owning a razor is a necessity in modern society. Unfortunately, that often means using a pile of plastic. Even if you've switched from disposable razors to replaceable cartridges (an improvement), there is still excess packaging and plastic blade heads Read More...
Boost your memory and focus with these 5 foods
What you eat and drink can have a huge effect on your ability to remember things. For instance, consuming too much alcohol can lead to short-term memory loss, which you may know if you’ve ever had one too many drinks. In addition, consuming too many processed foods that are void of nutrients and Read More...
Six keys to elevating the quality of your life as you age
Genetics may play a key role in the way you age, but that doesn’t mean it will determine your fate. In fact, just 30 percent of physical aging is genetically predetermined, according to an eight-year study. Yes, lifestyle trumps genes, so if you’re keen on keeping your body functioning Read More...
This blind man finished the New York City Half Marathon using three guide dogs
If you need a little motivation to get you going today, look no further. In 2019, history was made at the New York City Half Marathon after a blind man by the name of Thomas Panek completed the race with the support of guide dogs. Visually impaired runners have finished marathons using human guides Read More...
11 ways to achieve greater self-awareness
We all have a unique blend of “good” and “bad” traits, but we are largely unaware of them. If we want to self-reflect objectively on these traits, we need to quiet our minds and open our hearts, forgive ourselves for our imperfection, and offer ourselves kudos, but only where we deserve Read More...
Make hanging with your partner’s family more bearable with these 12 tips
You may be in love with your significant other, but that doesn’t mean you feel the same way about their family. The thing is, no matter how much you may want to avoid spending time with the in-laws, establishing good rapport with them can be very important for the health of your own relationship. Read More...
Resiliency is key to success. Here’s how to cultivate it
Failure sucks, but it’s a part of life. Any time we work towards our goals, we are bound to fail at one point or another. It’s not, however, the failures themselves that will stop you from getting to where you want to be. Rather, it’s the way you respond that matters most. If you feel your Read More...
Science says this is the ideal way to structure your day
Who says working 8 hours a day, five days a week is the best way for everyone to work? The fact of the matter is the 8-hour workday is arbitrary, and the structure itself has become a relic of a past time. Science itself would agree that this manner of structuring the work week has become Read More...
The truth about going to bed with a wet head of hair
Your mother probably told you when you were a kid that going to bed with a wet head of hair will make you come down with a cold. Or maybe she told you that wet hair will make your pillow a hub for bacteria. These are both common beliefs, but are they true? According to the experts, going to bed Read More...
This guide will help you make your living space a greener place
Turning your home into a green oasis not only makes your living space more aesthetically-pleasing, but also brings subtle benefits to your mental health. The thing is, adding more greenery to your scenery isn’t as simple as buying a bunch of plants and scattering around your home. There are so Read More...