Head-to-Toe Health Strategies You Should Try Out ASAP
This article was written for us by Jennifer McGregor. The year has come to a close, a new one is here. That doesn’t mean you have to wait until the…
Here’s Why Your Body Stores More Fat in Certain Places
Nature is just too good at stashing away our excess energy in the form of flab. And it’s hard to fight nature.
Peter Dinklage Is Still Punk Rock
During eight seasons of “Game of Thrones,” the character Tyrion Lannister transformed from the depraved black sheep of a powerful clan to the show’s cunning, though often sorrowful, moral center.…
8 Morning Exercises You Should Do as Soon as You Get Out of Bed
You know that phrase, “Do what’s most important first thing in the morning”? That doesn’t mean check your email or scroll through Twitter and Instagram. It means perform some morning…
Ikigai: A Japanese Concept to Improve Work and Life
With no direct English translation, it’s a term that embodies the idea of happiness in living. For Japanese workers in big cities, a typical work day begins with a state…
A Few Simple Habits Can Tack Some Extra Years Onto Your Lifespan
You can do more for your health. And it’s not that hard. Eat healthy foods. Exercise regularly. Don’t smoke. We hear these instructions from doctors, friends, parents, and strangers on…
My Time As A CBD Guinea Pig
CBD coffee! CBD pasta! CBD face masks! What happened when I consumed nothing but America’s favorite new health supplement. On a crisp morning in early October, I went out to…
Maybe We Should Think Twice About Colonizing Space
There are lots of reasons why colonizing space seems compelling. The popular astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson argues that it would stimulate the economy and inspire the next generation of scientists.…
The USA’s Invisible Pot Addicts
More and more Americans are reporting near-constant cannabis use, as legalization forges ahead. Is this good or bad, all things considered? The proliferation of retail boutiques in California did not…
Amazon’s dirty little secrets
Her Amazon Purchases Are Real. The Reviews Are Fake. Earlier this year, one woman stumbled into a side hustle that’s resulted in hundreds of free Amazon products, worth tens of…
The Way American Kids Are Learning About the ‘First Thanksgiving’ Is Changing
On a recent Saturday morning in Washington, D.C., about two dozen secondary-and-elementary-school teachers experienced a role reversal. This time, it was their turn to take a quiz: answer “true” or…
New Bike = Healthy Living
To be fit and healthy you need to be physically active. Regular physical activity can help protect you from serious diseases such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, mental illness, diabetes…