Thanksgiving is just around the corner (tomorrow!), which means your to-do list is probably a mile long. Between brining the turkey and navigating family dynamics, finding time for your usual workout can feel impossible. But what if you could tackle holiday stress and your fitness goals at the same time? Enter the “gratitude workout”. It’s …
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Have you found yourself interested in the strange and seemingly pointless facts that stick in the human brain like gum to a shoe? Intriguingly, memories and information can be locked in our brains forever, even though we didn’t try very hard to remember them- they just naturally stick. There are things you’d love to remember …
“You’re so strong!” is a compliment given mostly when someone is smiling while life is tossing them around like they’re bull riding. Mental strength means thriving despite life’s fires (or Mondays). Some people are strong; others didn’t just miss the resilience train; they haven’t even found the station. Being mentally strong doesn’t require a spotless …
Suze Orman, the queen of no-nonsense financial advice, doesn’t sugarcoat things when it comes to making and saving money. If you’re not strategically preparing for retirement, there’s one phrase you might hear from her: “You WILL retire broke!” And while this might seem a bit dramatic, she’s got a valid point. Too many people head …
Many people hope for a long life, and while we often see plenty of people older than ourselves in society, we can’t truly understand what it feels like until we experience it ourselves. What better way to gain insight into what getting older feels like than by asking the people blessed enough to be living …
The holiday season arrives each year, often accompanied by a truckload of expectations. We see images of perfectly roasted turkeys, families in matching pajamas, and homes decorated with impossible precision. For neurodivergent families, navigating this landscape of festive pressure can feel less like a winter wonderland and more like an obstacle course. The sensory overload …
Emotional turmoil is caused by many things, with one of the most common reasons being your place of residence. Our geographical location definitely affects our well-being and whether we live a life that’s happy, miserable, or something in between. Aspects of life like crime rates, cost of living, and job security heavily impact whether we …
You don’t need a fancy gym membership to achieve your fitness goals. Research shows that regular physical activity, even outside a traditional gym setting, can yield significant health benefits. So, if the thought of treadmills and weight machines doesn’t excite you, fear not—there are plenty of other ways to stay in shape. While gyms offer …
Have you ever noticed your cat staring intently at a seemingly empty corner of the room or placing themselves strategically between you and the delivery person? It’s easy to dismiss these actions as just another feline peculiarity. But what if there’s more to it? For centuries, cultures around the world have viewed cats as more …
We often hear that the secret to a long, healthy life lies in strict diets and grueling gym routines. But what if the path to longevity was actually… fun? Turns out, what you do for fun could be the secret ingredient to aging gracefully. The hobbies you choose can significantly impact your mental and physical …