If a big belly is weighing you down, nature may offer some sensible solutions. From coconut oil and green tea to dark chocolate and vitamin D, there are great natural substances worth looking into. That’s especially true when you consider carrying excess weight around your midsection puts you at increased risk of heart attack, raising…
Natural Substances to Fight a Big Belly
Best Laid Plans: Why They Often Fall Short
When we’re thinking about our plans, we don’t consider all the tiny micro-tasks that need to get done.
Steve Jobs and Albert Einstein Applied the Concept of ‘No Time’ to Boost Their Creativity. What Does It Entail?
Article by Alto Nivel An essential element to achieving success is implementing a proper routine on a daily basis, as science and history point out. Although your daily routine might be healthy and productive, it can also be hectic and kill creativity, an article in Inc magazine notes. The magazine also points out that many successful people have dedicated a…
What’s the Best Age to Give My Teen a Smartphone?
If you’re looking for confirmation that smartphones and social media are good for your kids, this is not one of those posts. The “best age” question is a trick question. Here’s why. We don’t stress about the “best age” for things that are inherently good for our kids. Are there hundreds of opinions on the…
Can This Natural Sweetener Lower Blood Sugar?
Many people have a sweet tooth. For some, it can become an addiction, fueled by a food industry that continually creates an abundance of highly palatable, inexpensive, ultra-processed foods. As some companies cash in on a market for lab-created, low-calorie sweeteners, one natural sweetener may help curb your sweet tooth without raising your blood sugar….
A Dozen Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
You’ve had a long day and you’re exhausted. You finally call it a night and get into bed for a restful eight hours. You try to relax, but all of a sudden your mind is in overdrive. It’s rehashing the day and planning for tomorrow, next week, and next year. In short order, any thoughts…
Free Your Mind From Wanting People to Be a Certain Way
We want the world to be the way we want it. Unfortunately, reality always has different plans, and people behave in less than ideal ways.
Nature Can Boost Health of People in Cities
Your local city park may improve your health, according to a new study. The research shows how access to nature in cities increases physical activity and, therefore, overall health. Lack of physical activity in the United States results in $117 billion per year in related health care costs and leads to 3.2 million deaths globally…
Enjoy These 9 Foods for a Late-Spring Detox
Even though spring has almost passed, it’s still a great time to lighten up and start fresh. This is the season to clean things out, whether that be your home or the sluggishness that comes from eating poorly the previous year. Now is the time to favor seasonal fruits and veggies over meat and starches….
Happy Father’s Day
My father was a member of what has come to be known as “The Greatest Generation.” Born in 1918 into a large Catholic family in central Minnesota, he had four sisters and was the eldest of four boys. Dad grew up on a small farm and, as the oldest son, he bore the brunt of…
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