Could increasing your happiness and life satisfaction help you steer clear of chronic illness? It’s hard to say. There is evidence that people who describe themselves as “happy” seem to have fewer health problems. But having fewer health problems may boost happiness. In any event, “happiness” isn’t static. It’s possible to make yourself happy and…
A Quick Guide to Planning Your Year
The beginning of the year offers such a beautiful blank slate. We can start anew and reinvent our lives. If you’re feeling like you’re in a bit of a rut, this is the perfect time to make the most of this year’s blank slate. In this article, I’ll talk about why planning your year is…
T Cells May Reveal Why Women Get Severe Covid Less Than Men
New research may reveal why women get severe COVID-19 at about half the rate as men. Women have more of a certain type of immune cell that fights infections in mucosal tissue, and these immune cells amass in the lungs, poised to attack the COVID virus, according to a new study. “Better armed with these…
Winter and Kidney Health
Each of us is blessed with two kidneys located in the upper abdomen; they sit against the back muscles on either side of the spine and are about the size of a closed fist. Some of their responsibilities include: removing waste products from the body balancing fluid levels releasing hormones controlling the production of red…
7 Proven Reasons to Eat More Blueberries
Eating even less than a cup of blueberries a day helps fend off heart disease, cancer, brain aging, and much more. Here are seven great reasons to eat more blueberries every day Spring and summer are prime seasons for fresh blueberries. But there are good reasons to eat them all year round. Blueberries pack huge health…
New York Sued for Using Race to Help Determine Who Receives Crucial COVID-19 Treatment
A legal group has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York for refusing to stop using race to help determine which people should receive monoclonal antibodies, a crucial treatment for COVID-19 that has been rationed by the federal government. America First Legal lodged the suit after the New York State Department of Health ignored a…
Putting Children and Their Social Interactions First Will Be Key to Mental Health Recovery in a Post-Pandemic World
There was a time, not too long ago, when educated, civilized societies felt that putting children first was a good idea. They felt that this idea was so sensible and good that they enshrined it in a global declaration: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of the Child. Posters about it were displayed in…
Daily Routines: What They Are, What They Aren’t, and Why They Matter
Daily routines are deeply familiar territory here at This Wondrous Life and an integral piece of my slow living journey. Maybe you’re reading this and agree. Maybe you’re reading this and have no context around daily routines. I feel you and that’s why I’m here. Before we dive in I do want to say this:…
Two Reasons Why Older People Fared Better During the Pandemic
COVID-19 is more dangerous for older people—and so, many assumed, the pandemic would be more dangerous for their mental health, too. In the spring of 2020, we heard about younger people volunteering to visit outdoors with elderly people living alone or take care of shopping for them. But as researchers began studying how the pandemic…
Are Wireless Chargers Safe? The Pros & Cons of Wirelessly Charging your Phone
Wireless charging is becoming more prevalent and integrated into daily life, as modern day society morphs into a lifestyle of convenience. The latest example? The split second saved by placing your phone on a wireless charger instead of plugging in a charging cord. As a wireless electronic device, EMF radiation concerns arise. Can these wireless…
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