I have been wanting to squeeze in a workout session since before Christmas. I promised myself that I’d steer clear of that holiday weight gain that sticks with you six months into the new year. I keep saying, “I’ll do it later in the afternoon or early tomorrow morning,” but as you know, tomorrow never […]
In this fast-paced world where we have to battle traffic jams and road rage even before we get to work, getting a healthy start to the day is not only essential for our bodies, but also for our sanity. The way your begin your day largely determines how the rest of your day goes. These […]
Chamomile is a herb that has been used for centuries for the purposes of healing and beauty. It is extracted from the chamomile flower and used either as a tea or ointment. Helps treat colds Chamomile tea can help prevent and treat colds especially when flavoured with natural honey which also possesses antibacterial properties, lemon and […]
Your cousin is getting married, your best friend just had a baby and your classmate from campus just tweeted #GotMyDreamJob while you’re contemplating a career change. Even Bob from Accounting got a promotion. Meanwhile, your birthday is around the corner and you’re facing the very real possibility of celebrating it alone because that relationship you […]
There’s nothing like a steaming mug of coffee in the morning to kick start your day, and especially if it’s a chilly one. Its rich flavor and refreshing aroma is enough to elevate your mood instantly if you’re a coffee enthusiast like me. Coffee makes you happier On a deeper level though, coffee contains a […]
You start to read the sentence and you even grasp the first few words but then your mind trails off. So much to do today…Then you remember yourself and start to read again. This time you make it mid paragraph before your phone chimes. Someone has updated an Instagram photo of themselves on holiday. It […]
Until very recently, it seemed obvious that we only smile because we are happy. It made no sense to smile unless there was something to smile about. Scientists, however, have revealed the science of smiling that proves otherwise. Here’s the short version. When we experience a pleasant sensation, our brains send neuronal signals from the […]
In 2012 a German artist called Bartholomaus Traubeck created a record player like device that translates tree rings into piano music. The device is aptly named Years, as the rings of trees tell years’ worth of stories including the tree’s age, natural events such as volcanic eruptions, forest fires, rainfall levels and even disease. These […]
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