Reading Time: 3 minutes No matter how happy we are in our day to day lives, we’ll still have those days when we feel sad. It’s unfortunate that saying you’re going to be happy and actually being happy is a lot harder than feeling sad, but it’s true. It’s easy to let things get us down: a bad …
Science Explains Why Our Memories Can't Be Trusted
Reading Time: 4 minutes “I remember where I was when…” A phrase so commonly used when describing our recollections of, often tragic, events. And yet, this common expression has allowed psychologists to trace the unreliability of narratives that human beings place so much faith in; that of major events in our own lives. A group of researchers, looking at the …
Science Says Bad Mood Improves Memory And Betters Your Judgement
Reading Time: 3 minutes Your car breaks down right before a rainstorm hits. You tell yourself to stay positive, but that sour mood starts creeping in. The worst part is, you find yourself feeling badly about your bad mood! Yet, the latest science reveals bad moods might actually be good for you, at least in the short term. Scientists have …
5 Ways To Travel in Europe on A Budget This Summer
Reading Time: 4 minutes Summer is here and you’re excited to head off on that dream vacation to Europe. The one small problem is that you’re not really all that ready. You might know when you’re going to go and when you need to be back, but Europe is such a vast and varied place that working out exactly how to do …
Are You Taking Too Much Vitamin D? It Is Possible, But Uncommon
Reading Time: 4 minutes Growing up, it was common to hear my parents tell us the kids not to play in the sun because, according to them, “You will catch yellow fever for exposing too much of your skin to the sun.” But things changed a when we grew up and found out in our elementary science class then …
Top 15 Highest Vitamin C Foods And Easy Recipes You Can Follow!
Reading Time: 4 minutes Vitamin C is a star player when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It’s popular in a variety of fruits and vegetables and has benefits that extend far beyond keeping the common cold at bay. From fighting heart disease to promoting healthy skin and eyes, Vitamin C is essential and versatile. We’ve composed a …
Hilarious Video On Dealing With Irrationality In Politics
Reading Time: < 1 minute This hilarious video by Natasha from Russia shows how the 2016 presidential election was so full of manipulation and lies that it reminded her of her home country: it was so irrational that it was Russianal! Watch Natasha break it down and stick it to the irrationality in this election. This video will make you laugh and …
6 Tips For Staying Healthy in College
Reading Time: 3 minutes College can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be a very stressful one. If you don’t take the time to maintain your health, you may find yourself running out of steam before the semester is through. Luckily, there are a variety of ways to help keep you in tip-top shape so that you …
5 Tech-Savvy Ways To Save Time When Grocery Shopping
Reading Time: 3 minutes I did not like the amount of time I had to spend to shop in stores. I knew that the long search for items in stores, inability to check online inventory, or even stressful parking, can be left behind with a modicum of technology. The brick-and-mortar retail was lagging behind online retail in technology. But …
Cultivate the Consulting Business of Your Dreams
Reading Time: 3 minutes Whether you are looking to supplement your current income or focus full-time on a consulting business, commanding top dollar is always the goal. To become a top performer, it is critical to have more than just a shining resume. You must possess certain traits that support your professional experience. Demonstrate that you have these key …