Forbidden fruit? Not if you make the right choices. These favorites are low-carb, low on the glycemic index, and good for your diabetes diet plan. When you’re in search of a diabetes-friendly treat that won’t knock your blood sugar out of healthy range, look no farther than the produce drawer of your refrigerator or the […]
The Benefits of Getting a Full Night’s Sleep
Sleep. We all wish we had more of it. Yet it’s still. So. Elusive. And while yawning and feeling tired all the time can be a bummer, a lack of zzz’s can actually have a big impact on your health. Experts say you should aim to get between seven and eight hours of shut-eye each night, but […]
Heart Benefits of Exercise
One of the very best gifts you can give your heart is physical activity. In fact, pairing regular exercise with a Mediterranean-style diet , maintaining a normal weight and not smoking is a great protection plan against coronary artery disease and vascular disease, Johns Hopkins research has found. Not convinced such simple steps could be so powerful? […]
Why Are Scary Stories So Important?
From time to time, parents and even some educators have asked me about reading scary stories with young children. In some cases, they were concerned about how kids might react to a truly horrifying character or a particularly creepy situation. Sometimes, they were worried that a child might feel overwhelmed by the intensity of a […]
9 Benefits of Yoga
If you’ve done your “downward dog” yoga pose today, you’re probably feeling more relaxed. Regardless of your level of yoga expertise, if you’re practicing regularly, you can feel better from head to toe. Yoga offers physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages. And, if you’re going through an illness, recovering from surgery […]
Novel vs Book – What’s the Difference?
More often than not, the terms ‘Novel’ and ‘Book’ are used interchangeably by most people, and their true meanings are eluded in the process. Many do not usually consider the semantics of these words. Semantics involves the literal and connotative meaning of terms in a language. There is a need to establish the meaning of […]
10 Ways to Break the Cycle of Laziness
These simple tricks will help you increase your daily productivity Why go to the gym tonight? After all, you haven’t gone in a week. Why take out the garbage when your whole apartment is a mess? Good points. But it’s time to break the cycle. We browsed two Reddit threads on overcoming laziness and pulled out the easiest ways […]
7 Hidden Benefits of Planning
Learn the secrets to planning that can make your life easier and set you up for your most successful year yet. The premise is simple: planning helps you get more done so you have more time for fun. But how exactly; and what’s more effective: planning on paper or using digital apps? The real question […]
7 Benefits of Asking Powerful Questions as a Business Leader
For a manager or team leader, telling people what to do is almost always easier than asking questions. Yet, being skillful at asking great questions can be of tremendous benefit to you and your company. Some of the common and surprising benefits include: Inspiring others. Most of us have had bosses who asked really probing questions […]
Pros and Cons of Investing in NFTs
Should You Invest In Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)? If you’ve heard about non-fungible tokens (NFTs), then you might have thought about investing in them. But what does it really mean to “invest in NFTs”—and what are the pros and cons? It’s a good idea to understand any asset class before you start investing in it. For starters, “investing […]