You’ve probably heard it as a kid while racing downstairs to catch the bus, or maybe on a billboard advertising a new fast food item. It’s a saying that’s been passed down to us from the time we’re old enough to eat solids. But even if it is just a kitschy idiom, is there some…
For the dedicated entrepreneur, maintaining physical health can feel more like a chore than a relief. After all, you may feel like you’ve already gone through an intense workout after a full day of leading, managing, creating, and securing your business plans. Taking extra time out of your day to lift weights or meal prep…
So, you’re feeling stressed. The good news is that it’s completely normal. Arguably too normal? Based on a survey distributed in 2017, around 45% of Americans frequently experience symptoms of stress, with another 35% reporting occasional symptoms. Those are some scary percentages if your understanding of stress is entirely negative. But is there a silver…
Fun in the sun doesn’t always stay fun, does it? A few hours of lazily drinking in warm, soothing rays of sunshine can turn ugly when you don’t protect your skin, and the damage can go far beyond a bad rash. So, if you’ve ever woken up to seared, sun-damaged skin and thought “Yeah, I’m…
You probably don’t remember when you first learned that pet ownership was a thing, but let’s attempt to recapture the magic of that moment. In front of you is a small creature (or maybe a large one) with scales or feathers or fur that does absolutely nothing but just kinda… be there. And you’re told…
To the disappointment of tea drinkers and soda enthusiasts everywhere, today we’re discussing one of the most profitable and versatile caffeinated beverages on the planet. Take a minute to breathe it in– the rich, earthy scent of beans, the silky smoothness of fresh cream, the tangy bitterness of espresso. That’s right folks, today we’re talking…
Let’s start off with some friendly banter: how are you feeling today? A little jazzed from that coffee you drank? A little motivated? A little lonely? Maybe a little bit of everything? Scientists continue to find that our emotions play a much larger role in our physical wellness than we ever thought. Brain function,…
As we begin to emerge from our hovels amidst a nationwide pandemic, we find ourselves in the middle of June– yes, you read that right, it’s already June. The air is warm and fresh, and that summer breeze is practically begging us to dig our toes in hot sand or race to the nearest water…
The year is 2008. Blackberries are still relevant forms of communication, Beyoncé is urging men everywhere to “put a ring on it”, and America’s obesity rate is clocking in at 25.5%. Recognizing the danger, a team of Harvard scientists devises a study that explores how much our genetics influence our BMI. They round up…
If the title of this article caught your eye, it’s probably because, at some point in your life, you’ve looked down at the pudge around your stomach and thought “well that’s not good”. We’ve all been there, but we may not really know why. Here’s a possible explanation for how that extra layer of…