Do you know how to cheer yourself up when you’re feeling low? Some days it’s harder than others, right? And on those days, even if you know “I need something to cheer me up,” you just can’t turn it around. Perhaps you need something you haven’t tried before. You’re a creature of habit, but you…
September 8, 2021 — 10:03 AM You’ve heard it said “You are what you eat.” But the way I see it, we are more what our gut microbiome eats—that includes all the trillions of bacteria and yeast in our gastrointestinal tract that affect our immune system, brain, hormones, and, of course, our digestive health. Every…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. September 8, 2021 — 9:01 AM On October 8, 2018, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a special report outlining the challenges that lie ahead if…
September 8, 2021 — 7:00 AM As a nurse who’s passionate about working out and busy taking care of her two dogs, Leo and Arbor, nutrition is super important to Becky LaChance. But just like feeding herself the right food helps her life run more smoothly, Becky knows that her two pups also greatly benefit…
Every person has fallen in love with the wrong person at least once in their lives, and honestly, that’s okay. Falling in love with the wrong person may hurt you, but it also helps you be wiser and smarter, and most importantly, helps you understand what you DON’T want in your partner. However, if you…
The separation from your partner, the loss of your job, a serious diagnosis, illness in the family, divorce or death – life presents us with challenges that we are suddenly confronted with. Many people are overwhelmed with such a situation. Inner resilience plays a major role here – because it helps us to deal with strokes of…
The decision-making tool that absolutely changed my life. Decision-making. We make countless decisions every day. What shall I have for breakfast? Will I go to the gym or not? Who’s picking up the kids from school? Where shall we go on holidays? Is online or in-person school best for my children this year? Should I…
Archetypal characters are found in the stories of all cultures. The ‘trickster’ character type, represented by Coyote, arrives in our lives to shake things up and help wake us up. Right now we are in a collective ‘wake up’ call and it’s important we don’t go back to sleep. Imagine the Scene The camp is…
Tavia Gilbert: Welcome to Stories of Impact. I’m producer Tavia Gilbert. Every Every first and third Tuesday, journalist Richard Sergay and I bring you conversations about the science behind innovative tools that help human beings flourish, and we’re thrilled to be back for the beginning of a new year’s programming. Our new season begins with…
Recovering from surgery can be a long, daunting process. When a loved one undergoes surgery, there are ways to make it easier on them and help them stay as safe as possible as they convalesce. Knowing what to do beforehand can give you and your loved one peace of mind. Help With Chores After surgery, your…
