Forest fires can occur naturally, cleaning away excess undergrowth and making way for new trees to take root. But circumstances like climate change and forest monocultures are exacerbating the problem. And while “acres burned” makes headlines, “acres replanted” struggles to keep up. The arduous ...Read More
In his book, The Science of Trust, Dr. John Gottman explains that both partners in a relationship are emotionally available only 9% of the time. This leaves 91% of our relationship ripe for miscommunication. What matters most is how couples repair when they mess up—rebuilding ...Read More
When companies buy carbon offsets and call themselves carbon-neutral, it feels like a bit of a cop-out. The fact is they still produce emissions and use the money they make while creating those emissions to fund projects that absorb carbon. But until companies find ...Read More
The chances of losing patients with severe liver diseases could soon decline as scientists have developed a machine that can keep a human liver alive and even regenerate itself, outside of the body, for an entire week. A study conducted by researchers in Switzerland ...Read More
Have you ever tried a detox? Maybe you gave up TV for a month or sugar. This week we challenge you to try a “brain detox.” Created by neurologist David Perlmutter, this 10-day plan will help you reset your brain and set you on ...Read More
by Summers McKay In January of 2013, I sat on my living room floor amidst an egregiously large pile of magazines collected over the years, old bridal magazines, fitness, wellness, and Oprah mags, …Read More
Imagine if you had a secret superpower that let you always make the best decisions for yourself. Wouldn’t that be awesome? Well, it turns out you do have such a superpower. It’s called your intuition, that …Read More
According to one study, only 8 percent of people maintain their New Year’s resolutions for the whole year. That’s a rather unimpressive success rate, which is why for the last two years, researchers …Read More
