5 reasons for adding quinoa to your meals
Instead of making your next meal with grain-based foods like rice or pasta, try using quinoa. What makes quinoa stand out in the world of food is that it mimics a grain in its uses while being much more nutrient-dense. It packs a powerful punch of macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Here are 5 Read More...
Women were the big winners of the House elections
There was something very notable about the results of this week’s House midterm elections: more women secured a Democratic or Republican nomination for the House than ever before. As of Tuesday night, at least 168 women had captured a nomination, surpassing the previous record of 167. A recent Read More...
Take it slow: how running at a reduced speed will help you become a faster runner
Pushing yourself to run faster won’t make you become a faster runner. Paradoxically, slowing down can actually help you become a better and even faster runner. Here’s how running slowly improves the energy system responsible for making you a faster Read More...
The Compassion Instinct: How to become more compassionate
Research shows that a compassionate attitude towards others improves mental and physical health. The Dalai Lama has been telling us for years that compassion is the source of happiness, and recently he added that compassion is good for health too. “If you want others to be happy,” reads the Read More...
The lithium-metal battery may solve our energy storage woes
While lithium-ion batteries are currently our most effective batteries, they’re still not powerful enough to full displace gasoline-powered cars or cheap enough to solve the big energy-storage problem of solar and wind power. A Massachusetts-based startup believes they have the solution: a Read More...
This footwear company uses 17 plastic bottles per pair of shoes
The leader in the barefoot shoe industry is rolling out a line of shoes made out of recycled water bottles. Instead of heading to the oceans or a landfill to decompose over 400 years, the material will be reworked into durable, high-performance shoes deployed to mimic and stabilize the anatomy of Read More...
What the public must do to reclaim the power in post-truth America
It seems today we live in a world where accountability no longer exists and the reality is constantly being skewed. The contradicting narratives coming from today’s government is only working to divide and weaken the public, but that doesn’t mean all hope is lost. We can reclaim the narrative Read More...
The EU wants to force all phone manufacturers to use the same charger
Not only is it inconvenient that different smartphones have different chargers, but it’s also terrible for the environment. The EU Commission estimates that incompatible chargers contribute 51,000 tons of electronic waste every year in Europe. Now the EU is considering creating a law forcing all Read More...
Love doesn’t cost a thing, right? 8 frugal date ideas
The price tag associated with entertaining and delighting a spouse can be astronomical, from elegant dinners and fancy shows to romantic getaway weekends. But it shouldn’t cost a fortune to keep the romantic spark alive. Instead, there are plenty of things you and your partner can do that is both Read More...
Study: Too much alcohol (or none at all) is linked to dementia
Research has shown in plenty of cases that drinking in moderation can be key to good health. In a recent study, researchers found that high amounts of alcohol consumption can heighten your risk of dementia. On the flip-side, no alcohol consumption at all is also linked to dementia. The trick is to Read More...