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Africa is an emerging superpower. Just wait and see
For most Africa is a continent summarized by terms like war, hunger, malaria, tribalism, Ebola and crushing poverty. But that’s only part of the story. Driven by big Chinese investments that are aiming for a replacement of cheap Chinese labor, Africa is destined to become the new world’s Read More...
How to finally beat procrastination now
Procrastination can turn any potentially productive day into a setback. Sometimes the urge to do anything but the things you need to do is stronger than the will to do them. This is perfectly natural, it's actually the neocortex and the limbic system within your brain having a little competition. Read More...
Parrots to the rescue: How they help veterans with PTSD
A few days ago numerous Read More...
Psychologists have found that a spiritual outlook makes humans more resilient to trauma
The notion of “spirituality” might sound too flimsy for serious scientific research. But that very attitude has led psychologists to ignore the subject for far too long—and at a cost to those who have suffered trauma. A growing body of evidence suggests that a spiritual outlook can be a major Read More...
To prevent back pain, orthotics are out, exercise is in
Lower back pain is an almost universal if unwelcome experience. About 80 percent of those of us in the Western world can expect to suffer from disruptive lower back pain at some point in our lives. But if we begin and stick with the right type of exercise program, we might avoid a recurrence, Read More...
Will Denmark become the world's first 100% organic country?
Danish consumers are the most pro-organic consumers in the world, according to Organic Denmark, an association of companies, organic farmers and consumers. Nearly 8 percent of all food sold in Denmark is organic, the highest percentage in Europe. And Danish organic export has risen by more than 200 Read More...
6 compelling reasons why you must go on a Vision Quest
Are you happy with every aspect of your life? Are you sure that you're in the best job, the best relationship, and the best living environment that you can be? Does the way you spend your time reflect your greater values and do you feel you are fulfilling your purpose on this planet? If you're like Read More...
How to make slums more resilient to climate change
In the coming decades, climate change is expected to drive more frequent extreme weather events—such as hurricanes, flooding, and droughts—in many parts of the world. Such disasters hit slum dwellers particularly hard because they lack physical accesses to essential services, such as water and Read More...
Some of the biggest companies learn their employees meditation and yoga
From Google to Starbucks, it seems big companies jump on the bandwagon to encourage employees to handle stress better. They offer meditation or yoga classes, trying to integrate mindfulness into the workday. How do these companies do this? By creating a safe, physical space. By offering support and Read More...
Eight out of ten people in Sweden buy organic
In Sweden, sales of organic food increased by nearly 40 percent last year. Eight out of ten Swedes buy organic. What's more, experts say that the reason Swedes buy organic has changed. Where they once bought organic for environmental reasons, they now buy organic mainly for health reasons. Are the Read More...