The number of people who are overweight is at an all-time high. Nearly one in three adults and about 17% of children and teens in the United States are obese (1). This is a big problem for many reasons, including the fact that being overweight increases your risk for chronic health problems like heart disease, diabetes, stroke, cancer, arthritis, and osteoarthritis. It also [...]
Tips to Live in a Winter Wonderland Full Time
It's that time of year again. You know, the one where you have to bundle up in layers upon layers of clothes and walk through a winter wonderland on your way to work? If you're not living somewhere cold all year round, making it through the next few months might seem like an impossible feat. But don't worry! There are plenty of tips out there for getting used to our seasonal [...]
How to Be More Self Sufficient
You could be living the life, an independent life free from relying on others. It's possible to live happily without having to rely on anyone else for any reason. How you might ask? Well, it's simple really...you just have to make sure you're prepared for anything! I'll show you what I mean. Okay, imagine you're trying to get to work and the weather is terrible [...]
How to Embrace Simpler Lifestyle
Everyone dreams of having a simple lifestyle. To wake up and smell the roses before 12 noon, to drink tea under shade trees, to enjoy life's most beautiful moments without any obligation towards work or family. It is known as an idyllic "simple living" lifestyle. But what does it really mean? It means simplicity, not an easy life. Let me show you how it works. What is a [...]
How to Stay Healthy with Food
Maintaining good health is one of the best ways to ensure you can enjoy your home for years to come. So if you are wondering how to stay healthy with food, it is important that you begin by focusing on creating a good obsession with food safety. In the past, it used to be that your grandparents would advise you to wash your fruits and vegetables before eating them. This is [...]
How the Pandemic Has Changed People’s Habits
With the pandemic slowing down in some regions but being said to be higher in other regions, it's hard to know what's true these days. Whether you're feeling the wrath of the pandemic or you've been living in an area not hit, there are some ways the pandemic has changed everyone's habits. Today we're sharing some of the various ways that covid-19 has changed everyday [...]
The Benefits of a Farming Lifestyle
It is common to see people from all over the world traveling to small towns near the countryside in search of new opportunities. The attractive appeal of farming communities seems to be a perfect place for them. These towns have a lower cost of living than most places. There are many benefits that come with living and working in a farming community. Communities tend to grow [...]
The Best #ThatWasCold Comments for Jimmy Fallon’s Challenge
Jimmy Fallon is the kind of guy that's impossible to dislike. Although he is odd in many ways, it is impossible not to fall in love with him. When Jimmy urged fans to tweet their own personal #ThatWasCold memories on The Tonight Show. Fans of Jimmy Fallon are well aware of his ability to make one laugh so hard that they end up crying from experience. That evening, they went out [...]
Outdated Fashion Trends That (Hopefully) Are Not Coming Back
Different styles are seen every time. Some styles give way to modern trends while others stay around for a while. No matter what style is dominant, it's possible to recycle the past. Biker shorts and oversized dad sneakers would have become a trend in the 1980s, but their comeback is not always the appropriate time nor do they suit the current times. Our fashion styles [...]
30 Psychologische Fakten Die Ihnen Den Verstand Rauben Werden
Die menschliche Psyche ist ein unermesslich komplexes Gebilde, und Wissenschaftler entdecken ständig Neues über die Funktionsweise unseres Gehirns. Auch wenn wir die menschliche Natur nicht gänzlich erklären können, so gibt es doch faszinierende Erklärungen für bestimmte Verhaltensweisen – beispielsweise, warum wir anderen die Tür aufhalten oder wie viele Dinge wir uns [...]
Meet Storm: The Golden Retriever That Rescued an Animal in Need
"A dog is a man’s best friend" is a phrase all dog owners would happily agree with. This story proves that dogs are loyal not only towards their owners, but towards other animals as well. Mark Freeley spent a rather ordinary afternoon with his two dogs, Storm and Sarah, along the shore of Long Island Sound. Things took an unexpected, yet appreciated, turn when his 6-year-old [...]
The Full Story Behind the Bride Who Discovered Her Groom Was Being Unfaithful the Day Before Their Wedding
After six years of dating, Jane and Aaron seemed to have the perfect relationship (names have been changed). But as we all know, relationships aren’t always easy. The connection one has with their spouse is unlike any other relationship, and although there are supposed to be no secrets, this isn’t always the case. Poor Jane was sure that she had found one of the good ones and [...]
Surprising Hydrogen Peroxide Hacks That Save Time and Money
Growing up, everyone can attest to the pain associated with the disinfecting qualities of hydrogen peroxide. The intense sensation is an unbearable experience that parents had to watch their kids bear as they cleaned up wounds of mischief. Honestly, it’s become a rite of passage. This article guarantees that you add at least one more use that would take the sting out of [...]
These People Are Famous Thanks to Their Extraordinary Looks
Since childhood, our parents have been trying to teach us that beauty comes in different shapes and sizes. Whether we are too tall, too short, or self-conscious about our ears, growing up, many of us wished we look like someone else. Unfortunately, physical appearance has always been an important part of our lives, and probably always will be. These people struggled with their [...]
Everyday Hacks Using Vaseline That Could Change Your Life
Since it was invented in 1872, Vaseline is one of the most popular products in the U.S. Although the jelly-based product can be found in almost every household around the country, very few of us are aware of its many surprising uses. Most of us use it to moisturize our skin, but Vaseline can be used to treat almost anything around the house, and learning these simple Vaseline [...]
Creative Ideas To Keep Your Kids (and Yourself) Busy Nowadays
These days we're all facing a new reality and we whether we like it or not, there's nothing we can do but learn how to adjust to the new situation, and we could all use a distraction. With the new safety instructions, it's safer to stay at home these days, for the benefit of our physical health - but what about our mental health? Schools and kindergartens are out, and [...]
50 Fascinating Facts People Shared on Reddit
The internet has no shortage of information. If there’s something you want to know about the most specific topic in the world, you can bet that there’s an internet forum somewhere filled with experts. One site people rely on for nuggets of knowledge in Reddit. The user u/RyanBlitzpatrick asked the kind folks of r/AskReddit for facts that blow your mind, and they delivered. Here [...]
50 Touching Yet Hilarious Recreations of Childhood Photographs
The best way to take a stroll down memory lane is to look at old photos. You might see people you loved who aren’t here any longer, or you might see cringe-worthy photos. It can be a rollercoaster of all sorts of emotions! One of the latest trends people have gotten into is recreating pictures from their youth. Most of the time, these pictures are harmless fun, but other times, [...]
50+ personas que tendrán que vivir con los errores de sus tatuajes
Hay personas que utilizan los tatuajes como forma de arte, como expresión de sus sentimientos, pensamientos, imaginación o creatividad. Otra gente, por otro lado, no piensa demasiado a la hora de hacerse una tatuaje. El viejo dicho "think before you ink" (piensa antes de entintarte) no parece estar presente en estos casos. Si bien actualmente es posible remover un tatuaje, el [...]
55 Times Fate Intervened in People’s Decisions
Fate works in mysterious ways, and sometimes in downright ridiculous ways. We agonize over the big decisions: where to go to college, which job offer to take, who to marry. But it’s the little, inconsequential ones that seem to make the most difference in the path our lives take: which bus to catch, which coffee shop to go into, where to sit in a new class. Just like the [...]
Gardening Hacks That Will Bring New Life To Your Plants
Weren’t blessed with a green thumb? That’s ok; most people weren’t. Have you ever planted lettuce to find it eaten by some mysterious creature in the night? Or waited and waited for your lemon tree to give you lemons, and it never did (true story). Sometimes gardening can feel like a big joke being played on you. So for those not blessed with the magic touch, gardening [...]