When we are younger, we tend to consider every playmate and classmate our friend. Birthday parties in elementary school are large affairs with friends crowded around the table. As we grow older, this crowd diminishes. We begin to notice different kinds of friends, including those who are just casual acquaintances. We end up losing friends. Some friends...

No matter what type of relationship we have with someone – familial, friendship, or romantic relationship – we all want to feel seen, heard and appreciated. We want to feel loved and respected. Above all else, we want to feel important to the people who we have decided are important to us. What happens when those...

Family is everything. In the end, life boils down to the memories you made with the ones you love and cherish the most.  Written in ink, embroidered for life… Deb Mills from Clinton, Missouri, came up with an amazing idea to keep her family in each other’s hearts forever. She came up with a Thanksgiving...

A mom is that person who immerses the entirety of herself into another human being – her child. Science says that some of a baby’s DNA cells never leave the mother’s body, a phenomenon known as fetomaternal microchimerism. Some of the fetus’s cells escape from the uterus through the placenta and will be transported by...

Carbon dioxide is one of the most abundant and active gases causing the greenhouse effect, a process whereby the earth’s atmosphere traps radiation and heat from the sun, which results in global warming. CO2 is a naturally occurring gas that can either be produced or increased by things such as animal respiration, volcanic eruptions, deforestation,...

We know that fitness is important. Like it or not, we know that stronger bodies are long-lasting bodies and that strength, mobility, and endurance are all important markers of health. In the realm of health and well-being, a simple at-home test may hold the key to predicting a rather somber outcome — the possibility of...

Many influencers, CEOs, and gurus contribute their success to waking up early. So anyone looking to improve their productivity, physical health, and mental wellbeing tend to hear recommendations to become an early riser. Waking up at 5 a.m. can provide the time and space to do self-care, practice mindfulness, exercise, and get started on work....

The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Every year, it attracts millions of tourists to raft, hike, and above all, enjoy the spellbinding views. It also attracts many researchers eager to uncover its rich history and geology. In fact, the Grand Canyon National Park has recorded over 4,3000 archeological...

Are you looking for stretches to relieve tight shoulders? Whether your shoulder tightness is from sitting at a desk all day, working out intensely, or from your daily activities (like too much texting), these easy moves will loosen up tight shoulders. Even if you don’t have a full-time desk job, chances are you spend the...

Welcome to La Rinconada, Peru – the highest permanent settlement on Earth, situated at a staggering 5,100 meters (16,700 feet) above sea level. It’s a town known for its gold mines, breathtaking landscapes, and, most notably, its reputation as a near-lawless place. One visitor decided to document everything during his time there, revealing a place...

Many aspects vary from Europeans to Americans to South Americans… Not to mention between continents, often leaving individuals perplexed about the lifestyles of those in distant lands. Whether it’s the peculiarities of faucets, window designs, or shopping customs, certain things may seem utterly bewildering to those unaccustomed to them. Recently, Redditors engaged in a lively...

It used to be that the only people you heard talking about sobriety were those who had a drinking problem. Today, however, more and more people are choosing to go sober for reasons other than addiction. While the benefits of sobriety are often extolled for their impact on physical well-being, the lesser-known social implications of...