How Loneliness Shortens Your Life - And How To Fix It
The fifteenth century British poet John Donne wrote, “No man is an island, Entire of itself," alluding to the need of humans for contact with each other. People are interdependent, and no human can live in isolation without being diminished.Research indicates social isolation produces dire conseq...
Prevent Winter Dryness With These Tips
Winter weather can leave many of us with itchy, dry, patchy skin that's absolutely miserable to deal with. From flaky skin to cracked skin, winter can be an unforgiving time for many of us. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to reduce winter’s effects on your skin and keep it in its best pos...
Is it Gross Not to Wash This?
Do you know how often you should be washing your clothes? How often do you wash your jeans, shirts and socks? If you said after every wear to each of these clothing items, there’s a chance you may be washing more often than needed. How often do you wash your sheets? Many people don’t wash them of...
7 Fingernail Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
If we had a time-lapse documentary of our nails, we might feel shocked by the dramatic differences as they change in days or weeks. As babies, our fingernails and toenails resemble perfectly shaped pink seashells. But by adulthood, our nails may have ridges, discolored areas, and other signs comm...
How to Get More Dopamine
Dopamine is one of our natural feel-good chemicals. We’re designed to seek out pleasurable activities because we're designed to seek out the hit of dopamine we get from pleasure. But getting the right balance of it can be tricky. Why Do We Need Dopamine? Dopamine is necessary for numerous brain f...