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....

In March 2011, Japan endured the strongest earthquake in its recorded history followed by a severe tsunami. The Tohoku tsunami involved waves 40 meters/132 feet high and over 15,500 deaths. Over 450,000 people lost their homes during the floods and the destruction spread to infrastructure all over the country, including the meltdown of three nuclear...

Steve Irwin, also known as the Crocodile Hunter, had inspired millions to appreciate and protect animals. Perhaps there’s no one he had inspired more than his own family. Robert Irwin, his 20-year-old son, followed his father’s footsteps in becoming a zookeeper, conservationist, TV personality, as well as a wildlife photographer. Despite his dangerous work with...

The body needs protein for many different functions. For instance, it helps regulate organs and tissue, supports cell structure, improves immune function, and allows physical movement. Protein is made up of building blocks called amino acids. The body creates 11 of them, called nonessential amino acids, and we get the remaining nine essential amino acids...

Researchers have long documented human-like behaviors in animals. For instance, dolphins are known to play games with each other, and elephants mourn and bury their diseased brethren. But aside from sharing moods like playfulness and sadness, some animals display ingenuity that’s typically attributed only to people. In this case, a new study in the journal...

Many of our most important bodily activities require a regular supply of iron. Lean meat, shellfish, and leafy greens are ideal iron sources, but fruits can also help you fulfill your daily intake. Just so you know, adult men under 50 should consume 8 mg of iron, while for women, it is 18 mg. If...

In the quest for a healthier lifestyle, many often overlook a daily ritual that might hold significant health benefits – drinking coffee. Not only is coffee a cherished part of our daily routine, but emerging research suggests it could also play a role in protecting the liver, particularly from the damaging effects of alcohol. Emerging research has...

Navigating the waters of high energy options can be tough, because so many companies will try to get you to take their “energy products” and supplements. But when you’re trying to eat foods that give you real energy and avoid all of the man-made junk out there it can be confusing. Which foods act as...

Ever felt like you’re too old to do something? Well, you’re not. And Ernestine Shepherd is proof of that. In 2010, she became the world’s oldest female bodybuilder, and believe it or not, the iron-pumping grandma recently turned 80. (Although, now the record goes to E. Wilma Connor, born in 1935). Born on June 16th,...

We use palm oil almost every day. It’s in almost 50% of our packaged food, our cosmetics, and our biofuel. It grows in the tropics, with 86% produced in Malasia and Indonesia, and these plantations cause severe environmental damage. Clearing for these plantations destroys rainforests and homes of Indigenous people and animal species like tigers,...

The concept of having roommates or flatmates was a huge movement in the sharing or rental economy, and in my opinion, depending on a person’s frame of mind, it actually boosts the standards of living by reducing outrageous housing costs. If you can share a space with your friend or a co-worker comfortably, there’s no...

When was the last time you had salmon? I eat this tasty fish at least once a week, partly because of its versatile flavor, and partly because it’s a supreme source of several rare performance-boosting nutrients. It’s also easy to cook. You can even eat it raw if you buy the good stuff. Farmed vs. Wild-Caught...