What happens after Thanksgiving dinner at your house? Do you spend time catching up with family and friends, or do you collapse on the couch feeling like a beached whale? The medical term for that condition is postprandial somnolence, but you probably call it a food coma. It’s not just limited to the holidays either. You may feel tired and bloated after a big lunch or … [Read more...] about How to Avoid a Food Coma
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The Surprising Truth about Coffee and Brain Health
Would you rather give up your phone for a month rather than skip your morning cup of coffee? Almost half of Americans agree with you, according to one social media poll. Still, with more than 400 million cups of java consumed each day nationwide, you may wonder about the impact on your health. A recent study confirms that the beverage you love probably poses little risk, … [Read more...] about The Surprising Truth about Coffee and Brain Health
How to Start Dating Slowly and Intentionally
Dating today is fast paced, with swiping on dating apps and hookup culture taking the modern dating scene by storm. With fast-paced dating seen as the norm, dreaming of slowing down the dating process might make you feel out of place or old-fashioned. But slowing down the dating process is possible. When you take dating slowly, there’s less pressure on you and your date … [Read more...] about How to Start Dating Slowly and Intentionally
Who Else Wants to Give Up Alcohol for a Month?
An estimated 6.5 million adults took part in Dry January in 2021. If you’ve missed out on making it one of your new year’s resolutions, you can still celebrate a similar occasion any time of year. While some adults need to avoid alcohol completely, others may prefer a more gradual approach. For them, a British charity group helped start a movement in 2014 to quit drinking … [Read more...] about Who Else Wants to Give Up Alcohol for a Month?
Stay Calm in Any Situation While Everyone Else is Losing Their Mind
Have you ever noticed that some people stay calm under pressure much better than others? Would you like to become one of those people? Everyone has a different tolerance for stress, but with practice, you can become much more resilient in the face of adversity. Dealing with stressful situations is part genetics and part skill. You can’t do anything about your genes, but you … [Read more...] about Stay Calm in Any Situation While Everyone Else is Losing Their Mind