By Study Finds Making crafts, playing an instrument, or doing puzzles might lower a person’s risk of developing dementia by nearly a quarter, according to a new study. A review of previous dementia reports involving two million people found some leisure activities have the power…
By Patricia Burke Along with growing numbers of videos of citizen testimonies, scientific research findings, hearings, and appeals, there are many earnest sincere citizens creating videos that both entertain and inform. Here is a playlist that also includes some cellphone parodies too….Please enjoy, like, and…
By Tyler Durden As we have reported numerous times, the reality of COVID-19 passports becoming an individual’s “passport to life” seems like a foregone conclusion. The UK intends to roll out “Covid passports” within weeks for high-profile sporting and music events. Those who are wealthy and/or fortunate…
Op-Ed by Rosanne Lindsay, Naturopath On March 2, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he was lifting the mask mandate to open Texas. This reversal was effective March 10, rescinding most of his earlier orders. Image by Enrique Meseguer Actor and Texas native, Matthew McConaughey…
By John Vibes It is not very common to see people smoking cigarettes in modern television and movies because most studios have either banned the practice altogether or have implemented very strict guidelines about the circumstances in which tobacco products can be used as props….
By Mayukh Saha While horror and post-apocalyptic movies are mostly fiction, they can have significant effects on our real lives. A recent study has shown that people who enjoy movies from the two genres cope better, physically and mentally, during pandemics. A renowned psychologist, Coltan…
By Sam Jacobs Maybe you’ve got the “Wuhan Coronavirus.” Maybe you’re just afraid of getting it. Either way, staying at home and self-quarantining doesn’t mean you can’t have a good time – or make money. Something we believe about gun-owning Americans: They tend to have…
By Dulce Ruby The Facts: With the whole world going through a collective event, some of us are looking for ways to keep busy, and keep our children learning. Many companies, museums, organizations, and institutions have created free online offerings for us. Reflect On: There’s…
By John Vibes Sesame Street, one of the longest-running children’s television shows in the United States, has introduced a new character that has a mother who is addicted to opioids. The new character is a bright green Muppet with yellow hair who is friends with…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor As research into EMF sensitivity and social media addiction continues to surface, it’s no surprise that some institutions are trying their own little happiness experiments. After all, schools are supposed to be for focused education, and the added distractions and social pressures of…
By Andrew Berryhill It’s safe to say that America has a love affair with superhero movies. In 2017, five of the 10 highest grossing films were about superheroes, as are three of the top five so far this year. Films such as Black Panther and…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Kat Von D is an Internet sensation, having been a reality TV star, tattoo artist, makeup guru and musician – just to name a few of the things on her résumé. The 36-year old celebrity garners 12 million likes on Facebook and many…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Betty White has got to be the most beloved nonagenarian alive today. She’ll be 96 years young on January 17 and shows no signs of stopping her active life. Seriously, look her up on IMDB and you’ll see some of her work is…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor You may remember Aziz Ansari from the hit show Parks and Recreation or more recently, Master of None on Netflix. The comedian-turned-actor used to be absorbed with all things social media. He had a Reddit hangout where he’d discuss romantic problems of the modern…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor “Listen to the lyrics,” someone said. When I heard the song “Boom, Like That” by Mark Knopfler, former Dire Straits frontman, I was blown away to hear the entire McDonald’s story. Not the glory-story that businessmen would regale me with, almost…
By Organic and Healthy In our modern lives, we all have some idea what success is supposed to look like. Unfortunately, that often means creativity dies – because it doesn’t fit traditional models of success. As a team of Madrid-based animators, Daniel Martinez Lara and…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Movie research shows that multitasking is seriously bad for productivity. It’s official: The brain works most efficiently when it can focus on a single task for a longer period of time. And if anything should put this argument to rest, it’s research…
By Jay, Med School Insiders Reading helped me transform my life. Here’s how, and here’s why you should do it too. Editor’s note: Although this video is intended for med students, it is super useful for everyone else! We don’t necessarily agree with book recommendations –…
By Brittany Hunter Fans of Gilmore Girls have been delighted to return to the tiny town of Stars Hollow for the Netflix reboot of the beloved television show. The small town’s collection of wacky and eccentric characters is one of the show’s strongest elements, and it…
By Brandon Turbeville On April 6, 2016 country music legend Merle Haggard passed away at the age of 79. Haggard was one of the most legendary country music performers and artists in the music industry with more than 36 number one country hits to his…
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