The ocean supports the lives and livelihoods of 3 billion people worldwide, making up 97% of the Earth's water and 71% of the planet's surface. Ensuring its health and maintaining marine biodiversity is just as important as efforts to protect our land resources. Without one or the other, our environment will suffer, and many of [...]
Sending and receiving personal cards in the mail feels like a phenomenon of a bygone era. With the rise of texts and emails, the need for it is less common. But, according to a survey by the United States Postal Service, 65% of people feel happier after getting snail mail. It makes people feel excited, [...]
Sometimes, we need to say yes to things outside of our comfort zone to grow. But some of us are chronic yay-sayers, agreeing to every request, helpful or not. Saying yes to everything, even if we don't want to, can negatively impact our goals, emotional health, and relationships. Today’s post explores why we say yes [...]
Contrary to popular belief, apparently, you can teach an “old dog new tricks”! A study published by Scientific Reports found that older adults (average age 66) outperformed younger adults (average age 22) by using additional brain regions with cognitive activities than younger adults. In other studies, such as a study published in the Journals of [...]
A while back, we published a guide about making a bedtime routine for adults. Today, to make the AM just as beneficial as the PM, we’ll learn about the importance of a morning routine, potential challenges, and where to start. Keep reading to learn how to create a morning routine and stick to it. Why [...]
Since the popularity of video game consoles, experts and researchers have studied their impact on young people’s mental health. In 2020, the World Health Organization recognized gaming disorder as addictive behavior that people should be alert of. In reality, it only affects a small proportion of people who engage in digital- or video-gaming activities. Are [...]
Exercise can prevent an estimated 100,000 deaths of older adults each year. People 65+ who get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week can help delay or prevent age-related injury/illness. The best exercise routines are those that incorporate aerobic (cardio) exercise, muscle/strength building, and balance practice. Today, we'll learn about the best exercise [...]
When starting out, mindfulness can seem confusing and hard. We often associate it with seated meditation, imagining long periods of sitting in calm silence (a common misconception). This can be intimidating. And while meditation can help us be more mindful, it’s not the only way. There are easy mindfulness exercises for beginners that we can [...]
Gardens serve as our introduction to the world of caring for the environment. Community gardens have the same purpose, except they are community-managed spaces different from a public park where somebody else maintains it. For community gardens, it is the responsibility of the residents to design, build and sustain the space for the use of [...]
Children get exposed to multisensory experiences, which should be encouraged for development. In the same way that one can develop a love for animals, there will also be people who will generate a fear of animals due to specific reasons. Zoophobia, or the fear of animals, can be developed for any type of animal. However, [...]