Guilty pleasures What is it called when you got a secret love for a song or tv-show or movie, but it’s embarrassing to tell others about it? That’s typically called a “guilty pleasure” – something you enjoy but feel somewhat embarrassed or self-conscious about liking, often because it might be considered uncool, childish, or outside… Read More »Guilty pleasures
Tom and Bill had been neighbours their whole lives, tending to their farms on the outskirts of their small town. Every Saturday, they walked into town together to pick up supplies and catch up on the week’s events in the local pub. This particular Saturday started like any other. Tom and Bill met at the… Read More »The winning ticket
What if I told you there was one thing you could do – right now, for free – that would add years to your life, supercharge your brain, and protect you from chronic disease? You’d probably assume I was about to pitch you on some questionable supplement or “miracle cure.” But this isn’t pseudoscience or… Read More »The extraordinary benefits of exercise
I have a confession to make. I’m obsessed with gut health. I know, it’s not the most glamorous topic. People don’t usually bring up beneficial bacteria at dinner parties or chat about colon function over coffee. But here’s the thing… When you understand how powerfully our digestive system impacts overall health, it’s hard not to… Read More »Inulin is your gut’s best friend
I used to think of my gut as a food processor. I’d put food in, and it would churn away and digest, converting it to energy and waste. Fibre was just the annoying stringy bits, the food scraps that gummed up the gears. I didn’t realize that those chewy, stringy fibre scraps are the gut’s… Read More »Fibre is the key to better digestion and health
In most families, the go-to question for parents is, “What did you learn at school today?”The Blakelys, however, had a different approach to dinnertime discussions. Instead of focusing on achievements, Sarah’s father would pose the question: What did you fail at today? As a child, Sarah sometimes struggled to come up with an answer. Wasn’t… Read More »Growth mindset vs fixed mindset
We’ve long known that reading is good for the mind and soul. Losing yourself in a great novel is one of life’s most enduring pleasures. But what if I told you that books are more than food for thought? They also have the power to nourish your body. Immersing yourself in a book today could… Read More »The surprising health benefits of reading books
My default mode when friends or family share their struggles has always been to fix things. I’m a problem-solver by nature, so my mind immediately starts analyzing the situation and generating solutions. But over the years, this approach created friction in my relationships. I’d offer suggestions and insights, only to be met with resistance or… Read More »Do you want to be helped, heard or hugged?
Taking a warm bath or shower before bedtime can significantly improve your sleep quality and help you fall asleep faster. A systematic review of the research found that bathing in 104-109°F (40-42.5°C) water for as little as 10 minutes, 1-2 hours before bed, can shorten the time it takes to fall asleep by an average… Read More »Improve your sleep with a warm shower 90 minutes before bed
Small tweaks to your grocery list can impact your health and longevity. By simply reaching for the right foods more often, you can sharpen your mind, strengthen your heart, and even lower your risk of chronic diseases. I’m always searching for the most impactful, science-backed ways to improve my diet. So I went straight to… Read More »20 Foods You Should Eat More According to Science
