There’s no doubt about it: friends make our lives better. We need friends to help us get through rough times, share our happy moments, and inspire us to become the best version of ourselves. There are many different types of friends and the following seven are the ones we all need in our lives. 1. ...
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Why You Are Never Too Old To Play
We associate play with childhood but if we knew just how beneficial play can be for older adults and senior citizens, we would never stop playing. Scientists have only recently started studying the health effects of play on seniors and the findings have been so positive that countries around the world are now building actual...
Is Garlic a Natural Antibiotic?
The health benefits of garlic have been known for ages. Did you know that the famous ancient Roman physician Galen described garlic as “a cure for all”? Records from ancient Mesopotamia show that this pungent vegetable has been grown since at least 5000 years ago. Different cultures throughout history have used garlic to prevent and...
5 Reasons To Start Your Day With Pineapple Water
Did you know that adding pineapple to your water is a super simple way to boost your health? Pineapples are loaded with beneficial vitamins and minerals that can do everything from boosting your immune system to helping you lose weight. Here are 5 health reasons you should drink more pineapple infused water: 1. Boosts immune...
Why Crying is a Sign of Strength
How do you feel about people who cry easily? If you think they’re emotionally weak, needy, and immature, think again. It takes real strength and courage to show emotions and break down in tears in front of others. In fact, existing psychological research shows that people who cry often are emotionally stronger than those who...
How Lack of Sleep Can Shorten Your Life
Practicing good sleep hygiene is important for both physical and mental health. It’s also common knowledge that skipping sleep is bad for your health. After all, we are all familiar with the horror of surviving the day after a sleepless night. But did you know that the latest research shows that a lack of sleep...
How To Tell If Someone Is Trustworthy
Trust is the cornerstone of every healthy relationship. Whether it’s our spouses or business partners, trust is the key ingredient in any partnership. While it’s not always easy to tell if somebody is trustworthy or not, there are certain traits that all trustworthy people have in common. Once you start paying attention to these qualities,...
10 Qualities of Strong Women
Strong women are found everywhere: from single mothers to political leaders, these women have inspired positive change throughout history. But what exactly does it does mean to be a strong woman? There is no one-size-fits-all definition of a strong woman. While we might have different ideas about what strong women look and behave like, these...
5 Reasons You Should Check In On Your Strong Friend
If you have a strong friend, you should consider yourself lucky. Strong friends will always be there for you to pick you up after you fall. But bear in mind that being strong doesn’t mean being immune to pain. If you’re not sure which one of your friends is the strong one, it’s probably the...
Why You Should Never Regret Being a Good Person
If you always go out of your way to help others, you’ve probably wondered if being that nice is really worth it. Let’s be honest, being a good person doesn’t always work out in your favor. Especially in this day and age when narcissism thrives and selfish people seem to have it better than those...