Category Archives: Healthy Living

9 Things You Should Always Do on a Monday


By: Juliana LaBianca/Readers Digest From scheduling a surgery to buying a house, the first day of the week offers significant perks. IGOR SH/SHUTTERSTOCK Fill up your gas tank If you drove a lot over the weekend and need to fill your tank, wait until Monday morning to hit the gas station. If you do, you’llContinue reading “9 Things You Should Always Do on a Monday”

Why ‘Mind Rest’ Is Essential For Your Brain’s Health — Plus, 10 Easy Ways To Recharge


Photo: Getty By: Cynthia Ackrill/your tango.com Are you ready to wake up from this recurring nightmare? You may need to take part in some mind rest. The past year has felt like being stuck in one of those classic dreams about showing up completely unprepared for an exam — racing hearts, shallow breathing, confusion, aloneness,Continue reading “Why ‘Mind Rest’ Is Essential For Your Brain’s Health — Plus, 10 Easy Ways To Recharge”

Is coconut oil all it’s cracked up to be?


Coconut oil has seen a surge in popularity over the last decade as well as quite a few grandiose health claims. By: Andy De Santis,RD/TorontoSun With Valentine’s Day around the corner and February being Heart Health Month, what  better time to chat about one of the more controversial topics in the world of cardiovascular health?Continue reading “Is coconut oil all it’s cracked up to be?”

Men of Color Need Self-Care, Too. Darian Hall Is Helping Solve That.


By: Joshua Ocampo/Mens Darian Hall quit his job to find a higher purpose. Two years later, after realizing that there was no “gym” for his mental health he could call home, he helped build one: HealHaus. BY JOSHUA OCAMPONOV 5, 2020MARCUS V RICHARDSON Boys don’t cry. Man up. Grow a pair. You’ve probably heard one (orContinue reading “Men of Color Need Self-Care, Too. Darian Hall Is Helping Solve That.”

The Biggest Wastes Of Time We Regret When We Get Older


There are things we all do, or don’t do, that lead us to waste far more time than we realize in the moment. BY: Kristen Wong We spend a lot of energy looking for shortcuts to save time, and sure, those shortcuts add up. But when I look back, my biggest time regrets aren’t spendingContinue reading “The Biggest Wastes Of Time We Regret When We Get Older”

How to Have Difficult Conversations When You Don’t Like Conflict


An executive leadership coach shares some tips on how to approach potential conflicts.     By:Joel Garfinkle Avoiding or delaying a difficult conversation can hurt your relationships and create other negative outcomes. It may not feel natural at first, especially if you dread discord, but you can learn to dive into these tough talks byContinue reading “How to Have Difficult Conversations When You Don’t Like Conflict”

What is a “Karen” What does it Mean?


“Karen” WHAT DOES KAREN MEAN? Karen is a pejorative slang term for an obnoxious, angry, entitled, and often racist middle-aged white woman who uses her privilege to get her way or police other people’s behaviors. As featured in memes, Karen is generally stereotyped as having a blonde bob haircut, asking to speak to retail and restaurant managers to voice complaints or makeContinue reading “What is a “Karen” What does it Mean?”

Why Forgiving Yourself For Past Mistakes Is The Key To Manifesting Love


BY: Orna and Matthew Walters Letting go of the past allows you to create a love that will stand the test of time. Forgiving yourself can be one of the most difficult steps you take on your journey to lasting love, but it can also be one of the most worthwhile endeavors. Self-forgiveness is a journeyContinue reading “Why Forgiving Yourself For Past Mistakes Is The Key To Manifesting Love”

15 Signs You’re Not In Love, You’re Just Afraid Of Being Alone


Stop deluding yourself. I’ll admit it: I’m one of those people who is just not happy if I’m single, even if I won the lottery. The fact is that being single isn’t easy, especially with how insane the pressure can be to find someone that’s compatible with you. That being said, it’s really easy forContinue reading “15 Signs You’re Not In Love, You’re Just Afraid Of Being Alone”