Oil and Gas Companies: Their Real Climate Impact
Oil and gas giants like Shell, Exxon, and BP are extracting more and more fossil fuels despite claiming to embrace greener energy. Learn more.
The Harmful Effects of Chemical Fertilizers and Pesticides
The chemical fertilizers and pesticides in our food harm our health, ecosystems, and the environment. Learn how they work and their effects.
Happy Mother’s Day: Things to Do
Mother’s Day is a holiday honouring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. Many of us look forward to this day to let our mother figures know how special they are to us. But do you know how this day came into existence, when was it first observed. or who celebrated it […]
8 Foods to Keep Your Brain Young
Our conversations often revolve around physical and mental health. Staying active and having a good diet are great ways to keep your body healthy. Practicing self-care, meditation, or seeing a therapist is great for mental and emotional health. However, we don’t often talk about brain health and how we can fuel our brain through the […]
Why Camping is the Best Family Activity
When spring comes, we have a lot on our to-do lists. We schedule time to do some spring cleaning by sweeping the porch and deep cleaning the house, cultivate flowers in our gardens, take a casual evening stroll, and enjoy the sunlight. But where does family time fit into this schedule? When you go out […]
Types of Loneliness & Tips to Overcome Being Lonely
More and more people are feeling lonely. Learn about the 3 types of loneliness and ways to combat them, from support groups to hobbies.
13 Items That Are Not Recyclable
Reduce, reuse, and recycle. We hear these three words frequently when it comes to preserving the environment. The world has changed drastically in the past century and the amount of waste we produce is rapidly increasing. Take plastic water bottles, for example. They take approximately 500 years to degrade (if they even degrade at all) […]
The Power of Mental Fitness
Over the last couple of years, scientists have debunked many myths about the brain’s potential. Today, we know our cognitive abilities are fluid, not fixed. Even in adulthood, changes can occur in our brains through new neural connections and the strengthening of existing networks. This phenomenon is referred to as neuroplasticity. Use it or you’ll […]
Does Fear Have Power Over You? How Fear Affects Us
Let’s talk fear. It is one of the emotions we experience every day, maybe several times a day. Fear of missing the bus, fear of facing the tough client, fear of jumping in the pool, fear of starting a new business, and more. More often than not, we let this emotion rule our senses and […]
Food Insecurity In Restaurants
Do you know our everyday eating habits and food choices can have a major, long-lasting impact on our environment? Food seems simple. Prepare it, serve it, then consume it. But where does the food go if you don’t like it or don’t finish it in time? The trash. This is the same situation for restaurants. […]
