Flock together. Yeah, I know. But is that so good? It is great to find common ground with others – because it seems truly gratifying. The ‘reward’ area of our brain gets activated when people agree with our opinions. Lets look at our friends. If their ideas are pretty similar on many…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Here is a lovely excerpt from the book “Principles for Personal Growth”: A very interesting read – and something that is easy to practice: The Secret of Emotional Strength SOME PEOPLE are emotionally stronger than others. They can take a lot of stress and strain without falling apart, while others…
Or at the very least – make it a lot harder for heart disease to strike! Other than that lovely sparkling smile, brushing your teeth minimizes your chances of suffering a heart attack, according to a new study – although I do remember our family doctor telling us this back in…
You are alive. This is one of the very best things that could happen to you today. Do you have any idea how lucky you are? Not everyone is alive. Many people are dead. In fact, several people who were alive yesterday no longer are. But you are. Today is a…
Myth: Shaving hair makes it grow back thicker Truth: When you shave hair, it does not grow back thicker. Shaving has no effect on how dark your hair is, or even how quickly it grows. Whether you use a straight razor or an electric shaver, it does not matter. It is…
Looking for a healthy snack that is satisfying, portable and easy to eat? Eat a banana! Bananas give you plenty of health benefits. Here are just four reasons why you should eat bananas: Bananas contain all eight amino acids that our bodies can’t make themselves. They’re very rich in potassium, which…
We probably know these – but it is nice to revisit once in a while! Eat Breakfast: Breakfast helps build healthy eating habits. You’ll find that it is much more difficult to eat junk food during the rest of your day when you begin with a healthy meal. Eat every three hours: This…