BY: NADIA ZAIDI Yoga is one of the most promising approaches to relaxation, stress reduction, and physical and spiritual betterment. Its holistic approach has popularized it in the western world. Despite its emergence, misconceptions regarding yoga’s perceived mysticism remain. Some…
Zaha Hadid Architects reveals plans for stunning Eco Park and football stadium
BY: SHAWTAE HARRIS Gloucestershire, England will have a new Eco Park that features a technology hub connected to a stadium. Zaha Hadid Architects is planning to build a glasshouse-like structure and bridge that will connect to the world’s first wooden football…
Inside one man’s motorcycle road trip across Asia and South America
BY: ADAM THRUSH What do Che Guevara and Tim Allen’s character in 2007’s Wild Hogs have in common? Still can’t think of anything? The answer: motorcycle road trips! They are some of the few things that possess the quintessential “cool”…
Naked and asleep: why sleeping nude is best
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Let it hang between the sheets. In fact, why cover at all? A recent study shows that uninhibited (that’s one way of putting it) sleepers enjoy more perks of life. In fact, they’re also wealthier than pyjama-wearing snobs.…
Can you stay vegetarian during pregnancy?
I have this theory that I am a vegetarian that hates the taste of meat because of what my mother ate during her pregnancy with me. Instead of chugging down orange crush like she did while pregnant with my sister,…
Women prefer good looks to personality, according to new study
BY: NADIA ZAIDI I have to say, nothing beats a good sense of humour. Nothing. Err, okay, maybe a nice head of hair and a chiselled jawline that rivals any Gillette model. Does this make me superficial? Nope. Apparently I’m…
Scientists have turned spinach leaves into human heart tissue
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS The lucrative field of genetically-engineered organs and organ transplants gets stranger every day. In 2006, researchers started implanting fully-formed pig hearts into baboons; with the help of heavy anti-rejection medication, the baboons and their new tickers…
5 unconventional ways to reduce daily stress
BY: QUENTIN STUCKEY Between the tax forms you haven’t filled out yet, the family reunion coming up on the weekend or even finding a decent parking spot at work, daily stresses can certainly add up pretty quickly. And before you know…
OxyGen project brings a stunning nature oasis to Paris’ business district
BY: SHAWNTAE HARRIS A bridge that once sprawled over top the Seine River is transforming into a romantic 19th-century green space, complete with gardens and restaurants. A flower garden will weave between the tables set up for a peaceful meal. Stephane…
10 yoga quotes that will motivate you
Anyone who does yoga will tell you that it’s more than just difficult poses and positive affirmations; it’s not about incense and frills. Yoga is a lifestyle and approach to positivity which seeks to enlighten the spirit and attune body…
How food affects your mental health
It’s been said our digestive system is our “second brain”. It is the largest part of our neurological system so naturally, what goes in it has an effect on our brains. After all, our diet changes depending on our mood…
Vegetarianism vs. veganism: what’s the difference?
In the past I have written a lot about vegetarianism but never gotten into specifics about the different variations of it. I also have not talked much about veganism, so I am here to change all that for those of…
10 VW buses that will inspire you to ditch your day job and hit the road
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP It’s a tale as old as time: your 9-5 job isn’t everything you’d always imagined, your daily routine has become boring rather than comfortable and you find yourself itching to ditch it all to travel the world.…
Mental illness and video games: how it helps
Healing mental illness is a continuous process that involves plenty of fun activities with gaming on the forefront. The gaming industry in America alone is worth close to $20 billion and researchers at SuperData recently revealed that the video game-streaming service,…
Hunting for sport is animal abuse: how is it still legal?
BY RHIANN MOORE It seems like a natural assumption that shooting a wild animal for no good reason is not a cool thing to do anymore. Tragically, however, it is still not only legal, but encouraged as a way to…
Yoga apps that will help you stay on track
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Our phones are like compasses that navigate us through life. Most of us use them as personal agendas, scheduling everything from work meetings to workout sessions – including yoga. The convenience and frugality that many apps for…
VW Combi: 5 updates to bring your van to the next level
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Living in a VW van is the ultimate way to live and travel for tons of people who have chosen to join the van life. Some buy older, rundown vans and pour their money into renovating the…
These 10 travel Instagram accounts will inspire you to hit the road
If a person travels and doesn’t share their experiences via Instagram, did they really travel? While the answer to that may seem an easy one of yes, in the social media age a traveller void of Instagram posts is a rare bird.…
B12: How to get it vegetarian style
Are you a vegan or vegetarian? Maybe you’re feeling sluggish and tired… or even a little off balance? Perhaps you are missing something in your life, and that something could be B12. Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient for everyone,…
Zera Food Recycler turns food waste into fertilizer in 24 hours
BY: SHAWNTAE HARRIS Gardening season is here, which means that now is the time to fertilize those plants. The summer is the time to save money by growing vegetables right from your own garden. However, maintaining a beautiful garden and…