BY: CHARLOTTE LEFAVE The idea of True Love is infused into everything girls are exposed to growing up. It’s a fantasy we’re born into. As soon as you hit puberty, love becomes a realistic goal you should be striving for,…
Scientists have found the best thing that you can do on the weekends to sleep better
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP With the world available at your fingertips in the form of a smartphone, or the ability to binge watch any show at all hours of the night, or with the never-ending nagging list of stresses running through…
Practicing yoga can literally change your DNA for better, long term health
BY: QUENTIN STUCKEY Who truly has the time to relax anymore? We as human beings are taught from a very early age “idle hands are the devil’s playthings,” meaning that if you are not constantly busying yourself with something or…
Quick and easy ways to meditate at work that will lower stress and increase productivity (infographic)
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Contrary to popular belief, meditation isn’t just for people in yoga classes or those practicing religion. It’s actually quite a beneficial stress reducer in everyday life for anyone. According to the Mayo Clinic meditation is “a way…
The Countess of Castiglione smashed the patriarchy by embracing her sexuality
BY: CHARLOTTE LEFAVE Born in 1837, the Countess was bold from day one. She capitalized on her natural golden blonde hair and stunning green eyes that were rumored to change into violet, eventually using them to capture the eye of…
This Palestinian artist is using fierce makeup to address pressing global issues (photos)
Rand Jarallah is a Palestinian activist who’s using art and makeup to raise awareness about different issues that she is passionate about. Her work is thematizing gender-based violence, global warming, psychological disorders and other different issues related to activist work. As…
Germany wants their disabled citizens to get laid and they’ll cover the cost
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP What do you consider human necessities? Eating, drinking water and sleeping, probably. If that was your list, you’re forgetting about something else: sex. No, you don’t need it to survive (well, some might argue otherwise), but…
Activists are giving the middle finger to the law by continuing to feed homeless people
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Photos via CL Tampa / Anthony Martino. I think we can all generally agree that giving back to those who have less than you is considered a good deed. Whether it be in the form of a…
This coffee shop is employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
BY: QUENTIN STUCKEY Let’s face it: jobs are hard to come by nowadays. Not only is it difficult to find an occupation that gives one a half decent pay cheque, it’s very difficult to find an occupation that one actually…
Neuroscientists say listening to this song will reduce your anxiety by 65%
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in America; they cost America more than $42 billion annually; anxiety is caused by risk factors such as genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and personal life events; but, only about…
North America is cracking down on revenge porn, but there is still a long way to go
BY: AISHA ILYAD “Those photos were meant just for the two of us. Breaking up with him didn’t give him the right to deliberately humiliate me.” Not all relationships last forever, as evidenced by your two friends who can no…
Bongs, edibles and vapes- this is how ingesting weed in different ways affects your body and mind
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP As Morgan Freeman said a few years ago, making weed illegal was “just the stupidest law possible, given history.” If it’s not enough that Morgan Freeman said this, otherwise known as the man we all wish would…
Plant paintings are living works of art that bring nature into your living room
It has been proven time and again that surrounding ourselves with nature not only boosts our happiness levels, but it is vital to our mental well-being. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find the time to get outside and enjoy…
Bedtime stories for grownups is a new app designed to lull insomniacs to sleep
BY: JESSICA BEUKER Remember when you were a child and your parents would read you bedtime stories to help you fall asleep? There was nothing more soothing than mom or dad’s soft voice lulling you into a dream-like state where…
This timeline shows how weed has been stirring up controversy for over a century (infographic)
Marijuana has been a prevalent part of society for over a century, yet the debate still rages on over whether or not it should be legalized. Today, marijuana is largely known for its healing properties, often used as a natural…
Study confirms that doubling your income doesn’t do shit for your happiness
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP The old saying “money can’t buy happiness,” may actually be true. A new study reveals that having a loving partner has a much better impact on happiness than doubling your income. In the study, conducted by the…
Forcing him to be the Ken to your Barbie is actually ruining his mental health
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Sexism is bad and it’s everywhere, we know this. We see it in beer commercials that somehow show more boobs than brew; we see it when women’s promiscuity is considered slutty, while mens’ is celebrated; we see…
Male birth control is abandoned after men complain about negative side effects that women face daily
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Birth control has always been a woman’s responsibility since its first ever approval as an oral contraceptive in the United States in 1960. Giving women the opportunity to control pregnancy was revolutionary, and has only grown in…
Research shows that gardening makes you healthier and more relaxed
Gardening has often been dismissed as the pastime of senior citizens looking to fill their post-retirement days, but what if the mental health benefits outweigh any preconceived notions one may have had about this eco-friendly act. Gardening allows people suffering…
This virtual reality device will give you a glimpse into the world of those battling dementia
BY: JOCELYN SCHWALM Having to deal with the diagnosis of a friend or family member with Alzheimer’s can be a tough pill to swallow. Knowing that someone who you love can’t recognize your face and has no idea who you…