Calisthenics is often praised as one of the most effective and natural ways to build muscle, requiring little to no equipment and relying on body weight for resistance. But just because it’s simple doesn’t mean it’s foolproof. Many guys fall for outdated muscle-building myths that can actually lead to injury, stalled progress, or long-term health…
By Hannah Gould, The University of Melbourne and Anna Halafoff, Deakin University/The Conversation On TikTok and Instagram, people are “girl mossing”: lying on a forest floor, staring up at a leafy canopy or caressing moss. The United States National Forest Foundation even borrowed the term to kick off its 2024 Instagram account. Girl mossing recognises…
Waking up in the morning, your body has just gone several hours without any hydration. While you may not immediately feel thirsty, your body is in a mild state of dehydration after a full night’s rest. Many people instinctively reach for a cup of coffee or tea as soon as they wake up, but there’s…
In an era where social media is a highlight reel of the best moments in everyone’s life, it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparison. Scroll through your favorite platform, and you’re bombarded with images of sprawling mansions, lavish vacations, and closets that look like they belong in a fashion museum. It can feel…
By Sarah Hellewell, Curtin University; Anastazja Gorecki, University of Notre Dame Australia, and Charlotte Sofield, University of Notre Dame Australia, The Conversation Plastic is in our clothes, cars, mobile phones, water bottles and food containers. But recent research adds to growing concerns about the impact of tiny plastic fragments on our health. A study from…
Failure is an inevitable part of life, especially for online solopreneurs and creators navigating the highs and lows of digital living. It can feel like a punch to the gut, questioning your abilities, your choices, and your worth. But these moments of doubt and despair can also be opportunities for growth, self-discovery, and transformation. Let’s…
By Jeremy David Engels, Penn State To many, New Year’s Day represents the possibility for beginning anew. Of late, individuals are welcoming the start of another year with a resolution to practice mindfulness, a type of meditation. Many believe mindfulness will help them relax, lessen stress and anxiety, reduce chronic pain and generally improve the…
Have you ever opened Reddit and stumbled upon posts from young adults—20, 21, 22—claiming they’ve ruined their lives? They write it with such finality, like the script has already been written. “I’ve ruined my life,” they say. At 22. It’s a sentiment that pops up far too often. And it’s not just Reddit. This mindset…
By Lorraine Besser, Middlebury (The Conversation) Imagine it’s Monday morning, too cold and too dark, but once that alarm goes off, you know you’ve got to rally. The kids have to get to school. You’ve got to get to work. And, of course, your ever-growing to-do list hangs over your head like a dark cloud,…
Andrew Waterhouse, University of California, Davis and Apramita Devi, University of California, Davis Medical accounts of red wine headaches go back to Roman times, but the experience is likely as old as winemaking – something like 10,000 years. As chemists specializing in winemaking, we wanted to try to figure out the source of these headaches….