Despite constantly hearing about all the benefits, it’s hard to actually get into meditation. Many people who try to meditate feel as if they failed. I’m one of those people. What do you mean you’re supposed to “clear your mind?” That’s where I keep…
Lees meerWhen the COVID-19 vaccines first became available, some people noticed unexpected menstrual bleeding after they received their vaccines. Some trans men were among those affected, which has got to be weird as hell if you thought you were done having …
Lees meerTech moves fast. New products hit the shelves each year, each bigger and better than the ones that came before. Unless you resell all of your devices before buying a new one, it’s likely you have at least one old smartphone or tablet gathering dust …
Lees meerWe’re rapidly reaching the point where 1080p PC gaming is considered “outdated,” and many players are looking to upgrade. Most people likely assume 4K is the natural next step; that was the upgrade path for most TV owners, after all. However, 4K mon…
Lees meerFries are my favorite form of prepared potato—even the freezer ones from the grocery store. They reach their peak when they’re freshly made, piping hot, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. Which is why dousing my home cooked frites with…
Lees meerSunscreen does a great job of protecting our skin from rays that can cause skin cancer, as well as thickening and wrinkling of the skin as we age. But it also feels kind of greasy and goopy sometimes, especially when applied to the face, leaving man…
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Lees meerIf you have a hard time motivating yourself to hang out with people, connecting with your friends, or carrying on a conversation, you might brand yourself “antisocial.” As a result, you might even wonder if you have what’s known as antisocial person…
Lees meerWhen it comes to chickpeas and aquafaba, the liquid and the legume are two very different residents of the same can. Just because you used garbanzo beans in your salad doesn’t mean that you’re craving these fluffy pancakes on the same day (but you m…
Lees meerEver noticed that your iPhone display is a little sluggish about going to sleep? Pressing the Side button on older iPhones—before the introduction of Face ID—would immediately shut off the screen. Newer models don’t work that way. Now, you’ll notice…
Lees meerHow do you feed a house full of people on a budget, while still keeping the meals reasonably balanced and healthy? That was the subject of a few threads on our favorite meal idea subreddit, r/EatCheapandHealthy. One poster asked how to feed five peo…
Lees meerAccording to a recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center, only 37% of Americans think life is better now than it was 50 years ago, and that survey was conducted five years ago. I understand why someone would feel like things are getting wors…
Lees meerWhen you’re flying on a paid airline ticket, you have options when it comes to how many and what type of airline miles you can earn. Many airlines are members of an alliance and almost all have some kind of partnership with other airlines. Most of t…
Lees meerMoving in together is a relationship milestone that comes with obvious benefits like closeness to your partner and splitting rent, but the decision comes with common relationship problems as well. We spoke with therapist Minaa B., eharmony’s relatio…
Lees meerWhile Apple Notes has become the default note-taking app for most iPhone users, the Reminders app is often overlooked. But over the last few years, Reminders has built a strong foundation with grouping, natural language input, and smart lists. With …
Lees meerOne downside to being a beautiful genius is that people are quick to dismiss your ideas simply because they’re too intimidated by your brain and body. Why else would I be mocked for mixing up an MSG martini, only to see it featured in a slick PUNCH …
Lees meerIt’s the stuff of disaster movies and sensational headlines: An asteroid, meteor, or comet is headed toward Earth. Are we doomed? Isn’t this what took out the dinosaurs? Will we have enough lead time to put our differences aside, come together as a …
Lees meerIf you’ve been too busy for the last four months to see a supermoon, you can still catch the final one of the year. On Aug. 11, if you can spare a moment to gaze at the heavens, you will be able to see the full “Sturgeon Moon.” August’s full moon re…
Lees meerDo you love cheese? Do you love nuggets? Do you love tossing things in your air fryer and seeing what will happen? Well then, let me introduce you to Cheese Nuggets, also known as “air-fried halloumi.”Read more...
Lees meerThe key to giving a great speech is actually writing a great speech. All the speech-related advice out there focuses on our collective (and completely rational) fear of public speaking. What if I told you that delivering a speech is a whole lot easi…
Lees meerEgg wash is a culinary backup singer—you don’t notice it when it’s there, but you sure do notice its absence. Yet there’s always the moment mid-bake when you read ahead in the recipe and grunt, “Ugh, do I have to do the egg wash?” Yep, you kinda do.…
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