Japan is well known for its culture of forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku), which is the practice of spending time in natural surroundings. The Japanese believe that even a short period of time in nature can have profound effects on physical and mental health. Studies show that there are benefits to both…

Trading cryptocurrency can be a lucrative endeavor. But before you dive in head first, it’s important to know what you’re getting into. There are a number of factors that affect the price of cryptocurrencies, and they change often. The value of a currency can go up or down quickly, so…

Triathlons are intimidating. The combination of running, biking, and swimming can be tricky enough, but you’re also likely competing with some serious athletes. It’s not as simple as most traditional sports, because transitioning between the different events adds a whole new level to the experience. You may show up to…

Mucus is not the most glamorous topic — but it is an important one. When you have too much mucus buildup it can feel like it’s the end of the world. The technical term for this excessive buildup of mucus is chronic mucus hypersecretion or chronic sputum production. Unfortunately, there…

Asthma is more common than you might think, affecting over 300 million people worldwide. While it certainly doesn’t make life any easier, you don’t have to let it slow you down. A surprising number of individuals with asthma go on to become top athletes — they just have to do…

Plastics are incredibly useful, for just about everything, it seems. No matter where you look, there are products made using plastic — and that’s starting to turn into a problem. While plastic is remarkably useful, it also comes with a few downsides. Thankfully some eco-friendly brands are finding innovative ways…

Canada is an interesting place, that in many ways is unlike anywhere else in the world. When many people think of Canada they imagine a frozen, but friendly place that might have a moose or a beaver in the background somewhere. That’s actually pretty accurate — but there’s also a…

When it comes to winter fashion, consumers usually arrive at a crossroads. Straight ahead of them is Functionality Road, to the right is Fashion Lane, and to the left is Cost Avenue. It always seems as if you have to sacrifice one if you choose the other. …

You don’t have to be told that the world is a changing place. The internet and digital technology have flipped everything upside down and altered just about every part of our daily lives to some extent. It’s gotten to the point where researchers have started to measure intelligence when it…