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Saturday, 15 August 2020 04:13

The surprising reason colour of egg yolks matters

I tend to be cheap with my grocery shopping week-after-week. But if I find a great deal on quality products—like cage-free eggs—I always take advantage of it. This week I came home with a cage-free 18-count carton and immediately made some scrambled eggs when I got home. When I cracked open the egg, the yolk was orange. At first, it felt off-putting. But after a bit of research, I soon found out that having an orange yolk is actually better for my health. Surprisingly, the color of egg yolks actually does matter. According to a study published by the Journal…

Thursday, 13 August 2020 05:04

Study reveals how coronavirus misinformation caused hundreds of deaths

At least 800 people died around the world because of coronavirus-related misinformation in the first three months of the year, researchers say. A study published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene says about 5,800 people were admitted to hospital as a result of false information on social media. Many died from drinking methanol or alcohol-based cleaning products. They wrongly believed the products to be a cure for the virus. World Health Organization (WHO) has previously said that the "infodemic" surrounding Covid-19 spread just as quickly as the virus itself, with conspiracy theories, rumours and cultural stigma all…

Thursday, 13 August 2020 04:57

Why your mindset around failure can make or break your success

The words you use plant the seeds of resilience. How you mentally frame the inevitable setbacks you face in life is the key to building grit, resilience and, ultimately, achieving success. Consider Maria Konnikova, who said that re-framing setbacks is one of the most important lessons she learned in her two-year journey to becoming a professional poker player. In a recent phone conversation, Konnikova, author of the new book, The Biggest Bluff, told me that, prior to learning poker, she had never played a hand of cards in her life. Konnikova has a secret weapon, however--a Ph.D. in psychology. Success…

Wednesday, 12 August 2020 05:27

3 things you’re doing on Zoom that are killing your leadership presence

Avery Blank If you want people to see you as a leader, you have to look like a leader. Certainly, you should consider how you present yourself physically on video calls. But it is more than your outfit and backdrop you need to think about. You want your interactions and communications to go smoothly and not let anything detract from your substance. Here are three things you might be doing that are undermining your authority and presence on Zoom: 1. You are experiencing technical problems. Test. Test. Test. When it comes to technology, try to check how the program runs…

Sunday, 09 August 2020 05:00

How your subconscious mind is running your life and how to fix it

Rhiannon Rees Have you ever wanted to drive a Lamborghini? Imagine the speed, the ease of handling, the wind through your hair. The car embodies class and thrills to the max. Compare that to being on a skateboard, moving under your own steam. It takes effort, only goes fast in short bursts, is unpredictable and not great on handling. You’re exposed, dependent on the terrain and battered by weather conditions. Which would you rather drive? Let’s call the Lamborghini your conscious mind and the skateboard a part of your subconscious. One is powerful, present and has you arriving in style;…

Sunday, 09 August 2020 04:56

10 ways sleep can change your life

What if someone told you there was a magic potion by which you could prevent disease, improve your intellect, reduce your stress and be nicer to your family while you're all cooped up togetherduring the pandemic? It sounds too good to be true, as if solving those problems would really require dietary supplements, workout programs, diets, meditation and a separate room to cry alone. It turns out that sleep, according to numerous studies, is the answer. It's the preventive medicine for conditions related to our physical, mental and emotional health. And despite how important sleep is, it can be difficult…

Saturday, 08 August 2020 03:58

Pneumonia is indicated in many Covid-19 cases. This is what to know about this illness

News stories of Covid-19 often show images of people on ventilators in intensive care units (ICUs). The infection, which affects the lungs, can cause a serious complication: pneumonia. When pneumonia severe enough, patients may need to be placed on a ventilator to help them breathe. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its guidelines on the causes of pneumonia to include Covid-19. National Foundation for Infectious Diseases also updated its website information, stating that all human coronaviruses can cause serious illnesses, like pneumonia, but that pneumonia is most common in Covid patients who have a history of heart…

Thursday, 06 August 2020 04:14

Study shows having an abundance mindset raises your IQ by 13 points. This is how it works

One study showed you can raise your IQ by 13 points by having an 'abundance mindset.' Here's how to get one Back when there were approximately 57 people running to be the Democratic nominee for president, entrepreneur turned candidate Andrew Yang distinguished himself from the crowded field by pushing the idea of universal basic income. Free money from the government has obvious political upsides, but as Yang explained in a Big Think video back then, UBI has another huge upside: it makes people smarter. Optimism makes your brain work better. That might sounds crazy, but Yang pointed to a convincing…

Tuesday, 04 August 2020 04:54

How to persuade someone in 50 words or less

Make any pitch stronger with this powerful exercise. I don't play tennis, but I was captivated by a book about the tennis champion, Maria Sharapova. I was sold on it after reading a 50-word pitch in The New York Times. When a reporter for the newspaper interviews an author, the last question is always the same: Persuade someone to read your book in 50 words or less. Sharapova responded: This is not a book about tennis, but about a little girl with a big dream: to become a tennis champion. It's about what it takes to achieve that. Courage. Discipline.…

Monday, 03 August 2020 05:31

How coronavirus stigma hinders response in Africa

After 23 days in quarantine in Uganda — far longer than required — Jimmy Ssentongo walked free in part because of a cartoon he drew. It showed a bound prisoner begging for liberation after multiple negative tests, while a health minister demanded to know where he was hiding the virus. “The impression was that we were a dangerous group and that what was necessary was to protect the rest of society from us,” said Ssentongo, a cartoonist for Uganda's Observer newspaper who was put in quarantine when he returned from Britain in March. The fear he describes is indicative of…

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Monday, 03 August 2020 05:30

Enjoy coffee while you can. By 2050 it might no longer exist

Climate change is destroying the fragile environments needed to continue to grow drinkable coffee. Coffee is probably world's least expensive success power-tool. Coffee hones attention, builds better teams, and increases your leadership ability. Coffee is also the ultimate super-food. It increases your immunity, reduces the likelihood of cancer, diabetes, and a host of other ailments. It increases focus and drive and may even increase your lifespan. Unfortunately, we may not be enjoying the benefits or pleasures of coffee too much longer. According to ecologists, there's a good chance that in twenty or thirty years, the varieties of coffee that we…

Saturday, 01 August 2020 05:08

Use the magic 5:1 ratio to improve all your relationships

All happy partnerships (both professional and romantic) follow this simple, but powerful ratio. Most people don't need too much convincing that happy relationships are the key to a successful life. After all, when Harvard researchers followed 268 men for more than 70 years, the study's founding director summed up its finding with a single sentence: "Happiness is love. Full stop." But if you feel the need for a hard-nosed business case for working on your relationships, it exists. Studies show that warm, loving relationships improve your physical health and positively influence job satisfaction and income. Good friends are the best…

Sunday, 26 July 2020 05:01

The psychology behind to-do lists and how they can make you feel less anxious

1. Wake up. 2. Make coffee. 3. Write this story. In a time when it seems like we may have less to do, a to-do list actually could be quite helpful. As the days blend together for many people living in lockdown, crossing things off a to-do list can feel even more satisfying. To-do lists can be great tools for decreasing anxiety, providing structure and giving us a record of everything we've accomplished in a day. The trick is to reframe your to-do list as a set of miniature goals for the day and to think of your checklist items…

Sunday, 26 July 2020 05:00

Sleeping position affects your sleep. This is how

There’s no harm in admitting it: Many of us have been a little restless (maybe even more than a little) during the pandemic, and the changes it brought into our lives, with daily schedules that can either make us sleep more than usual or barely at all. However, while it’s crucial to try and keep a consistent sleeping schedule despite the changes in our routine, it’s also important to know that our sleeping position may play a part in our well-being and that choosing the best sleep position might help us reap the benefits of better sleep. Here are some…

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