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Sunday, 09 June 2024 04:29

Bar soap or body wash: Which is best for your skin and the planet?

What’s the most sustainable way to wash your hands or lather up in the shower? In general, the greenest option is an old-school bar of soap made from plant oil or animal fat and lye, without many extra ingredients. Simple bar soap cuts greenhouse emissions by about a third compared with liquid soap, according to a study from the Institute of Environmental Engineering at the Swiss university ETH Zurich. “Soap is a natural product, it’s sustainable, and it’s been used for a long time,” said Tony O’Lenick, president of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, a professional association for the scientists…

Sunday, 02 June 2024 04:44

People's last words are often these 4 phrases: What they teach us about living happy, meaningful lives

Everyone's life is different — yet most people still utter one of four common phrases on their deathbeds, according to Pulitzer Prize-winning author and oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee. Each of the phrases offers an important lessons for leading a fulfilling and successful life, Mukherjee said during a commencement speech at the University of Pennsylvania last week. "Every person that I've met in this moment of transition wanted to make four offerings," he added. The phrases are: I want to tell you that I love you. I want to tell you that I forgive you. Would you tell me that you love…

Sunday, 26 May 2024 04:53

How to talk to people: 3 ways to stop the cycle of negative self-talk

Negative self-talk, or the experience of your inner monologue being hyper-critical, can erode your confidence. And, usually, whatever you’re worried about doesn’t actually come to pass, says Judy Ho, a neuropsychologist and professor at Pepperdine University. In 2019, researchers at Penn State Universityhad 29 people with generalized anxiety disorder write down what they were worried about for 10 days and tracked the outcomes for the next month. Most of their worries didn’t materialize. In fact, 91.4% of worry predictions did not come true. In her recent TED Talk, Ho describes how negative self-talk can undermine your goals. “Sometimes we think…

Saturday, 25 May 2024 04:37

People are pointing out things that were great back in the day but suck now

Earlier this month, we wrote up things that used be awesome back in the day. You know, back in our youth. And there were so many more listed in the comments that we just had to share those, too! So here are 15 more things that used to be good but suck now: 1. "Politics. Seriously. Not that long ago, you could disagree with someone politically, have a civil discussion about it, and remain friends. Now, it seems like we are all entrenched in an us vs. them mentality." –emailjar 2. "Kids cartoons used to be way better when I…

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 04:22

These 3 phrases make you sound smarter and more emotionally intelligent, experts say

Sounding smart and emotionally intelligent isn't just about the idea you're trying to convey. How you say it matters, too. People often resort to using complex words and phrases to sound more insightful. This can actually have an adverse effect, leaving the other person to feel self-conscious and judged, according to Stanford lecturer and communication expert Matt Abrahams. Instead, aim to be easily understood. "The origin of the word communication comes from 'to make common.' And if you're trying to make things common, you really have to put them in a way that people can understand," Abrahams told CNBC Make…

Sunday, 12 May 2024 04:53

Dementia cases are on the rise — avoid these 12 risks to keep your brain healthy

A global mental health crisis is on the horizon — dementia. It is a condition that can be caused by a number of diseases that gradually destroy nerve cells and damage the brain, resulting in a decline in cognitive functions, according to the World Health Organization. With the advancement of medicine, science and technology, people are living longer lives and the world's aging population is growing at an unprecedented rate, raising the risk of a larger cohort of people living with dementia. "As the global population of older adults continues to rise, the number of people living with dementia is…

Sunday, 05 May 2024 04:46

Here’s when people think old age begins — and why experts think it’s starting later

New research suggests that 74 is the new 71. Our perception of when “old age” begins is shifting, with most people believing this phase of life begins later than they used to, according to a new study published in the journal Psychology and Aging. While the study didn’t look at why this shift has occurred, experts say it makes sense — and is probably a good thing; humans on average are living longer than ever, and examples of people living full lives well beyond retirement age abound. Experts on aging — some of whom are in their 70s and 80s…

Saturday, 04 May 2024 04:51

‘Your personality will get you 10 times richer than your intelligence,’ says self-made millionaire who retired at 35

I interviewed millionaire early retiree Steve Adcock recently on the subject of financial regrets. Adcock identified one thing he wishes he knew in his 20s that would have made him wealthier faster: how much emotional intelligence matters. “Your personality will get you 10 times richer than your intelligence,” Adcock told me. “I learned that throughout my career, slowly but surely. I worked with a lot of smart people, no doubt about it. But those smartest people in the office weren’t necessarily the ones getting the raises and promotions.” In short, your EQ can get you more opportunities for raises and…

Saturday, 27 April 2024 04:46

Adults are sharing the things they are no longer interested in now that they're older

It's natural for our preferences to change as we get older. So when asked, "What are you simply getting too old for?" a lot of people from the BuzzFeed Community had thoughts. Here's what they had to say. 1. "I don’t do anything recreationally anymore if I’m not enjoying myself. If I’m not into a movie or show, I turn it off. If I’m not having fun at a party, I leave. I went wine tasting with friends recently when they started making fat jokes about a friend who wasn’t there, and I noped right out." —sarahshorthealth 2. "I’m in…

Sunday, 21 April 2024 04:44

The best of humans in the machine age - Alvin Govender

In a world increasingly powered by machines and artificial intelligence, our human qualities have never been so crucial. Good and trustworthy leadership has become more important than ever before. Even the best-engineered technology and honed strategy will fail without good leadership to guide and inspire people. Leaders drive projects, and people deliver results. International performance coach and public speaker Alvin Govender sees leadership as the missing piece when tackling the crisis and opportunities around us. "Leadership is not a person. It's a system that supports values, creates continuity, and encourages trust in leaders and also the people next to us.…

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Saturday, 20 April 2024 03:25

Experts are worried students use AI to write papers

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Millions of students are using generative artificial intelligence to write papers as the popularity of AI chatbots such as ChatGPT proliferates. A report this week from Turnitin, an online plagiarism spotting service for educators that recently launched an AI detection tool, said that over 22 million student papers (11% of the sample reviewed by the company) used AI to generate at least 20% of the writing since April 2023. Turnitin reviewed over 200 million papers across the globe, mostly from higher education institutions. “We’re at an important juncture in education…

Friday, 19 April 2024 04:35

How do you keep calm and carry on in a world full of crises?

Plant just a few trees. Don't be afraid to reject your own ideas. Humble brag in a journal. This is some of the advice we heard last week when about 1,500 people who try to make our planet a better place – from scientists and philanthropists to activists and entrepreneurs – descended on Oxford, England. In big forums and little coffee shops, they discussed what to do about some of the world's biggest problems and swapped advice from their work on the front lines. The Skoll World Forum brought these people together in a bid to "accelerate innovative solutions." We…

Sunday, 14 April 2024 04:38

I've spent 25 years studying the brain—I never do these 4 things that destroy our memory as we age

As a neuroscientist, I've spent the last 25 years researching the science of memory. A funny question I get a lot from people is: "Am I just getting dumber the older I get?" I don't blame anyone for wondering this. Many of us find ourselves forgetting important things with increasing frequency over time. But the good news is that you can prevent those "senior moments" by avoiding four common habits that destroy our memory as we age: 1. Multitasking too much We rely on an area of the brain called the prefrontal cortex to pay attention to the world around…

Thursday, 11 April 2024 04:42

14 stories from teachers about students using AI for school work

Recently, I wrote about how different school is today compared to even 10 years ago, and the thing that stuck out most to me was the difference in technology. So, I decided to ask teachers and professors in our BuzzFeed Community how student AI use is changing their classrooms. Here are some of their most interesting stories: 1. "I teach media studies at the college level. In a nutshell, it's just absolutely baffling the level of laziness [AI use] shows. I've assigned video games for [my students] to play and write up notes on and a response to, and received…

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