Interview With Erin Sears Basile + Exclusive Book Excerpt
Erin Sears Basile received her BA in Music Education and Vocal Performance from Vanguard University and then went on to receive her MA in Choral Conducting from Azusa Pacific University. She then pursued a teaching career and has loved sharing the joys of music with her students for the past thirteen years. Following a health […]
Interview With Sean Young + Exclusive Book Excerpt
Sean Young, PhD, MS, is the Executive Director of the University of California Institute for Prediction Technology, the UCLA Center for Digital Behavior, and a Medical School Professor at the UCLA Department of Family Medicine. He studies digital behavior and prediction technology, or how and why people use social media, mobile apps, and wearable devices. Sean […]
The Top 3 Myths About Going Vegan
The Challenge: Vegan diets often get a bad rap for limiting proteins and nutrients The Science: Research shows that a vegan diet actually improves protein and nutrient intake The Solution: Sticking to veganism requires dedication, but the science says it’s well worth it! Mention veganism in casual conversation, and you’re likely to receive some polarizing responses. From there’s just no […]
These 5 Super-Powered Drinks Put Coffee To Shame
The Challenge: Coffee is our go-to beverage, but are there better alternatives?The Science: These coffee alternatives offer major health advantages.The Solution: Want sustained energy without the crash? Try these powerful drinks. When it comes to caffeine, hardly any beverage will compete with the powerful jolt of coffee. However, no other beverage also comes with a major crash (2 […]
The Scientific Secret To Permanent Stress Reduction
The Challenge: Even as more of us are aware of its dangers, stress is more prevalent than ever The Science: Unlike many practices that often take time to implement, simple dietary choices can result in immediate stress-reduction The Solution: Consuming less animal-based food can majorly decrease stress and improve mood. Every day, research seems to uncover new, ever-more unsettling ways that chronically […]
My Hand On It: How Touch Can Make You More Persuasive
The Challenge: We sometimes have a hard time communicating or connecting with othersThe Science: A light touch on the shoulder or hand makes people more likely to collaborate with youThe Solution: Appropriate moments of touch can make you more persuasive When we try to convince our fellow humans of something, we habitually resort to the methods of traditional […]