The misery of those who “feel good” all the time
On my recent travels to Sri Lanka, I discovered something. The key to a good life is embracing the bad.
Can’t decide if you need a coffee or a nap? Have both at the same time!
In honour of International Coffee Day, we swan dive into the coffee nap, biology’s way of telling you it’s okay to be alert, but also asleep.
Our bodies crave comfort food in winter – this study explains why
Yes, it’s winter, and yes, it’s chilly. However, there are numerous reasons why we gravitate comfort food at this time of year. The Bain Marie is calling me.
Our food class system is killing us, not feeding us
The global food system is one beset by problems, yes, but it is divided by class, gender and inequality.
I couldn’t afford the dental work I needed, so I took a flight to the third world
With numerous dentists calling for a “Medicare style” system to make dental care more affordable, it reminded me of the time I travelled overseas to get the work done I couldn’t afford here.
Random access memory: Our brain always remembers to forget
The concept of memory in relation to the brain is not a universal ruling. In fact, it excels in erasing the things it doesn’t care for.