Studies have found that the noisy environment on a plane can even compromise the way we actually taste food! It turns out that noisy surroundings can actually dull taste buds when sampling a sweet food and can intensify the ability to taste sour, bitter, and salty. Making matters worse, finding an appealing and edible option while traveling can be hard. Especially when airline food is already prepared prior to your flight....

Why do people get addicted? The problem arises when the pleasurable activities such as sex, food, gambling or use of drugs and alcohol becomes compulsive and starts to interfere with work, health and relationships. It is interesting to note that in the early 1930s addiction to alcohol and other substances was seen as having a lack of willpower or character. But now scientists are investigating the real cause of addiction and their results are surprising, to say the least....

Many people want to find the perfect productivity system or tool. Having such goal, they consider the “searching phase” as something bad. They think about it as time they have to waste for experimenting. If you still haven’t found your Holy Grail of Productivity – don’t worry. No one said you have to. Maybe there’s even no such thing in your case. That’s perfectly fine and doesn’t mean you cannot be more productive than others....

There is no certainty about the actual function of sleep or dreams. And everybody dreams, yet memories of dreams remembered varies. What do dreams do to us? Do they serve any purposes at all? This is a question that remains unanswered. The speculations and theories continue. A common theory is that sleep and dreams work as a team, helping the brain to refresh and restore after capturing millions of inputs each day....

Part of her letter reads: Ultimately, children should be able to choose their own interests, not be forced to follow an outdated, ill-fitting script. Ryder suggests that their children’s clothing should be put into one section of the catalog, not divided between a boys’ and girls’ sections, as at this stage, their bodies are not that different. So, Lands’ End corporate, how should I respond to my daughter’s question? In 2014, why are you selling “mighty” tees for boys and “adorable” tees for girls?...

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If you’ve been experiencing depression, you might want to give these foods a try before you seek professional help, though it is important to note that not everyone will find success simply by eating differently. Treat Depression Naturally | The Adventurous Writer Skim Milk – Low levels of folic acid and vitamin B are connected to depression, though doctors haven’t nailed down the exact link. Edamame – Going out for sushi?...

Considering the lengthy amount of time many people spend suffering chronic pain, it is not surprising that it can also contribute to negative emotional side effects. Suffering from a kind of continuous pain only known to yourself and fellow sufferers can have a detrimental impact on mental health and personal relationships. Thus, it is critical that you take initiative and responsibility for your chronic pain and be aware of things that you can do to alleviate your suffering....

Do you spend many hours staring into your bright computer screen. Sure it looks great and everything is as bright and colorful as possible but there comes a point when a routine of computer use tends to cause a lot of eye strain which results in many side effects like headaches and so forth. To combat this issue, this free software runs in the background of your system adapting the display of your screen to adapt and replicate that off the day (the sun) in order to reduce eye strain and prevents headaches....

Therefore, it becomes even more important for us to start thinking and start planning for our retirement. When we talk about retirement, there are usually two popular options that come to mind. The first one and the most recognized one is the 401(K). The second one is the Individual Retirement Account, or IRA. Although IRA and 401(K) accounts are the two most common contribution plans to retirement, they both do have their differences....

Also another good information to note is that: That would be why I always prefer to read documents on the paper other than read it on screen. How do you go on the test? Speed Reading Test Online – [ReadingSoft]

1. Dedicate time to yourself. No matter what you do, who you do it for, or whatever your personal circumstances are, you need to take time for yourself every day (even if only for a few minutes). It’s during this time that you can take care of your needs as a person. There’s no position you can possibly be in life where you’re not the most important person. Even Superman has a fortress of solitude....

1. The challenger Having employees that fully support the decisions of the high ranks is a benefit for the harmony of the company. Still, a certain amount of defiance or contradiction is always needed to improve the decision-making process in an startup company. In this matter, comes the challenger. This type of employee who oversees talking and challenging the state and direction in which the startup company is or is going....

If you are concerned whether homemade yogurt has beneficial probiotic, then the simple answer is ‘yes.’ Mary Ellen Sanders, a food science researcher, says, “The standard bacteria used for making yogurt are well studied, and they are considered to be probiotics, especially because they help lactose-intolerant people digest yogurt.” Making yogurt at home ensures that you get good live bacteria and top quality ingredients like hormone- and antibiotic-free organic dairy....

It can be easy to assume that the gap between where you are now and where you want to be in the future is caused by a lack of knowledge. This is why we buy courses on how to start a business or how to lose weight fast or how to learn a new language in three months. We assume that if we knew about a better strategy, then we would get better results....

That’s why you are here, right? Some of your friends or colleagues might say to you: “just cheer up!”. But you already know that it’s not that easy. So instead of offering shallow advice on what to do, this article contains a clear step-by-step plan to get you out of your rut and to live a happy life again. These are actionable things you can do right now, that don’t involve anything bizarre or life-changing....

I’m writing this post on an airplane. I’m not exactly a fan of air travel, but I’ve gotten used to writing up a post or two while I’m in the air or even in the car. Despite all the distractions, I still manage to get my work done and in on time. That said, I’m always looking for ways to make the process of working in a stressful situation a little easier....

Guilt is a negative emotion that we all want to release whenever possible, and we always want to be aware of it whenever we are carrying it unnecessarily. It’s normal to feel guilty whenever we did something that we regret. It proves that we love and are committed to our children. However, too much guilt is detrimental to our well-being and our relationship with our children.[1] 7 Signs that You’re Suffering From Parental Guilt Is the guilt you’re feeling toward your child normal?...

When we are assigned a task or seeking a favor, we are not always honest about what is involved. “Sugar coating” is when you make the amount of work involved seems very minimal, almost effortless. It is a terrible practice and will almost always result negatively. We need to always be upfront and honest when seeking assistance. “It’s all in your approach” The way you position the project to the receiver is key....

Often the most overlooked aspect of any business gathering, seating can define how you walk away from a meeting, presentation or brainstorming session. Picking the right seat can allow you to stay in line of sight to maintain eye contact and exude confidence through positive body language. So, the next time you’re looking to close a deal or sign up a big contract, pick the optimum position, to walk away with the deal!...