(Neuroscience News) An online game in which people play the role of propaganda producers to help them identify real world disinformation has been shown to increase “psychological resistance” to fake news, according to a study of 15,000 participants.
Positive Change
5 Things You Need to Start Forming Better Habits
(Susie Pettit) If you’re interested in life advice for self-improvement, you’ll need to learn how to form good habits and how long it takes to break bad ones.
Farmers Are Using Flowers To Beat Back Pests Instead Of Chemicals
(Aimee Lutkin) A farm is its own ecosystem, but many conventional practices strip away the life cycle of all the creatures living in it by using pesticides. This makes sense, since crops can be decimated by the wrong kind of insect or other invader.
All Young Women and Men Should Read This: The Casual Sex Funnel
(Humans are Free) Because you were likely born after the sexual revolution, you may not realize that so much of your reality is nudging you towards casual sex. From the sexual stimuli you perceive in a normal day out in the city to the specific venues you frequent where casual sex can be quickly achieved, you are constantly being funneled into desiring shallow intimacy.
Half A BILLION Fewer Animals Were Killed Per Year Since 2007 Because People Are Eating Less Meat
(Alanna Ketler) Have you transitioned to a plant-based diet? Do you make an effort to reduce the amount of animal products you are consuming on a regular basis? If so, it is thanks to you that 500 million lives have been spared this year, and with continued awareness, that number continues to rise.
Inspiring: How a 97-Year-Old Man Literally Saved His Hometown by Covering It in Artwork
(Mandy Froelich) To protect his beloved hometown from being torn down, the veteran covered abandoned houses with colorful murals and doodles.
Debunked: The Myth That Your Health Is Dictated by Your Genes Is Destroyed; Study Finds Lifestyle Choices Determine Health
(Isabelle Z.) If everyone in your family is obese, you might think that your fate is sealed and that you simply have “fat genes” in your DNA that can’t be overcome. While many conditions do carry a genetic component, a recent study illustrates just how greatly your lifestyle choices can influence your genetic risk.
Studies Show We Can Heal With Sound, Frequency & Vibration
(Arjun Walia) Cymatics is a very interesting topic. It illustrates how sound frequencies move through a particular medium such as water, air, or sand and as a result directly alter physical matter. There are a number of pictures all over the internet as well as youtube videos that demonstrate how matter (particles) adjust to different sounds and different frequencies of sound.
Victory! Canada Officially Bans Dolphin and Whale Captivity
(Elias Marat) In a big win for animal rights advocates, Canada will no longer allow whales, dolphins and porpoises to be bred and held in captivity for the purpose of entertainment.
4 Simple, Effective Ways to Release Unwanted Thoughts and Feelings
(Anna Hunt) The chatter of the mind is never more noticeable then when you are bombarded with unwanted thoughts or feelings that create conflict within you. A simple thought can sprout into dozens of hypothetical stories in the mind that leave you fearful, overwhelmed or confused. Better yet, an emotional reaction you have to a situation can fester for days, completely distracting you from enjoying life.
25 Signs You Have a Wounded Inner Child
(Aletheia Luna) Every child deserves the fundamental right to feel safe, secure and protected. But not every child does. Growing up, it is the emotional and biological responsibility of our parents and family members to create a safe environment for us. But not all parents accept that responsibility, are aware of that responsibility, or have the capacity to fulfill that responsibility.
Thrive While Preventing Disease with G-bombs: 6 Types of Foods You Should Eat Every Day
(Isabelle Z.) If you follow health news, you’ve likely been inundated with a seemingly endless list of foods that are good for you. How many times have you told yourself you should start eating more of a particular food? And how many times have you actually followed through? Food Revolution’s Dr. Joel Fuhrman came up with a clever acronym to help you remember which foods you should be eating on a regular basis.
Cold-parenting Linked to Premature Aging, Increased Disease Risk in Offspring
(Neuroscience News) New research out of Loma Linda University Health suggests that unsupportive parenting styles may have several negative health implications for children, even into their adult years.
The Power of Suggestion: Psychological Placebos Found to Be as Effective as Medical Placebos
(Edsel Cook) Swiss researchers suggest that placebos were all in the mind. They recently conducted a trio of experiments that indicated a placebo didn’t need to come in physical form, as long as a healthcare professional could convince a patient about the supposed effectiveness of the psychological placebo.
Science Says: These 4 Things Happen to Your Body when You Stop Eating Sugar
(Best Folk Medicine) Did you know that around 20 percent of American citizens consume more than 700 calories of sugar on a daily basis? However, this has a major negative impact on one’s overall health and well-being and increases the risk of weight gain.