Written by Dory Dearest, Image by Smooth Geek Photography I consider myself to be from the cities of the Civil Rights Movement. I was born in Montgomery, AL, and spent the majority of my life living there. However, the weekends of my childhood, and a couple of years of high school, were spent in Dallas...
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Why Men Are Less Likely To Wear Face Masks
Your Face Mask Is Actually a Sign of Strength A psychotherapist explains what men really project when they wear them. BY AVI KLEIN Men are not carrying their weight when it comes to preventing the spread and transmission of COVID-19. According to a recent paper, men are less likely than women to wear masks to protect themselves...
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11 Ways to Improve Your Memory
Long-term, immediate, and habitual methods for keeping your memories fresh and clear. Mental Floss by Kathy Benjamin Whether you want to be a Jeopardy! champion or just need to remember where you parked your car, here are 11 things you can do right now to turn your mind from a sieve into a steel trap....
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3 Equations for a Happy Life, Even During a Pandemic
“How to Build a Life” is a new column that aims to give you the tools you need to construct a life that feels whole and meaningful. by Arthur C. Brooks It seems strange to launch a column on happiness during a pandemic. The timing is, well, awkward, isn’t it? Maybe not. We’re stuck at...
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How Walking Makes Us Healthier, Happier and Brainier
Neuroscientist Shane O’Mara believes that plenty of regular walking unlocks the cognitive powers of the brain like nothing else. He explains why you should exchange your gym kit for a pair of comfy shoes and get strolling. Taking a stroll with Shane O’Mara is a risky endeavour. The neuroscientist is so passionate about walking, and...
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How to Handle Packages During the Coronavirus Pandemic
With social distancing and self-isolation increasingly becoming the norm (and, in many cases, a government mandate) during the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of Americans are actively avoiding the crowds at Costco and the grocery store in favor of shopping online. (And, of course, most of the products we recommend here at Wirecutter are purchased online...
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How To Aid A Small Business Through A Pandemic
We are thankful that President Trump and his Administration are working to provide disaster loans and further support to small business owners affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Friends of…, Supporters of…, and/or Family of Small Business owners can also help. Here are a few ways how: Buy A Gift Card For Later Order Take Out...
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A coronavirus cautionary tale from Italy: Don’t do what we did
Many of us were too selfish to follow suggestions to change our behavior. Now we’re in lockdown and people are needlessly dying. An Italian journalist is warning Britons to ‘stay home’ amid the coronavirus pandemic as one of the country’s top doctors warns Covid-19 is ‘apocalyptic’. The stark pleas to ban mass gatherings, avoid contact...
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Please Do Not Make a DIY Surgical Mask During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Paul Kita Men’s Health March 4, 2020 The surgical mask has come to symbolize the fears surrounding COVID-19. You probably saw pictures of people wearing the masks everywhere after reports of the rapid spread of the coronavirus emerged from China in January. Then you heard of medical mask shortages—at pharmacies and via online retailers. Now, likely...
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Why Six Hours Of Sleep Is As Bad As None At All
Getting six hours of sleep a night simply isn’t enough for you to be your most productive. In fact, it’s just as bad as not sleeping at all. Not getting enough sleep is detrimental to both your health and productivity. Yawn. We’ve heard it all before. But results from one study impress just how bad...