Author: Stephen Macintyre

For many homeowners, the focus for home improvement often falls onto the interior of their property, meaning their outside space becomes neglected. However, a beautifully-curated outdoor living area can present just as many entertainment and comfort opportunities as a well-thought-out and planned interior. One of the many outdoor features that you can add to your home is a covered deck. Here, you add a beautifully-designed deck area to your garden, which is covered by an outdoor structure such as a veranda or awning or even a sunroom. By adding one of these to your garden, you open up a myriad of…

Yes, hair loss is genetic in most cases. It can be passed onto the next generation. But hair loss can also occur due to certain temporary conditions like weight loss, chemotherapy, or use of other medications. Let’s dive deeper into how the normal hair cycle works and how genetics can affect this cycle to cause hair loss.

New Zealand has been in the news a lot lately. This is the country that managed to keep the 2020 craziness under control twice, and the administration that showed the world there is a way to do things better. But most people know about this country from before it became a global role model of efficiency and good measures. New Zealand is one of those countries that are on everyone’s bucket list. The country has a lot to offer in terms of tourist attractions and activities to almost any type of visitor, from hyper-energetic adventurers to the lazy kind. Since the list…

Dr. Richard Davidson is one of the world’s foremost experts in the study of the neural mechanics of emotion and well-being in the human brain. Based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Davidson is the William James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry; Director of the Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior, as well as the Laboratory for Affective Neuroscience; and is Founder and Chair of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds, at the Waisman Center.

Everyone has a favorite film that they watch over and over again, and usually that film will have some food or recipes in it that will forever remind you of that film. Food is a huge part of our lives, and different recipes will mean different things to you. For example, a turkey dinner is associated with holiday times such as Thanksgiving, or Christmas, and BBQ ribs might remind you of family barbecues by the beach. Food evokes nostalgic feelings, and if you see food in a film, you may want to recreate it at home to feel even more part of…

It’s impossible to imagine a world without music. It’s the most powerful of all the arts for a reason. But aside from the sheer pleasure of listening to your favorite songs, there are also many extraordinary health benefits that come with music. It helps reduce anxiety, combats depression, releases negative emotions, and much more. But even more than this, music can actually help rebuild your brain and keep it younger!

Going on a hike for a day or more can be a fun-filled activity. In fact, in the U.S. alone, almost 17 percent of the population preferred to hike as their outdoor activity. Hiking will surely be fun, especially if you packed the right things and all the essentials. However, you cannot just bring anything and everything you want. This is because your backpack only has limited space, and your back is not of Superman. Remember that it’s not just food that you need to bring. You also need to prepare the following essentials.