by Kira M. Newman: If we want a healthy, happy mind, we need to move our body more, a new book explains. Movement and exercise feel good, as you know if you’ve ever experienced a runner’s high, the restorative power of a pandemic afternoon walk, or a heart-pumping Zumba class. But what accounts for these…
Did you know that T-shirts have a military history? First introduced as an undergarment for the US Navy in the 1910s, they eventually became civilian outerwear when movie stars like Marlon Brando popularized them in the 1950s. “It’s less about ‘bulletproof’ as a function or feature, and more about an infrastructure layer for clothing to…
Donna Quesada: Hi! First of all, how do I address you? Is it just Lama Palden? Lama Palden: Yes. DONNA: Well, it’s so nice to meet you and on behalf of our Awaken listeners, I am just so excited to introduce you to everybody. I’ve been loving your book and our founder, David, has been…
The stride of determination! How cute is this baby Barn owl? This young Barn owl was caught on camera walking around in a field in the Netherlands. Before they develop their wings and learn how to fly, young Barn owls walk and run around to strengthen their muscles. As explained by the photographer, Hannie Heere,…
The Government of Canada has repeatedly indicated it intends to name and build up technology champions by providing significant amounts of funding to leading firms in areas of national interest and signing agreements to adopt their tech. But Shelby Austin, co-founder and CEO of Arteria AI, is worried about what that approach could leave on…
Some stories just know how to get you. A wedding dress being zipped up. A hospital waiting room. A daughter leaving for college with a mom pretending she’s fine. One minute you’re watching strangers, and the next you’re texting your mom at 11 pm on a Tuesday for no reason you can explain. Best Mother-Daughter…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve been trying to eat more protein lately, you’re not alone. Research on its role in preserving muscle and brain health as people age has gotten a lot of attention, and most people who set a daily target quickly realize that one chicken breast at dinner isn’t going…
by Paul C Pritchard: Giving Yourself Permission to Shine… We all want to be the best versions of ourselves. We all want our tailored version of ‘success’ to have a positive impact on the world around us. We all dream of being seen in the world for our light and potential. We all have a secret…
The White House’s official X page has just posted a cryptic video, accompanied by a chilling question: “Are you listening?” The clip itself lasts less than 10 seconds. It appears to show the shadow of an unidentified figure cast across the ground. At the very beginning, a voice can be heard asking, “Where are they?” …
“True belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world. Our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.” ~Brené Brown For years, I felt like I was always one step behind everyone else. Not in a way I could prove. Not something visible or measurable. It…
