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by Caitlin H, May 13, 2024 Food cravings are a part of life.Whether you find your mind wandering to how nice it would be to enjoy a favorite baked good or feel an insatiable need for a childhood staple, cravings are real.For some people, they’re harmless. But for others, they can quickly get out of hand, leading to overeating and excess calories that derail weight loss plans and make achieving goals pretty darn impossible.Let’s dive deeper into food cravings — their causes, how analyzing them may help us explore ourselves on a deeper level, and how to manage them. What…
VR manufacturing giant FuninVR already has VR machines operating in more than 6,000 gaming arcades and public environments worldwide, but that number might take a quantum leap with the release of the company’s 2025 catalogue.The two hero products are machines that are smaller, more capable and much more affordable than ever before … at the same time as having an ever-growing library of VR content.The 2024 catalogue already included digital and 5D dynamic cinemas for up to 200 people, entire VR parks and more than 20 different VR gaming platforms … but the two machines we feel certain will make…
What is it about a Christmas stocking? Old or young, waking up on Christmas morning to a stocking lumpy with little surprises has its own special joy. These healthy stocking stuffer ideas have the perfect gift for everyone on your list! It’s always fun pulling the hidden items out to reveal the small gifts inside. Even if it’s something as small as a pack of gum or as practical as a pair of fuzzy new socks! Having all of these ideas in one big list makes your holiday season shopping even easier (even if you did miss the Black Friday…
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The Sun is at the most active stage of its 11-year cycle, resulting in some stunning aurora visible in places it doesn’t normally reach. As expected, that means the latest Northern Lights Photographer of the Year collection captures some of the brightest and most intense light shows we’ve ever seen.As the Sun fires off solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs), it unleashes charged particles into space. When these hit Earth’s magnetic field, they’re channeled towards the poles, where some will collide with atoms in the atmosphere. The resulting cascade of excitations causes a glow that we see as aurora.…
Here are some brilliant things that I use on an almost daily basis and would really miss if I didn’t have in my life. Would have to replace instantly, in fact, if they went missing. I’m telling you about them because they are all infinitely useful and therefore make the most excellent, non-frivolous Christmas presents. Great for people who feel aggrieved at the idea of receiving little luxuries they have absolutely no need for, and say things like “but what would I do with cashmere socks?!” People who find joy in the functional and the practical. All of the things on my…
With 6 kids and multiple business ventures (and an indoor plant obsession!), it’s easy for things to pile up around the house. Amidst the holiday season gift-giving these gifts can lead to more stress for both the giver and receiver. Over the years we’ve embraced a minimalist lifestyle, including giving experience gifts whenever we could. After some trial and error, it’s now the norm… and the results are amazing! An experience gift can be easy to arrange and thoughtful, even if it’s last minute. They’re also rewarding to both the giver and receiver. And you don’t have to live near…
by Caitlin H, May 20, 2024 Exploring Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro and their effectiveness. GLP-1 agonist weight loss drugs (think Ozempic and Wegovy) are all the rage right now, available at clinics and spas nationwide. They promise users a quick way to shed pounds, and many studies show they are quite effective in doing just that.But do they work long-term? What are the downsides? And are they right for you? Here’s a deeper look at these weight loss drugs, including pros and cons and how to use them most effectively paired with your Diet-to-Go meals. How Do GLP-1…
The efficiency of a tooth-on-tooth geared transmission, with the smoothly variable gear ratios of a CVT – minus the belt friction and capable of going all the way down to a zero ratio without needing a clutch. That’s a ‘holy grail’ level promise!Italian company Alter Ego, led by mechanical and automation engineer Edyson Pavilcu and assisted by kinematic studies undertaken at the Milan Technical University, says it’s prototyped a beautifully complex new mechanism – the world’s first geared CVT – that’s 10% more efficient than a regular belted CVT. Indeed, the efficiency is on par with some manual transmissions, while…
Compounds found in cocoa are known to have health benefits. A new study adds to the evidence. Dulin/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Dulin/Getty Images The idea that eating cocoa-rich, dark chocolate may offer health benefits is not new. Cocoa is loaded with compounds called polyphenols that have been shown to help our bodies fend off inflammation, lower blood pressure and maybe even improve our moods. Now, a new study finds people who have a habit of eating a little dark chocolate — about an ounce per day — have a 21% lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, compared…