Posts by Marcellino Nehme
What are refined carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates provide the body with energy, but not all carbohydrates are the same. Refined carbs do not provide lasting energy, and eating too many may cause health problems. Carbs are an important part of a balanced diet. Unprocessed carbs contain fiber, vitamins, and minerals. However, processing them removes nutrients and results in refined carbs, which…
Read MoreWhat Makes a Car Good in the Snow?
Four-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, tires, ground clearance, and weight distribution. Let’s settle this debate once and for all. If you want to safely drive in winter weather, then fitting a set of studless winter tires to whatever vehicle you already own is the most effective thing you can do. But, beyond those studless winter tires, are…
Read MoreThese are the countries with the highest inflation
The rate of inflation has a big impact on your financial situation, affecting mortgage payments, savings and the cost of your weekly shopping. How the price of goods and services we regularly spend money on changes over time is used by governments and businesses to take the temperature of a nation’s economy. It’s generally accepted…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Others From Interrupting Your Productivity
Excuse Me, I’m Working Here… One of the top cited sources of non-productivity in the workplace is interruptions. Disorganized and noisy workplaces don’t make for productive teams. In the name of teamwork, cost-savings, and openness, companies setup workspaces that actually encourage interruptions. “Many companies set themselves up for failure by creating work environments that are counter-productive. Small cubicles,…
Read MoreWhat Is Psychologists’ Favorite Word? Embracing this word opens you to deeper understanding and mental flexibility.
Your perspective and their perspective In conflicts, people often waste a lot of time and energy arguing about who is right or wrong. This tends to go nowhere. A more useful approach is to recognize that different people have different perspectives, all of which can be valid, even if they contradict one another. This use of…
Read More5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Brain Health Stop wasting money on brain supplements and try these science-backed tricks
Brain supplements are big business. In 2015, the supplement market specifically targeted toward boosting brain health was worth an estimated 2.3 billion dollars. By 2024, that number is expected to increase by 500 percent, reaching an estimated 11.6 billion dollars. More and more, people are turning to supplements to enhance their memory, alleviate depression and…
Read MoreThe making of Mojo, AR contact lenses that give your eyes superpowers
When I looked into the user interface of Mojo Vision’s augmented reality contact lenses, I didn’t see anything at first except the real world in front of me. Only when I peeked over toward the periphery did a small yellow weather icon appear. When I examined it more closely, I could see the local temperature,…
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