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Are you ready to learn something new? Tired of your job? Yearning for a change? Bored or unsatisfied? You’re not alone. According to a 2014 report by New-York based research group The Conference Board, 52.3% of Americans are unhappy at work.

So, why do you feel like you’re stuck? The answer is ‘engagement’. According to psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, how involved you are in an activity, and whether it challenges your knowledge and provides you fulfillment is directly connected to your happiness. In short, learning makes you happy.

Maybe you’re looking for a challenge, to further your career, or to quench your thirst for knowledge – no matter the reason, part time classes help you to achieve your goals and feel rewarded.

Whether it’s for companionship, exercise, protection or emotional support, a surprising number of us share our home with animals.

Cuteness aside, did you know that caring for a pet can also make you healthier? It’s called The Pet Effect, and it’s surprising.

With so many conflicting nutrition strategies and “breakthrough research” articles clamoring for your attention, just how are you supposed to know what’s right for you?.

Simple — you listen to your body. And the easiest way to do that? Look at your poo.
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You’re busily growing your magnificent beard, when suddenly it screeches to a halt. Stop panicking and put down the scissors – chances are the problem is something you can easily fix.

Don’t be scared – taking care of your facial hair and beard with beard specific product is the most manly thing you can do. Hair care can seem intimidating with the plethora of balms, oils, lotions and creams available, but how you look after your beard and what products you use can really affect the way it grows. By following some simple guidelines, you’ll be looking like a bear-wrestling pinnacle of masculine virility in no time.

Frankly, if you’ve got the ability to grow a mustache, you really have a duty to do so.

Some of the most iconic men in history have exhibited some amazing mustaches – Atilla the Hun, Ron Jeremy, Charlie Chaplin, and Freddie Mercury to name a few. It seems that everyone these days is sprouting a fashionably twirlable handlebar mustache, but personally, I’m not one to follow trends.

Everyone wants to look like a movie star, right? Chiselled jawlines, handsome faces – Oscar winners are revered for looking effortlessly stylish.

We watch them fight bad guys, fall in love, and save the world. Naturally, we emulate our idols to make us feel strong, handsome, and unstoppable. Not everyone has movie-star quality bone structure – and fortunately for us, you don’t have to.

Whether biting into a piece of pizza or a chowing down on a kale salad, most of us (at least momentarily) consider the impact that food will have on our bodies. But what about the impact that food has on the planet?

What’s the difference between broth, stock, and bone broth?

When you think of your body’s health, what comes to mind?

Strong muscles, flexible joints, and a quick-thinking brain, most likely.

However, there’s a contender for the top of this list that most people haven’t even considered – the liver.

Your liver is an unsung superstar.

We think of ‘indulgences’ as extravagant, gluttonous, unrequired… but that’s not necessarily true.

Studies show that indulging yourself as little as once per week can have huge health benefits – mood, irritability, binge eating resistance, and the ability to complete tasks.

Currently, the Paleo diet is one of the most popular approaches in the world, and there’s no doubt that it works for many people.

But how does paleo work, exactly?

What is “processed” food anyway? We’re talking about foods that have changed form, and are therefore different from how they occur in nature.

Food is fuel. Delicious, nutritious fuel.

As with any fuel, of course, some burn cleaner and some are better suited for different purposes. Natural gas, for example, has twice the energy content than coal (55.5 MJ/kg vs 26 MJ/kg) and produces half the CO2 when burned.

Why, then, do we still burn coal for electricity? Because it’s cheap and easy.

Gluten has become a mainstream topic of discussion over the last decade, but despite the buzz, eating gluten-free doesn’t necessarily constitute eating healthy.

You know that protein is an important part of your diet, but which protein is best for you? Red meat? Fish? Whey? Soy?

Traditionally, when we think of our bodies using protein, we think of bulging muscles – but building muscle is not everything protein can do!

Whole milk is an abundant and very energy dense food source – but it is one that many adults shouldn’t consume. Whole milk serves the purpose of nourishing infants until they are old enough to eat other foods. Lactose, the main sugar in dairy milk, is responsible for a common complaint – lactose intolerance.

I’m sure you know that your body runs on glucose… but what if I told you there is an alternative, more efficient, energy source?

As the gloomy winter weather sets in and we find ourselves hibernating inside, it’s easy to get the winter blues – feeling cranky, claustrophobic, sleepy, and even depressed.