Image Courtesy There are many different reasons why but here are the top 5 reasons jeans are better than just about any other pants on the planet. 1. Options are Limitless Image Courtesy A nice pair of jeans looks great on anyone. Because of this, the options available these days have grown considerably. At one time you could only get a wide leg or boot cut and your main decision was the color and wash....

Think about what happens when the hard drive of the computer you’ve had for seven years starts to make an alarming clunking noise or you’ve had to replace the brakes on your ten year-old car several times. The older the machinery gets, the more maintenance it requires. Our bodies work much the same way. We often find ourselves obsessing a lot about age, making observations like “He’s pushing 40” or “she looks great for 75,” but age isn’t the only numeric indicator of health and longevity....

However, the good news is that there are simple lifestyle choices that everyone can make that can reduce the cancer risk. One of these choices is a diet that contains the following anti-cancer foods. Cruciferous Vegetables Cruciferous vegetables are a family of nutritional powerhouses and include such foods as broccoli, cauliflower, and kale. These are one of the best groups of cancer-fighting foods to eat if you are interested in following an anti-cancer diet....

This series has been pretty serious so far – too serious. So I want to take a moment to discuss lifehacks, those little tips and tricks that lend this site its name. The concept of the lifehack was born in Danny O’Brien’s now-famous Emerging Technology Conference presentation, Life Hacks: Tech Secrets of Overprolific Alpha Geeks. O’Brien used the term “life hack” to refer to the application of the programming mindset to life problems – using shell scripts and filters to process email, for example....

TREWGrip is a unique handheld keyboard and air mouse for mobile phones and tablets that keep the keys in the same Querty orientation that you’re already used to. However, to use it you have to rotate your hands and type using the keys underneath the device. As you’ll see in the video, it’s easier said than done. This isn’t your average flat keyboard though; the idea is to not change how you type, but where you type....

Ask why, why? Ask, ‘why has this issue arisen?’ Come up with six different reasons and for each of them ask, ‘why did this happen?’ Keep asking why for each cause. This helps you to better understand the different reasons why this is a problem and so in turn you will see different possible solutions. Sleep on it. Ponder the issue and all its aspects for some time and then put it out of your mind....

If you have trouble doing this, there’s a new smart cup that can help you out. It’s called Vessyl and it automatically knows and tracks what you’re drinking in real-time. Whether you’re drinking water, milk, coffee, juice or something else, Vessyl has got you covered. You can even set goals and see real-time updates right on Vessyl and via a mobile app (Android and iOS). I don’t know about you, but I can never seem to drink enough water each day....

Some years ago I found that my family and work responsibilities were depleting my energy levels — and were actually putting me at risk of burnout. I tried eating healthier, exercising, and sleeping more. I felt improvement but I didn’t feel that I had the strength and energy that I used to have. A friend of mine suggested that I might have a vitamin deficiency. I tried out a few vitamins and supplements, and the difference was night and day....

Want to be a better writer? Well, there’s hope in the Hemingway App The Hemingway Editor is an awesome desktop app that can help you become a better writer overnight. All you have to do is go to this site, which opens the application for you. There, a headline proclaims “Hemingway App makes your writing bold and clear.” Below that is a color-coded list of how the app highlights the errors in your writing....

Recently, a colleague of mine recommended an online productivity assessment tool that he’d tried out. His words caught my attention, especially as he mentioned that the assessment was free – and only took around 2 minutes to complete! For most people (including myself), productivity is the difference between success and failure. Just think about your typical working day… However well you plan your tasks at the start of the day, if your productivity falls below par, you’ll quickly find yourself running out of time to complete all your work....

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No matter what the root cause of the conflict is, it’s essential that every family works through whatever conflict they’re going through family counseling. This is important so that you can move forward together and not let any resentment stay throughout the years. We all know that it’s no good to hold grunges against another person or people. That’s especially true when it comes to your family members! In the below article, you’ll find a comprehensive how-to guide of solving these family conflicts without the help of a counselor....

Living in this world, and knowing who we are now can be cathartic. Every once in a while, it’s good to stare into the mirror and take stock of who you are. But if you live in the mentality of living up to expectations, it puts a heavy limitation on yourself. It doesn’t give you the full creative freedom you need to step out of the world’s shadow, and into your own sunshine....

In 2014, we saw design in the form of larger photography, better typography, and simpler color palettes. So what design trends are in store for 2015 you ask? The infographic below from Coastalrepro.com states that in 2015 we will continue to see the use of huge and beautiful images as well as semi-flat design, a movement led by Microsoft and Apple. However, new design trends will start to emerge. Hand-drawn illustrations, background video, and magical realism are just a few of the bold design predictions made by Coastal Creative Reprographics....

Add Fringe to Your Wedding Dress This approach is actually quite easy to attain. Just cut out some edges that you feel are attractive and sew them onto your gown. You will see a once-plain-looking wedding dress truly come alive. This is a very straightforward and a fantastic addition to your wedding dress. Attach A Brooch One excellent idea is attach a brooch to your wedding gown. If you don’t know how to attach a brooch, you can either learn it online or find someone that can help you with it....

One of these weapons was the bo staff, which is like a long stick. Although perhaps one of the more basic weapons (since it really is only a stick), the bo staff can be manipulated in all sorts of impressive ways. But when I first started to use a bo staff, it was absolutely brutal. I was so clumsy with it; I often ended up hitting myself on the head, my elbows, knees and shins....

Out of all of the information, one of the prominent aspects were the levels of the mind. It was an aspect that grew off of the Greek philosophy that our mind and body are connected, and it was these levels that would unlock more of our potential. However, like most things in life, it takes time and understanding to unlock these levels of the mind. Too help with that, let me explain what these are and what you can do to tap into them....

What causes high blood pressure? The causes may be related to old age, genetics, or family history. These may not be possible to reverse totally. The other causes are lifestyle related. Once you are diagnosed with the condition of high blood pressure, medication is recommended to assist in lowering the pressure. Apart from medication, there are many ways to help control high blood pressure, by simply following a few lifestyle changes....

They don’t complain to friends about their significant other I’ve seen enough Seinfeld episodes to know that talking about your mate with your friends is only going to get you in trouble. You really shouldn’t talk about anyone at all behind their backs, but your significant other should be completely off limits. The only reason you should ever bring up your love to anyone else is if you have something amazing to say about them....

Try telling that to Santa! Father Christmas might have a, how do we say, ‘light’ workload the rest of the year, but come Christmas Eve he’s got a logistical nightmare on his hands, whizzing all over the world delivering presents and good tidings to all. And with that heavy costume, long beard, and a team of reindeer to keep in check. Somehow, though, as evidenced by the fact he gobbles down the mince pie and sherry you leave out and places a pile of presents under your Christmas tree (real, we hope), he always manages to make it – just in the nick of time....