Why Cramming for Exams Doesn't Work

Cramming for an exam is a time-honored practice. It's stressful, sure, but it's also a technique you've come to rely on working. Except that research shows it doesn't.

For more information, go to
http://lifehacker.com/why-cramming-for-exams-doesnt-work-1642587571

and

Memory: Why Cramming for Tests Often Fails 

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Too Much

If you've just had a really big meal, there's a lot of things going on in your body. Between the stomach stretching and the chemical reactions taking place, here's an explanation of what's going on in there.



For more information, go to
http://lifehacker.com/this-video-explains-what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-1663868144

Top 10 Ways to Banish Bad Smells from Your Home and Your Body

Top 10 Ways to Banish Bad Smells from Your Home and Your Body

10. Neutralize Pet Odors with Vinegar or Tea Leaves
9. Deodorize Just About Anything with Cat Litter
8. Store Newspaper in Plastic Containers to Keep Them Odor Free
7. Remove Odors from Trash Cans and Fridges with Newspapers
6. Make Your Closet Smell Fresher with Chalk
5. Get the Smoke Smell Out of Clothes and Other Items with Dryer Sheets
4. Get Rid of Garlic or Onion Smell on Your Hands by Rubbing Stainless Steel
3. Neutralize Body Odor with Baking Soda
2. Learn How to Defeat Bad Breath Once and For All
1. When in Doubt, Try Vinegar, Baking Soda, Newspapers, or Dryer Sheets

Click on More Detailed Information & Video.

Build Your Compassion with These Mental Exercises

Build Your Compassion with These Mental Exercises

Compassion is something we're all capable of, and according to a new study published in Psychological Science, it can also be trained and developed over time. All you need is 30 minutes a day.

For more on this, go to

http://investigatinghealthyminds.org/compassion.html

or

http://lifehacker.com/build-your-compassion-with-these-mental-exercises-1648668134

Paper Towel vs Hand Dryers

The Best Fitness Tracker for Every Need

Like many of you, I work in front of a computer. They're powerful devices, but they also suck your will to live and trick you into never, ever getting up and going outside. Reasons like that are why fitness trackers were invented.

For more on the research, click here to go to the full article.

Why Anxiety Wakes You Up at Night, and How to Reclaim Your Rest

Waking up in the middle of the night with anxiety can ruin anyone's night. You're panicked, frustrated, worried, and you may not sleep well even if you get back to sleep. You don't have to sit awake all night, though. The link below leads to an article on how anxiety messes with our sleep, and how you can fight back. 




http://lifehacker.com/why-anxiety-wakes-you-up-at-night-and-how-to-reclaim-y-1665854013

"Superfoods" Backed with Some Scientific Evidence

If you're doing some research on popular "superfoods" and you're wondering which ones may have some credibility, this interactive chart shows which ones have the most scientific evidence to back them up based on studies and research.

For more information, go to the links below.

http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/snake-oil-superfoods/

http://lifehacker.com/this-chart-shows-the-superfoods-backed-with-some-scie-1663444143

How to Cope When a Loved One Commits Suicide

How to Cope When a Loved One Commits Suicide

It's never an easy thing to lose a loved one. When someone takes their own life, however, it can present its own set of challenges. Here, we'll discuss how to cope with this particularly difficult type of loss.

Clearing Up Some Myths About Suicide
Suicide Loss Differs From Other Types of Death
Help Yourself Grieve with These Coping Strategies
Find More Help with These Resources

Link below discusses these topics and more.
http://lifehacker.com/how-to-cope-when-a-loved-one-commits-suicide-1663171935