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The Harvard Approved Way to a More Well-Rounded Brain

While there are many ways to keep your brain strong and healthy, Harvard psychology professor Sara Lazar focuses on a pretty relaxing way to keep the brain sharp– Meditation. Harvard conducted an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program study exploring the effects of a 30-minute, daily meditation routine. The 16 participants study was conducted at …

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Police officer pays for food and shelter for homeless woman and daughter

A hungry, homeless mother and her one-year-old daughter showed up in the lobby of a Maryland police department last week. She said she was the victim of domestic violence and in desperation, had nowhere else to go. Cpl. Che’ Atkinson stepped in to help. Atkinson’s superiors documented his kind actions and thousands on Facebook shared …

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Catch of the day: Alabama fishermen rescue two kittens

While fishing off a boat on the Black Warrior River, surprised fishermen saw two kittens swimming towards them. The kittens were apparently hauled off and put out in a remote area. Upon seeing the boat, first one kitten jumped in the water and swam towards the boat. The second followed suit. The fishermen were amazed, …

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‘Y’all’: secret origins of a distinctive southerism

Is there anything more wonderful to hear from a Southerners mouth than “y’all”? Many believe that it is a contraction of “you all”, but it looks like this is a common misconception. Michael B. Montgomery’s suggestion that “y’all” descends from the Scots-Irish “ye aw” might have more of a standing in academic circles than the …

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A Great Big World Celebrates ALL Love in New Single and Reveals Broadway Musical

  You may remember their hit single “Say Something,” blasting across your radio, or perhaps you heard the Glee stars belting it out on Glee. Hey, even Christina Aguilera wanted to get in on the fun when she heard the song. But, A Great Big World has proved with their new song “Hold Each Other” …

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