Your daily dose of inspiration, tips, and trends for a vibrant life.
1 min(s) read
My office hasn't had Jaffa Cakes in a while, and although I'm sad about this, I... kind of don't blame them. No matter how many boxes they bring in, by the end of the day there's nothing left but a couple of measly crumbs and the wistful promise a faint,…
1 min(s) read
Ethan Lindenberger spent his childhood believing that his classmates didn't get vaccinated. He soon found out that, not only had most of them had their recommended vaccinations already, but that his older siblings had too. The Ohio teen was never vaccinated because of his mother's beliefs about the impact of…
3 min(s) read
As any glasses-wearer will know, specs can be absolute lifesavers at times - but also a little inconvenient at others. They help us get by on a day-to-day basis, sure, and we'd certainly struggle a lot without them - but I bet most of us wish we didn't have to…
2 min(s) read
Ollie Jowett was given five years to live after being diagnosed with brain cancer in 2017. But the 22-year-old is determined to make his time on earth count, completely transforming his body in the space of just 12 weeks. The young man, from Cornwall, England, has an incredible physique after embarking…
1 min(s) read
They say the romantic spark often fades after a couple gets married - but for Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus, it's clear that it's only just beginning. The A-lister pair stunned fans by getting hitched in a secret ceremony in December - and it's fair to say they are very much…
2 min(s) read
It's one thing to be accepting of someone when they reveal to you that they are transgender, but it's another to know exactly how to support them. Heather Lundberg Green, from Louisville, Kentucky, was faced with this problem when her son, Adrian, told her that he was trans, hoping to…
2 min(s) read
For many men dating women, the prospect of an accidental pregnancy is terrifying. Having a child is a life-changing experience, which requires a formidable amount of time, money and energy. It also permanently binds you to your romantic partner, regardless of how serious you consider your relationship. Sure, you can…
2 min(s) read
For the longest time, IHOP was just the greatest place to get some delicious pancakes. You could walk right in, enjoy some delicious breakfast food, and walk out again with a heart full of hope and a belly full of pancake. It was... really good. But over the past year…
1 min(s) read
As a senator and prominent politician, Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse might be used to public dissent from time to time, but he has never been criticised quite like this. Taking to Twitter to express his disapproval and confusion, the Republican senator shared with his followers the messages of one particular…
2 min(s) read
Ladies and gentlemen, by now we're well used to the madness KFC subject us to on a regular basis. Head to a branch of Colonel Sanders flagship fried chicken and you'll have yourself a delicious meal truly fit of the moniker "Finger-Lickin' Good". But spend any sort of time on…
2 min(s) read
A woman whose doctors told her she may only have weeks left to live has shared her final wish with the world: a plea for more people to consider organ donation. George Compton, a 28-year-old from Surrey, England, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a baby, and has been battling…
2 min(s) read
"Beer before wine and you'll feel fine." These seven words are practically our mantra on a Saturday night out - but unfortunately for all of us who enjoy a tipple, it seems that it might not actually be true. A recent study looked into whether the order of your drinks…
