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Music is a reactive sensation that makes your nerves react and give you the desire you be move and be active. It causes excitement and many other moods depending on if it is fast, mellow, or slow. Research was done on collage students on their perspectives about two genres being pop and classic. The participants involved 50 females and 50 males and the study came out to be 95% of the students preferred pop over classic. Pop being high sensation seeking and classic being low sensation seeking. Music can determines how you feel from personal experience. if all you listen to is violence related music that is what you are gonna be thinking about vise versa if you listen to music about rainbows and sunshine.

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Being sleep-deprived affects our moods and emotional perception throughout the day. It affects our reaction time and perception of space. The lack of sleep leads to more negative emotions and feelings. There were 5 studies done to back up the fact people react more negatively and sympathize more cause they are in a tired state of mind. They sympathize more because they can't regulate their own emotions. The lack of sleep is why people have poor mental health the study shows. Sleep deprivation causes our overall brain health and emotional health down the wrong path because with we are not the best versions of ourselves.

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What does sleep deprivation do to the way in which we perceive various emotional stimuli? A researcher from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has written a thesis aiming to answer this question.

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Sleep deprivation makes us more likely to have negative emotional perceptions.

Ever felt grumpy after a sleepless night? When we do not manage to satisfy our need for rest, our brains tend to rebel in various ways.

Sleep deprivation, studies have shown, can be just as bad as being drunk, as it alters your perception of space and your reaction time.

More recent research has even suggested that people who sleep poorly are more likely to shun social contact and be intuitively avoided by others.

Since lack of sleep affects the way we see things and interact with others, it comes as no surprise that it can also impact our emotional perceptions, making them likely to be more negative than usual.

In her doctoral thesis, Sandra Tamm, based at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience of the Karolinska Institutet, in Stockholm, Sweden, set out to explore precisely the ways in which sleep loss can alter our emotional perceptions and engagements. Tamm defended her thesis earlier this month.

In her work, Tamm conducted no fewer than five studies, each of which set out to assess a different aspect of the relationship between sleep deprivation and emotional perception:

The first study investigated the impact of poor sleep on emotional contagion (a person's ability to mimic and respond to someone else's emotions).

The second looked at sleep deprivation's effect on a person's ability to empathize with someone else's pain.

The third examined the relationship between sleep restriction and emotional regulation (a person's ability to control their own emotional reactions).

The fourth looked at sleep restriction and brain network connectivity.

The fifth assessed the impact of seasonal allergy (which is a risk factor for sleep loss) on brain inflammation, aiming to identify a mechanism that could lead to sleep deprivation.

All in all, the researcher looked at data concerning 117 participants and used PET and MRI scans to assess brain activity and brain mechanisms in the context of sleep loss, allergy, and emotional regulation.
The five studies revealed that, indeed, people who experienced sleep loss were more likely to negatively interpret emotional stimuli, a situation called "negativity bias."
Moreover, they were also more likely to have bad moods and find it more difficult to regulate their own emotional responses.

This is characterized by poor transmission between the information received and processed by the brain and the ensuing emotional behaviors. In her thesis, Tamm summarizes this finding playfully, in haiku form:

After shorter sleep

cognitive top-down control

does not work so well.

At the same time, however, the researcher found that sleep deprivation did not significantly impair a person's ability to experience pain empathy, that is, to respond appropriately to someone else's pain.

As for the participants with a seasonal allergy - to birch pollen - the researcher reports that they experienced poorer sleep, both during the pollen season and throughout the year, though they managed to get more deep sleep during the pollen season than outside of it.

Tamm also notes that the studies did not reveal any of the brain mechanisms tying sleep loss to negative bias and other changes in emotional behavior.

"Regrettably, we were unable to trace the underlying change mechanisms behind sleep deprivation-induced negativity bias by showing differences in the brain's emotional system, as measured by functional MRI," says Tamm.

"For people with a pollen allergy, we found signs of inflammation in their blood readings, but not in the brain," she adds.

Nevertheless, the researcher argues that her findings contribute to our understanding of sleep deprivation as a top risk factor for poor mental health.
"Ultimately, the results [of this research] can help us understand how chronic sleep problems, sleepiness, and tiredness contribute to psychiatric conditions, such as by increasing the risk of depression," says Tamm.

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What does sleep deprivation do to the way in which we perceive various emotional stimuli? A researcher from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has written a thesis aiming to answer this question. Ever felt grumpy after a sleepless night? When we do not manage to satisfy our need for rest, our brains tend to rebel in various ways.

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This article is about the mental warfare wrestlers go thru and how it is important to have a coach to build that mental toughness. It gave examples of ways coaches can help wrestlers build a strong mentality to become more productive and be able to grow from each practice. The article focuses on a cognitive approach because wrestling pertains to mental regulation and the need for emotional stability when training and in a match. Improvements are more easily achieved through mental coaching and having their support can jumpstart determination for a more effective wrestling approach.

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I enjoyed approaches because I got to see the multiple reasons behind one's decision. it showed approaches that can be taken because of physical and mental reasons. it is all just an assumption according to the article. When we see a boy and a girl walking together we automatically assume they are a thing or are dating. There are many perspectives but to sum it up, it could be anything from your environment to your ancestors and DNA but it still all affects you.

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"Hell and Heaven are states of awareness in the NOW".  We are taught at a young age to define our purpose and who we are as people when we are here. Hell and Heaven are states of mind one is in; it all depends on how one chooses to live the life they are given. I've personally lived in both hell and heaven. Hell is not where there's a guy under the ground with a pitchfork. It is what you perceive your reality to be; there are always two sides to a coin its up to you to decide how wanna live and if you are content with where you are in life. Heaven is the opposite of hell and is perceiving life in a more positive approach, doing things that are hard and benefit you. What's hard is what's good for you; life isn't supposed to be easy. Going out in nature and meditating are a few things one can do to improve their well-being. You have two options on how you wanna live the ball is in your court.

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'Heaven' and 'hell' are states of awareness in the NOW, not 'places' we find ourselves in after we die. It is a matter of conscious choice of thoughts, emotions and beliefs, NOW.

Many of us allow 'outer forces' and 'authorities' to mould our perception of ourselves - and to define who we are and why we are here - on all levels of existence, including after physical death.

Take, for instance, the doctrinal notions of 'heaven' and 'hell,' which have been used to regulate people's behaviour since the dawn of organized religion. Both these ideas can be used to keep us from exploring our desires and from actually living in the now.

Escaping this reality by living on a promise of a perfect afterlife in heaven or cowering in fear of eternal punishment in hell, are both confining perspectives that can deprive us of full awareness and focus in our experience of our present. Unfortunately, they are also very common ways people use to navigate through physical life.

'Heaven' and 'hell' are not static 'locations' in some afterlife realm where you end up on account of your doings here on Earth. They are states of heart and mind - or more accurately, viewpoints we consciously or unconsciously choose to 'operate' from in our everyday lives.

The way I see it, heaven is created on Earth when you are in alignment with your source: fulfilling your desires and dreams, living your full potential and creating consciously by knowing what you want and who you are.

Heaven is when you understand that you are a deliberate, conscious creator of your own reality: manifesting for the joy of it, living from a love-based perspective, imagining your life the way YOU want it to be and acting consciously by giving yourself time to think in every situation. In short, experiencing heaven is about consciously creating what YOU desire to explore in your reality.

Hell is the opposite. It is when you are out of alignment with your source: ignoring your dreams and passions, not living your full potential and not knowing what you want or who you are. 'Hell' on Earth is perpetuated by a negative state of mind nurturing limiting beliefs that 'tell' you that you are insignificant and that the reality 'out there' is dictating the way your life unfolds.

It promotes an existence in which you create your reality from a fear-based perspective - avoiding pain, aimlessly reacting to outer stimuli and often being a victim - instead of creating a life where you are in control and actively seeking joy and abundance. In short, experiencing hell is characterized by the unconscious creation of what you do not want in your reality.

And while we are talking about hell and heaven, let's talk about sin. What is sin? If you are the embodiment of your desires and you are here to explore who YOU are in time and space, then wouldn't it be fair to call 'hurting' yourself by not following your desires and pursuing your dreams, a sin? Not fulfilling your purpose in life is a violation of the God-given intention of your life. It is to go against the meaning of your existence.

How can I be so sure of all this? Because my childhood was the type of hell I am talking about. And for many years I could not figure out why 'God' would put me in such a place. Until I understood that 'God' actually was me interacting with an unconditionally accepting Universe, giving me the opportunity to use my free will and to explore my creative might.

By offering me polarities to play with and by allowing me to feel how it is to transform thoughts into matter, God showed me how to bend the fabric of the Universe. This gave me the understanding that I chose to be born into 'hell', just so I could experience the immense joy of creating 'my own heaven'. Isn't that beautiful?

This is an excerpt from Gordana Biernat's book #KnowTheTruth Why Knowing Who You Are Change Everything"

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'Heaven' and 'hell' are states of awareness in the NOW, not 'places' we find ourselves in after we die. It is a matter of conscious choice of thoughts, emotions and beliefs, NOW. Many of us allow 'outer forces' and 'authorities' to mould our perception of ourselves - and to define who we are and why we are here - on all levels of existence, including after physical death.

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Poem's are used to express the minds imagery and they are perceived to draw a figurative picture for the one who is reading or listing to them. I personally write poem's in my journal and I don't think much of it, it comes to me naturally. When I start flowing, thoughts come up and are self reflective thoughts I use them in a way where turn them into imagery. All of of those thoughts come from either what I've gone thru in the past or my current position in life I would be in. Poem's pull emotional response's out of our brain like music dose, This happens because we can either relate, we can vibe to it or we see the picture that one has painted.

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There are so many different kinds of poetry: some rhyme, some are short; some take time, some help court.

If you just look for it, there is a lot of really good poetry out there, and there is a large variety of it. With a little something for everyone, it's pretty easy to find some poetry that will be a good fit for you.

But what's the point? You can sit and read just about any kind of book or story you want. What's the difference with poetry?
What is it?
A bunch of words put together to make rhythm? Maybe. But it's not always structured the same way with the same language structure,

Put simply, "poetry is a type of literature, or artistic writing, that attempts to stir a reader's imagination or emotions. The poet does this by carefully choosing and arranging language for its meaning, sound, and rhythm" ( Britannica).

Poetry can be in stories, love notes, speeches, songs, greeting cards; it's virtually everywhere. It helps us understand our emotions in a unique way that we may not be able to easily do otherwise. It helps us feel words in a very deep part of ourselves.
Why is it good for your brain?
Studies have been done on poetry to determine how it affects the brain and whether it's different than listening to music or watching films. One study found that heart rate increased when individuals listened to poetry compared to other mediums, and they slowly built up goosebumps as they listened.

Other studies have shown that the right-brain benefits from reading poetry and allows the listener or reader to be more open to new perspectives, and it's even been shown that our brains are actually hardwired for poetry and can recognize poetic harmony without any training or experience.

1. Poetry triggers an emotional response like music. When a person reads or listens to poetry, MRIs have shown that the certain regions in the brain's right hemisphere that are linked to reward and emotion light up from being activated.

2. Poetry makes us smarter overall. Poetry isn't just about reading words, but it's also about understanding the sounds, meanings, and emotions of them. When the brain has to put all these things together at once, the brain's function peaks and strengthens overall cognitive health.

3. Poetry boosts memory and encourages self-reflection. Studies have done MRIs that show that poetry causes the part of the brain that activates during daydreaming to light up while reading or listening to poetry. Poetry often sticks with the reader, causing them to re-read and even memorize the words. Poetic words tend to be easier to memorize than non-poetic ones, and it can help improve a person's memory and make it more receptive to remembering other information as well!

How can you get more poetry in your life?
There's poetry everywhere, and some people read or listen to it every day, while others haven't uttered a single word of it since their high school Emily Dickinson class.

Aside from listening to music or reading greeting cards, there are plenty of ways to add a little poetry into your everyday life.

Book of poems (try reading it aloud for extra brain engagement)

Buy a poem-a-day calendar and look at it every single day

Sign up for a poem-a-day email, such as Poetry Foundation's

Try writing your own! Remember, all poetry is different, and yours can be whatever you want it to be! No pressure to do anything but feel and write the words.

Whichever way that you choose to get poetry, let it take over your brain and be the most beneficial it can be for you each and every time you read it or listen to it!

Enjoy!
FIREFLY By Author, David Ben Foster
Enough light

flickering tiny flashes in a darkening world

minding its own existence

but acting as though it struggles to remain aloft

in a vast space of predators

with social instincts aglow in a habitat

vulnerable to various deaths:

caught in beaks or mouths, or

safely placed in a jar to shine unsteadily to dust.

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There are so many different kinds of poetry: some rhyme, some are short; some take time, some help court. If you just look for it, there is a lot of really good poetry out there, and there is a large variety of it.

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The article goes over baking cookies and making them with each step and procedure. Thinking about the process and pursuing it will be apart your mental algorithm. To bake the cookies there are a total of 6 steps and you have to follow them according to each step to get the final product right. I personally like to bake and I love cookies especially when there fresh and warm out the oven.

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This is the best chocolate chip cookies recipe ever! No funny ingredients, no chilling time, etc. Just a simple, straightforward, amazingly delicious, doughy yet still fully cooked, chocolate chip cookie that turns out perfectly every single time!

Everyone needs a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe in their repertoire, and this is mine. It is seriously the Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever! I have been making these for many, many years and everyone who tries them agrees they're out-of-this-world delicious!

Plus, there's no funny ingredients, no chilling, etc. Just a simple, straightforward, amazingly delicious, doughy yet still fully cooked, chocolate chip cookie that turns out perfectly every single time!

These are everything a chocolate chip cookie should be. Crispy and chewy. Doughy yet fully baked. Perfectly buttery and sweet.

How to make Chocolate Chip Cookies

Let's walk through how to make chocolate chip cookies step-by-step, and don't forget to watch the video.

Make the chocolate chip cookie dough

The first step in making these easy chocolate chip cookies to to combine the dry ingredients in a medium size bowl.

When doing this, make sure to Measure the flour correctly. Be sure to use a measuring cup made for dry ingredients (NOT a pyrex liquid measuring cup). Then, measure flour by scooping it into a measuring cup and leveling it with a knife.

Next, cream together butter and sugars, make sure to soften the butter early by taking it out of the fridge at least two hours before baking so it's ready to go when you need it. You can also warm it in the microwave for about 7 seconds, but be very careful not to melt it.

Once butter/sugar mixture is beaten well, add the eggs & vanilla and beat to combine.

Add dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Then add the chocolate chips and beat until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Use LOTS of chocolate chips. You want at least two gooey chocolate chips in every bite.

The chocolate chip cookie dough should be easy to roll and not sticky. It should not be dry or crumbly. See photo below for the optimal texture.

Portion & roll dough

Once the cookie dough is finished, it's time to portion and roll the dough. I know many people eyeball it when making cookies, however I highly recommend using a cookie scoop.

Using a cooking scoop ensures that all the cookies are uniform in size so that they bake evenly. I love this stainless steel cookie scoop and use it every time I make cookies.

At this point you can either bake your dough or freeze it.

To freeze cookie dough:

Since this chocolate chip cookie recipe makes so many cookies, I always make a full batch and freeze some. That way I have dough on hand for unexpected guests or whenever the cookie craving strikes.

I prefer to flash-freeze the cookie dough before putting it in an airtight container. To do this, roll the cookie dough into balls and space them out on a parchment lined baking sheet. Then put the baking sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes, or until the dough slightly freezes.

Once the dough is slightly frozen, transfer the cookie dough balls to an airtight container or plastic bag and freeze for up to 2 months.

How to bake frozen dough

There are two ways to bake frozen dough:

1. Thaw it first: I love having dough ready to go in the freezer for impromptu guests. When you want to bake them, remove the dough balls from the freezer, set them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with a light cloth towel or napkin to let them thaw. Then, once they reach room temperature (after about 1-2 hours depending on the temperature of your kitchen) bake as directed in the recipe (at 375 degrees F). SO easy!

2. Bake from frozen: Place the dough on a parchment lined baking sheet. Then, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (ONLY if you are baking the frozen dough) and put the cookies in the oven in the beginning of the preheating time. (So put the cookies in the oven as you preheat it). Set the timer for 15 minutes and remove the cookies after 15 minutes. The top will look a little more brown than usual, but they will still taste amazing.

Bake until they just barely look done

If you are baking the cookies immediately simply roll them into balls, place them evenly apart on a baking sheet (about 1.5 to 2 inches apart) and bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

The most important piece of advice I can give you is - DO NOT over-bake these chocolate chip cookies! They will not look done when you pull them out of the oven, and that is GOOD.

At the end of the baking time, these chocolate chip cookies won't look done but they are. They will look a little doughy when you remove them from the oven, and thats good. They may be lightly browned in a few places, which is exactly how you want them.

They will set up as they sit on the cookie sheet for a few minutes. I never bake them for more than 9 minutes

Cool

Cool the chocolate chip cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely (or just eat them warm while the chocolate chips are melty)!

Store

Store these chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

FAQs about Chocolate Chip Cookies

How do you make gooey chocolate chip cookies?

The trick to making this best chocolate chip cookie recipe gooey is to not over-bake them.

Why do cookies spread & flatten?

There are a few main reasons for this that I have found in my experience:
1) Expired leavening agents. If your baking soda or baking powder are past their prime, your chocolate chip cookies will likely flatten and spread. Even if the date on the container checks out, it still might not be good. That would be the first place I would start.
How to test if your baking soda is active: Combine 1/2 cup of hot water, 1/4 teaspoon vinegar and 1/4 tsp of baking soda. When you add the baking soda a reaction should take place immediately. If not, then you need new baking soda.
How to test if your baking powder is active: Add 1/2 tsp of baking powder to 1/2 cup of hot water. It should bubble immediately. A reaction should take place immediately. If not, then you need new baking powder.
2) Over-mixing. If you over-mix the ingredients in this best chocolate chip cookie recipe you may end up with flat cookies.
3) Ingredients are too warm. Sometimes over-mixing can also lead to your ingredients becoming too warm. If you notice this happening, you can chill the dough before baking to return the batter to room temperature.
4) Incorrect oven temperature. I recommend baking with an electric convection oven. If your cookies and other baked goods are not turning out properly, invest in a cheap oven thermometer to check the temperature. If your oven is baking too hot or too cold, then the cookies will not turn out well.

Why didn't my cookies flatten?

If your cookies didn't flatten, here are a few things that could've been the problem. I have never had this happen to me in 10 years, so here are my educated guesses...
1) The ingredients/cookie dough was too cold. Cold dough doesn't spread as well as room temperature dough.
2) You accidentally used too much flour. Be sure to use a measuring cup made for dry ingredients (not a pyrex liquid measuring cup), and measure the flour correctly by scooping and leveling.
3) The oven temperature is incorrect. I recommend using an oven thermometer to check the temperature of your oven (it's only $7), because it can often be different than the reading it gives on the display or what the dial is set at.
4) The butter/sugar mixture wasn't fully creamed. Try creaming the butter and sugar together for longer.

Can you bake chocolate chip cookie dough from frozen?

I have tested baking this recipe from frozen more times than I can even count. I have gotten the best results when I place the dough on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Then, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (ONLY if you are baking the frozen dough) and put the cookies in the oven in the beginning of the preheating time. Set the timer for 15 minutes and remove the cookies after 15 minutes. The top will look a little more brown than usual, but they will still taste amazing.

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions

The only ingredient I feel confident that can be changed up is the mix-ins. Chocolate chips, sprinkles, peanut butter chips, etc. DO NOT change anything else in this recipe. If you do I cannot guarantee they will turn out. However, here are some tested substitutions.

Butter. I use salted butter, but unsalted butter would also be great. I just recommend tasting the dough to ensure that it's salted to your liking.

White Sugar. You can use granulated white sugar or organic cane sugar.

Brown sugar. I use light brown sugar in this recipe for the best results.

Flour. I recommend using an unbleached, all-purpose flour to make these chocolate chip cookies. Many readers have used gluten-free all-purpose flour with excellent results. Or, try these gluten-free chocolate chip cookies.

Sea Salt. I exclusively bake and cook with pure, fine sea salt. Sea salt is different than table salt (that is iodized), so if you use salt other than sea salt I recommend testing the recipe first with 1/2 tsp and then adjusting to your taste.

Chocolate Chips. As you can see from the photos, sometimes I use chocolate chunks, chopped chocolate, or chocolate chips. It doesn't matter what you use, as long as you use 2 cups.

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These cookies hold a special place in my heart. My friend brought me a meal after my first miscarriage (more on that below) and brought these cookies for dessert. They were so perfect I was convinced they were slice and bake, so I slyly said to her, "the cookies you brought are SO delicious, how did you make them?" Lo and behold they were from scratch and she shared the recipe with me!

Her sweet gesture (literally) took a very dark season in my life and made it a little brighter. You see, after our daughter Bethany turned one-year-old we were ready to have another baby! We found out I was pregnant with twins, but things didn't look great. There were no heartbeats, and although it was early (7 weeks) we were fairly certain that it wasn't a viable pregnancy. We waited two weeks just to be sure, and then I was scheduled to have a D&C and say goodbye to our babies.

This began one of the most difficult, trying times in my life. I was in a cloud of postpartum depression with no sweet baby to snuggle the blues away. My friends and family came alongside of me and I began to heal. I experienced another miscarriage and then got pregnant with my son, Gabe.

Losing three babies in such a short time changed me forever. I haven't taken one single day of my kids' lives for granted. They were chosen to be mine. I have some babies I never got to hold, so I cherish holding the ones I do. These cookies remind me of the sweetness and importance of friendship. I wouldn't have made it through without a handful of close friends who I cherish. So make these cookies and share them with people you love.

Life is too uncertain to take a minute for granted. Spread love, make cookies. That's my motto!
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The article talks about how the benefits of eating healthy foods and healthier choices for your diet are beneficial long term. Eating healthy makes ones body more efficient and fluid and helps one live longer. Growing up they tell us to eat healthy and using crystalized intelligence can be used once the concept of eating healthy is applied over time. I personally eat healthy for the most part and it has benefits and it shows from your physic to your mental well being.

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Following a healthy diet has many benefits, including building strong bones, protecting the heart, preventing disease, and boosting mood.

A healthy diet typically includes nutrient-dense foods from all of the major food groups, including lean proteins, whole grains, healthy fats, and fruits and vegetables of many colors. Healthy eating habits also include replacing foods that contain trans fats, added salt, and sugar with more nutritious options.

Following a healthy diet has many benefits, including building strong bones, protecting the heart, preventing disease, and boosting the mood.

This article discusses the top 10 benefits of a healthful diet and the evidence behind them.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for adults in the United States.

The American Heart Association (AHA) states that almost half of U.S. adults live with some form of cardiovascular disease.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a growing concern in the U.S. The condition can lead to a heart attack, heart failure, and a stroke.

It may be possible to prevent up to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke diagnoses with lifestyle changes, such as increasing physical activity and healthful eating.

The foods people eat can reduce their blood pressure and help keep their hearts healthy.

The DASH diet, or the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet, includes plenty of heart healthy foods. The program recommends:

eating plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains

choosing fat-free or low fat dairy products, fish, poultry, beans, nuts, and vegetable oils

limiting saturated and trans fat intake, such as fatty meats and full-fat dairy products

limiting drinks and foods that contain added sugars

restricting sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams per day - ideally 1,500 mg daily - and increasing consumption of potassium, magnesium, and calcium

High-fiber foods are also crucial for keeping the heart healthy.

The states that dietary fiber helps improve blood cholesterol and lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.

The medical community has long recognized the link between trans fats and heart-related illnesses, such as coronary heart disease.

Limiting certain types of fats can also improve heart health. For instance, eliminating trans fats reduces the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. This type of cholesterol causes plaque to collect within the arteries, increasing the risk of a heart attack and stroke.

Reducing blood pressure can also promote heart health. Most adults may achieve this by limiting their salt intake to no more than 1,500 mg per day.

Food manufacturers add salt to many processed and fast foods, and a person who wishes to lower their blood pressure should avoid these products.

A person may eat foods that contain antioxidants to help reduce their risk of developing cancer by protecting their cells from damage.

The presence of free radicals in the body increases the risk of cancer, but antioxidants help remove them to lower the likelihood of this disease.

Many phytochemicals found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes act as antioxidants, including beta carotene, lycopene, and vitamins A, C, and E.

According to the National Cancer Institute, there are laboratory and animal studies that link certain antioxidants to a reduced incidence of free radical damage due to cancer. However, human trials are inconclusive and doctors advise against using these dietary supplements without consulting them first.

Foods high in antioxidants include:

Having obesity may increase a person's risk of developing cancer and result in poorer outcomes. Maintaining a moderate weight may reduce these risks.

In a , researchers found that a diet rich in fruits reduced the risk of upper gastrointestinal tract cancers.

They also found that a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and fiber lowered the risk of colorectal cancer, while a diet rich in fiber reduces the risk of liver cancer.

Read more about cancer-fighting foods here.

Some evidence suggests a close relationship between diet and mood.

In 2016, researchers found that diets with a high glycemic load may trigger increased symptoms of depression and fatigue in people who have obesity but are otherwise healthy.

A diet with a high glycemic load includes many refined carbohydrates, such as those found in soft drinks, cakes, white bread, and biscuits. Vegetables, whole fruit, and whole grains have a lower glycemic load.

Recent research also found that diet blood glucose levels, immune activation, and the gut microbiome, which may affect a person's mood. The researchers also found that there may be a link between more healthful diets, such as the Mediterranean diet, and better mental health. Whereas, the opposite is true for diets with high amounts of red meat, processed, and high fat foods.

It is important to note that the researchers highlighted a necessity for further research into the mechanisms that link food and mental health.

If a person suspects they have symptoms of depression, talking with a doctor or mental health professional may help.

A healthful diet may help maintain cognition and brain health. However, further conclusive research is necessary.

A 2015 study identified nutrients and foods that protect against cognitive decline and dementia. The researchers found the following to be beneficial:

Among other diets, the Mediterranean diet incorporates many of these nutrients.

Read more about foods to boost brain function here.

Maintaining a moderate weight can help reduce the risk of chronic health issues. A person who has more weight or obesity may be at risk of developing certain conditions, including:

coronary heart disease

type 2 diabetes

osteoarthritis

stroke

hypertension

certain mental health conditions

some cancers

Many healthful foods, including vegetables, fruits, and beans, are lower in calories than most processed foods.

A person can determine their calorie requirements using guidance from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025.

Maintaining a healthy diet can help a person stay within their daily limit without monitoring their calorie intake.

In 2018, researchers found that following a diet rich in fiber and lean proteins resulted in weight loss without the need for monitoring calorie intake.

A healthy diet a person with diabetes:

manage their blood glucose levels

keep their blood pressure and cholesterol within target ranges

prevent or delay complications of diabetes

maintain a moderate weight

It is vital for people with diabetes to limit their intake of foods with added sugar and salt. They should also consider avoiding fried foods high in saturated and trans fats.

Read about the best foods for diabetes here.

A diet with adequate calcium and magnesium is important for strong bones and teeth. Keeping the bones healthy can minimize the risk of bone issues later in life, such as osteoporosis.

The following foods are rich in calcium:

Food manufacturers often fortify cereals, tofu, and plant-based milk with calcium.

Magnesium is abundant in many foods, and some of the best sources include:

A variety of factors, including sleep apnea, can disrupt sleep patterns.

Sleep apnea occurs when a condition repeatedly blocks the airways during sleep. Risk factors include obesity and drinking alcohol.

Reducing alcohol and caffeine intake may help a person gain restful sleep, whether they have sleep apnea or not.

Children learn most health-related behaviors from the adults around them, and parents who model healthy eating and exercise habits tend to pass these on.

Eating at home may also help. In 2018, researchers found that children who regularly ate meals with their families consumed more vegetables and fewer sugary foods than their peers, who ate at home less frequently.

There are plenty of small ways to improve a person's diet, including:

swapping soft drinks for water or herbal tea

ensuring each meal consists of some fresh produce

choosing whole grains instead of refined carbohydrates

consuming whole fruits instead of juices

limiting red and processed meats, which are high in salt and may increase the risk of colon cancer

eating more lean protein, which people can find in eggs, tofu, fish, and nuts

A person may also benefit from taking a cooking class and learning how to incorporate more vegetables into their meals.

Healthy eating has many benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. A person may also boost their mood and gain more energy by maintaining a balanced diet.

A doctor or dietitian can provide further tips for eating a more healthy diet.

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The article goes over the good and bad side of shaving but its ultimately up to you and how you keep your facial hair. Benefits including the fresh and professional clean look but also an exfoliation of bad bacteria and dead skin cells. The down side shaving would be ingrown hairs and patchy irritated skin. When clean shaving me like many other men get a sensation of feeling fresh and new from it. At first it looks weird if your someone who keeps a beard but you feel and look happier and younger.

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As with most things in life, there's the good, the bad and then the downright ugly. Try telling that to those stubborn patchy hairs on your face though. There's no manual for hair growth (not for lack of trying, genome project!) but there surely is a manual for beard styling. So, without further ado, let's scratch that itch and answer once and for all questions like: why do men have facial hair? Is shaving your face bad? How often should I shave? And the most pressing... will my partner still love me?

First off - gents - beards will always grow back. So, no one will love you less if you choose to grow one out or hack it all off. Plus, as the saying goes, if they don't like your beard now, it'll surely grow on them with time!

Why Do Men Have Facial Hair?

Jokes aside, why do men even have facial hair? That's a good question and one that evolutionary biologists have had no good crack at so far - the latest curious development being a paper supposedly claiming men grow facial hair so they're protected from punches! It seems like facial stubble has no real physiological purpose. Unlike eyelashes or pubic hair, which are useful when trying to keep dirt or pathogens away - beards, well, if anything they're a trap for breadcrumbs.

To cut it short, the big-bearded Darwin-esque evolutionary scientists think their facial hair has little to do with them and a lot more to do with the psychology of the opposite sex. We'll throw the clippers to you then, non-bearded chaps! So, tell us, why on earth do we have facial hair and is it good for us or not? We could go all Freudian and talk about virility, masculinity, oedipal anxiety and all that psychobabble but, we've decided to settle for this: some people grow facial hairs and like it, others don't. So, either keep digging for answers and turn to stone like The Thinker or follow our ultimate guide to the pros and cons of shaving.

The Good: Benefits of Shaving

Let's start with the good stuff. A lot of us shave our faces and wouldn't have it any other way. For some, it's a pleasant daily morning ritual - a form of meditation/self-care. For others, it's just another existential chore. Either way, when you look at your perfect baby-smooth shave in the mirror and get that dopamine rush to your brain, that's all that matters. So, is shaving your face good? Let's talk about the benefits of shaving:

Fresh Shaven Means Fresh Looking

You're only young once, they say. Well, if you get rid of your beard you can instantly look younger on demand! Some even claim you can shave up to 10 years off when you give the lion's mane a chop. Sure, you might start getting ID'd at the pub now, but when you look 30 in your 40s, we're sure you have bigger problems than fooling everyone with your fresh looks.

Barba Crescit Caput Nescit

To me and you, this ancient Roman saying translates to "the beard grows longer, but the head doesn't necessarily grow wiser"! Beard aficionados, you might not like this, but if you're heading to a corporate job interview or working with a new client, you might want to give the old Bandholz beard a mow. The full look is undoubtedly rich in character and might make you look wiser, but the downside is that you could be giving away more about yourself than you'd like. Truth is, the neat, evergreen clean-shaven look has never gotten anyone in trouble and always looks professional. So, if in doubt, we say off with that facial hair!

Growing a Beard? Who's Got Time for That?

A full, thick, luscious beard can take up to 4 months to grow and we all know what the first couple of weeks will feel like: stubbly, patchy not to mention, itchy. Why put yourself through this endurance test when you can just reach for that sharp razor and a soft smooth shaving cream like Gillette's SkinGuard Sensitive shaving gel and just be done with it? Yes, shaving every day is a chore (for some) but did anyone tell you about the upkeep a good full beard will demand? You've probably got a full-time job already, and let us remind you, it's not looking after that wild facial hair.

Clean Up Your Act and Your Skin Will Follow

Listen, it's not all about looks. A close shave with a razor and shave prep also helps clear dead skin cells and wash away bacteria, dirt and debris. Think about it this way, every time you shave, you're also giving your face an exfoliating massage. Also, you'll be able to get that all-important Gillette Sensitive Skin SPF15 moisturiser on your skin without having to wrestle with your facial hair every time.

The Bad: Disadvantages of Shaving

The history of humankind has been plagued with the struggle to overcome nature and unruly beards certainly don't fall short of their own entropic weight. But before we dismiss facial hair as nature's freak accident, why don't we take a good hard look at our relationship with the natural world? Humanity's obsession with forcing nature hasn't proved exactly successful, has it. So, let's take a step back from the trimming tools and ask ourselves, is shaving the face bad?

Growing vs Ingrowing

Let's talk hard facts. Depending on your skin type, shaving your face every day can cause ingrown hairs, razor bumps, and all sorts of skin irritations if done with the wrong tools. This can happen, especially if you have sensitive skin, but skincare shouldn't be a bumpy ride. With the right tools at hand, like Gillette's SkinGuard Sensitive Power Razor or our ProShield Power Razor , you can still get a smooth, close shave without having to worry about damaging your skin. So, whether you like to keep the stubble or never want to worry about stumbling on a rogue facial hair ever again - your beard's style is now dictated by you, not your skin.

Break the Routine, One Beard Style at The Time

Did you know that on average men spend 140 days of their life shaving? So, if this daily routine is starting to feel more rigmarole than pleasure, then why not get creative and experiment with some bearded styles? Growing a beard doesn't mean you'll stop shaving - it means you're opening your world up to more creative shaving techniques. First-time beard grower? Shave all but the soul patch. Keen to try something more creative? With beard styles named after Dali, Zappa and Chaplin, you're sure to be crossing into highly artistic beard shaving territories!

Grow Older, Wiser and Beardier

If you want to keep getting called baby-face, look away. If you're keen to look sophisticated and distinguished, then it's time to swap the razor for a soothing King C. Gillette beard balm. A well-groomed, impeccably kept and fashionably styled beard will add plenty of panache to proceedings. Think about it, facial hair will instantly remind people of the greatest thinkers: from Plato and Aristotle's long solemn beards and Steward Mill's swanky mutton chops to Zizek's full righteous mane.

Growing a Beard: Protection to Factor In

Forgot your SPF 30? Left your scarf at home? You see, men with beards are better protected from the weather, be it the sun's rays or winter's frozen sleet. But gents - hear us out, we're not talking about a 3-day stubble or a 10-day lazy man's beard! If you want protection against the sun's harmful UV rays, you'll need to grow a long, dense, full Van-Dyke style beard. For all the rest of us, it's safe to say sunscreen is still very much an essential.

To Shave or Not to Shave?

Now that we've heard from both sides, it's time to appeal to the best judge: yourself. What grows and doesn't grow on your face and how often you should shave ultimately comes down to your preference. Some reap the benefits of shaving every day: it makes them look fresher, neater and more professional. Others gain confidence by letting their facial hair transform their looks adding sophistication, charm and creativity to their grooming routine.

So, will you shave or grow a beard?

FAQs:

Does Shaving Help Beard Growth?

Many falsely believe shaving makes their facial hair grow thicker. The reality is that shaving has no effect on the way hair grows and doesn't affect the root of the hair. If you want smoother beards though, use beard balms and oils to help keep it tidy, soft and well-groomed.

Do Beards Thicken with Age?

If you're a teenager desperately trying to grow out of your patchy beard phase, fret not. The older you get, the thicker your beard will grow. But don't worry, everyone's hair growth is different and all beards are valid. Remember, on average, your beard will not have developed fully until your 30s!

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This article gives you the pros and cons of a road trip and why you should and should not take one. Benefits include the feeling of being free and not having to make timely unwanted decisions and also exploring the world. Disadvantages include coming back home and the time it takes, with gas and food costs that will be high. When going on a road trip and its very long, mental tension builds on if your there yet. An attitude starts to form and now ur irritated and stinking up the car with your negativity.

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The idea of hopping in a car and setting off into the horizon on a Kerouacian adventure is a timeless notion for the ultimate vacation: exploring the rugged scenery, visiting pristine landscapes, and sleeping in a new place every night. The reality of a road trip is that it actually requires a significant amount of planning, especially for long trips that span several days and cover hundreds-if not thousands-of miles.

Traveling by car has a lot of unique benefits, but you also have to consider the drawbacks before deciding if a road trip is the right vacation for you. Cost and time are two of the most important factors but are by no means the only ones. Weight out these considerations before you set off.

Reasons to Go on a Road Trip

You Are in Charge

You control your departure time, arrival time, itinerary, and stops along the way. You don't have to pay attention to train schedules or airline routes as you plan your trip. If you see something interesting on the side of the road, you can stop and take a look. This freedom and flexibility of traveling by car is perhaps the biggest perk of a road trip, and its value can't be overstated.

You Can Change Your Mind

If you don't like a particular place, you can just drive away. There's no waiting for the next flight or hassling over train schedules. Last-minute decisions are easy to make and they don't have to throw off your entire trip. In the same vein, it's just as easy to stay somewhere you're really enjoying. Maybe what was supposed to be a quick pitstop ends up being a place with a lot of potential that you want to explore more. No problem, just stay.

You Can See the Real World

Taking a road trip allows you to get off the beaten path and see actual communities and natural wonders, not just a train track or a view from 36,000 feet. Meandering through the countryside is a great way to relax and find out what it's really like to live in a particular area. Farmers' markets, local festivals, and state parks are yours to explore.

You Can Pack Anything That Fits Into Your Trunk

You can use the back seat, too. You don't have to pay extra to bring the items you need, either. If you plan to bring camping gear or sports equipment, packing it in a car is easier than transporting it by bus or train. Just make sure you have a safe way to lock up valuable items. A car that appears to be overflowing with goods can be an easy target for theft.

You Can Save Money

Even when you factor in wear and tear on your car, going on a road trip can be a frugal way to travel, especially if you're traveling with a group. Taking four people somewhere by car is usually less expensive than buying four round-trip airplane, bus, or train tickets. You can split the costs for gas and hotel rooms, or if you're camping it could be even cheaper. Since you have the freedom to stop and eat wherever you like, you can choose affordable restaurants or pick-up items in a local grocery store to eat in the car.

Reasons to Think Twice About a Road Trip

Driving Takes Time

Driving is one of the slowest ways to travel between two points, especially between large cities with good rail and airline service. If you are planning a city-to-city trip, you can save a lot of time by taking the train or flying to your destination.

You Have to Do All the Work

From route planning and prepping your car to navigation and spending hours behind the wheel, it's all up to you. Trip planning is always a big task, but road trip planning requires even more forethought and organization. Sometimes it is easier to let someone else do the planning-and the driving. It's exhausting to be behind the wheel for hours at a time, especially if you'll be on the road for days. Having multiple drivers in the car helps to alleviate that, so share the responsibilities if you can.

You Have to Park the Car

In some cities, finding parking can be very difficult. High city parking rates are not fun to deal with, either, and can quickly eat up any cost savings you've gained by taking the car. If you're planning to be in smaller towns or natural areas, you shouldn't have as much of a problem. But if any one of your pitstops is a big city, plan ahead and research the cheapest and safest parking options for your car.

Traveling by Car Can Be Expensive

For solo travelers, in particular, taking a road trip might not save you money, especially when you factor in gas, tolls, parking, meals, and lodging along the way. In fact, depending on the length of the trip and where you stay, it can end up being much more costly than having taken another form of transportation. Even if you make a strict budget, unexpected costs such as a hapless breakdown can really throw a wrench at you.

Wear and Tear on Your Car Costs Money

You don't have to only worry about breakdowns, but also general wear and tear on your car. Long trips can really do damage to a vehicle, especially if it's an older model. If your car isn't up to the journey, you might be better off renting a vehicle instead.

You Have to Get Back

Planning your big road trip sounds fantastic and fun, but don't forget you have to get back to where you started. Unless you're in a situation where you can leave your car at the destination, you'll have to drive back to the starting point as well. Make sure you're mentally prepared not only for the initial journey but also for repeating it almost immediately after. However, you can make this easier by taking a different route home to shake things up.

Making Your Road Trip Decision

It is always a good idea to break out your trusty calculator and add up your travel costs before deciding how to get to your destination. Traveling by car is not necessarily the cheapest or easiest way to go. You may decide that time is more important than money. In this case, flying might be your best option. Taking the train might be a better choice for city-to-city travel, especially if you will not need a car at your destination.

In the end, the most important consideration is the type of trip that you're looking for. Faster transports are for those who want the destination city to be the vacation. But if you care more about the journey, then driving is the best way to truly experience not just point A and point B, but the infinite number of places between them. Even if it takes more time or ends up costing more, perhaps it's worth it.

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The quick and easy answer to why people are religious is that god - in whichever form you believe he/she/they take(s) - is real and people believe because they communicate with it and perceive evidence of its involvement in the world.

Only 16 per cent of people worldwide are not religious, but this still equates to approximately 1.2 billion individuals who find it difficult to reconcile the ideas of religion with what they know about the world.

Why people believe is a question that has plagued great thinkers for many centuries. Karl Marx, for example, called religion the "opium of the people". Sigmund Freud felt that god was an illusion and worshippers were reverting to the childhood needs of security and forgiveness.

A more recent psychological explanation is the idea that our evolution has created a "god-shaped hole" or has given us a metaphorical "god engine" which can drive us to believe in a deity.

Essentially this hypothesis is that religion is a by-product of a number of cognitive and social adaptations which have been extremely important in human development.
Adapted for faith
We are social creatures who interact and communicate with each other in a cooperative and supportive way. In doing so we inevitably have stronger attachments to some individuals more than others.

British psychologist John Bowlby demonstrated this influence of attachments on children's emotional and social development, and showed how these can suffer when they are threatened through separation or abuse. We continue to rely on these attachments in later life, when falling in love and making friends, and can even form strong attachments to non-human animals and inanimate objects. It is easy to see that these strong attachments could transfer to religious deities and their messengers.

Our relationships depend on being able to predict how others will behave across situations and time. But the things that we form attachments to don't necessarily need to be in front of us to predict their actions. We can imagine what they would do or say.

This ability - known as cognitive decoupling - originates in childhood through pretend play. It is a small leap from being able to imagine the mind of someone we know to imagining an omnipotent, omniscient, human-like mind - especially if we have religious texts which tell of their past actions.

Another key adaptation that may help religious belief derives from our ability to anthropomorphise objects. Have you ever seen the outline of a person only to realise that it is actually a coat hung on the door? This capacity to attribute human forms and behaviours to non-human things shows we also readily endow non-human entities, such as gods, with the same qualities that we possess and, as such, make it easier to connect with them.
Behavioural benefits
In addition to these psychological aspects, the ritual behaviour seen in collective worship makes us enjoy and want to repeat the experience. Dancing, singing and achieving trance-like states were prominent in many ancestral societies and are still exhibited by some today - including the Sentinelese people, and Australian aborigines.

As well as being acts of social unity, even more formal rituals also alter brain chemistry. They increase levels of serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin in the brain - chemicals that make us feel good, want to do things again and provide a closeness to others.

These cognitive adaptations are facilitated by educational and household norms which don't tend to dispute religious ideas. While we are encouraged to challenge other ideas presented to us early in childhood that may not have a strong evidence base - such as Father Christmas or the Tooth Fairy - this is not the case with religion. These challenges are often discouraged in religious teachings and sometimes regarded as sinful.

Regardless of your point of view, the impact of religion and religious thinking on human functioning and evolution is a captivating intellectual debate that shows no sign of ending. Of course, one might argue that god creates everything outlined above but then this leads us onto another, bigger question: what is the evidence for god?
Nick Perham is a senior lecturer in psychology at Cardiff Metropolitan University. This article first appeared on The Conversation (theconversation.com)

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What are the most popular dishes in Europe and the most photographed around the world?

Based on the volume of monthly Google searches by internet users between November 2021 and October 2022, Photobox has investigated to reveal the list of the most popular foods in Europe and the most photographed foods in the world. Proof, if any were needed, that most everyone loves good food and loves sharing it, in all the various cultures across the globe

Italian, Japanese and American foods are the most popular in Europe

To find these results, Photobox analysed the 10 most recognisable and famous dishes in the world based on search hits for terms related to these, to determine which were the most popular and in which European countries (among the 20 most populous countries in the EU). The result, according to Europe's leading photo printing company, is that the top five most popular culinary dishes in Europe are:

Pizza and ramen are the most popular dishes in Europe, with an average of almost 11 million and two million Google searches per month each. But while the Napolitan dish takes the cake, surprisingly the Italian speciality was most popular in Bulgaria, while the Japanese broth and noodle dish was most popular in Sweden.

Italian pizza is the most photographed food in the world

And since most foodies took up the habit of taking a shot of their food and Instagramming it before eating, Photobox also looked at the 10 most photographed foods in the world. Using hashtags from the app, the online photo printing company found that pizza was the most photographed food out of their data, with over 64,000,000 hashtags. Right behind it, still on the podium: ramen and burgers.

Here is the top 10:

Creating memories around food

The study also discusses how food interacts with memory recall. "When we have experiences, we filter them through our senses, including tastes and smells," explains Rebecca Lockwood, a neurolinguist interviewed by Photobox. "We then link these experiences together in what is called a gestalt. So in the future, the brain associates things that happen in the future with those past events, which elicits the same emotions and feelings. We can create memories around food and cooking by being intentional with the experiences we want to have and thinking about the feelings we want to associate. For example, baking a certain type of biscuit with your children over the course of several different events can create memories that are linked together. We can create these kinds of experiences in many different situations. With friends, family and in relationships. This can create a strong bond between relationships and create memories that can easily be recalled at a later date using the same smells, tastes and feelings."

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Karma is practiced and believed in hinduism and buddhism. The concept of it to put it in broad terms is "What goes around, Comes around". Your intent matters and your actions do too, but if you let people cross your boundaries' then karma goes the opposite way and everything isn't sunshine and rainbows. Whether you have good or bad intent karma is believed to work its cycle. You get to a certain age and you think about making a conscious decision on if things are good or bad for you. Your Superego is developing and nurturing as you find out the "good" and "bad" for yourself.

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You may have wondered, "What is karma, and how karma affects your life?"

Karma is a concept with a few definitions, specifically in Hinduism and Buddhism, and the common sayings "what goes around comes around" and "what you sow is what you reap" are great examples of how karma works.

Hinduism identifies karma as the relationship between a person's mental or physical action and the consequences following that action. It also signifies the consequences of all the actions of a person in their current and previous lives and the chain of cause and effect in morality.

In Buddhism, karma refers to the principle of cause and effect. The result of an action - which can be verbal, mental, or physical - is not determined by not only the act but also the intention.

Karma promotes intentional action. For example, when you help someone in need, the action leaves an imprint, and as these imprints develop with experiences, it opens the possibility of you receiving help in return when you need it. Conversely, harmful actions bring about negative consequences - you won't receive help when you need it, but instead, you may be harmed.

But how does karma work? Let's look at karma examples this way: if you were to plant oregano, would you expect something else to grow in its place? Of course, not. Oregano seeds would grow into oregano, just like lavender seeds would grow into lavender.

Karma psychology is essentially the same. If you act with good intentions, happiness will follow. If you act with ill intentions, problems will follow.

When you see dishonest and cruel people in positions of power get ahead in life or kind people face hardships and die young, it may be hard for you to believe in karma. Many people invest in karma only in times of distress or when uncontrollable situations occur, such as a decline in health.

Karma often helps people cope with these situations. Even people who don't believe in karma often think that good deeds lead to a good outcome.

However, there is a downside to this belief. Some people are selfless givers, who think their good deeds and sacrifices will help them win in life. But many of these givers also fail because they find it hard to set boundaries when helping others. They may drop their ambitions and goals to help others, making them fall behind in life.

Karma can be individual or collective. For example, individual karma is created by a person's thoughts, words, and actions. But when people act as a group, like when soldiers use weapons or when a religious group prays or meditates, they create collective karma.
Good Karma vs. Bad Karma
Karma can be divided into good and bad karma. Good karma is a result of good deeds done for others, while bad karma results from intentional harm caused to others.

If your actions cause lasting pain and suffering, they are regarded as negative, unvirtuous, or destructive. If your actions cause happiness, they are considered constructive, positive, and virtuous. While actions aren't as black and white as being fundamentally good or bad, the results can be identified as either.
Sanchita Karma vs. Prarabdha Karma
Karma has four dimensions. Of them, sanchita and prarabdha are the two most common.

Sanchita karma is the warehouse of karma, which goes back to evolution. It is believed that when people close their eyes and become aware, they can know the nature of the universe because they have a warehouse of information - or sanchita karma. Through this warehouse, you can gain knowledge from single-celled animals and inanimate substances, dating back to the very beginning of creation.

Prarabdha karma is the information given to you in your current lifetime. This information is often limited to only what you can handle. If you were to take on all of your karma memories, including those from your past lives, you would be unable to handle them and potentially die. Several people are already haunted by memories just from their current existence. This is where prarabdha karma comes into play.

Karma has four main principles.

1. Small actions can lead to great results. The smallest action can bring about immense happiness or great sadness. What you may consider a small act of goodwill might be huge for another in the same way that a short hurtful remark can have a lasting impact on them. You might not realize it but doing good deeds for others - no matter how small - might be life-changing for them.

2. Karma is nontransferable. That is, you're responsible for your own karmic experiences. No one else can experience your karma for you nor can they remove it for you and vice versa.

3. Noncommitted actions won't give you the results you want. You must fully commit to actions or intent to bring about the results you desire.

4. Karmic actions won't disappear on their own. You must experience the results, whether good or bad, or purify them through spiritual practices.

In Buddhist philosophy, no higher power gives rewards and punishments. You simply act with intent and experience the consequences of the actions. That is, you're responsible for your own actions and consequences.

Since karma is based on intent, accidental happenings do not count toward karmic justice or consequences. It's impossible to prove that karma is real, but for the people who believe in it, it can often lead to stronger friendships and happiness. This is because most people who believe in karma will generally do good to receive something good in return.

Even if you don't believe in karma, treating people with ill intent often leads to hard feelings, which can cause unhappiness and resentment. These feelings alone can cause troubles in life. People often attribute karma to treating others the way you want to be treated.

Karma can affect how you lead your life - either with fear of consequences or with anticipation of future rewards.

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What is karma, and how does it affect your life? Find out in our guide on karma.

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Wealth begets wealth. This simple concept of privilege has added to growing discontent with inequality that has escalated under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A paper co-authored this year by economists from the IMF and other institutions confirms that wealthier people are more likely to earn higher returns on their investments. It also shows that the children of wealthy people, while likely to inherit that wealth, aren't necessarily going to make the same high returns on investments.

Detailed data on wealth are extremely rare, but 12-years of tax records (2004-2015) from Norway have opened a new window into wealth accumulation for individuals and their offspring. The Nordic country has a wealth tax that requires assets to be reported by employers, banks and other third parties in order to reduce errors from self-reporting. The data, which are made public under certain conditions, also make it possible to match parents with their children.

The data show that an individual in the 75 th percentile of wealth distribution who invested $1 in 2004 would have yielded $1.50 by the end of 2015-a return of 50 percent. A person in the top 0.1 percent would have yielded $2.40 on the same invested dollar-a return of 140 percent.

Another significant finding: High returns both bring individuals to the top of the wealth scale and prevent them from leaving it. Controlling for age, parental background and earnings, moving from the 10 th percentile to 90 th percentile of wealth distribution increases the probability of making it to the top 1 percent by 1.2 percentage points compared to an average probability of 0.89 percent.

Why do rich people earn high returns? Conventional wisdom suggests that richer individuals put more of their assets toward high risk investments, which can result in higher returns. But our research finds that wealthy people often earn a higher return even on more conservative investments. Richer individuals enjoy pure "returns to scale" to their wealth. Specifically, for given portfolio allocation, individuals who are wealthier are more likely to get higher risk-adjusted returns, possibly because they have access to exclusive investment opportunities or better wealth managers. Financial sophistication, financial information, and entrepreneurial talent are also important. These characteristics make the returns to wealth persistent over time. This research is the first to quantify this mechanism and show that it is likely to matter empirically.

Do high returns persist across generations? The answer is a qualified yes. Wealth has a high degree of intergenerational correlation, but there are important differences in how returns to wealth accrue across generations. The children of the richest are likely to be very rich, but unlikely to get as high returns from this wealth as their parents did. This suggests that while money is perfectly inheritable, exceptional talent is not.

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Wealth begets wealth. This simple concept of privilege has added to growing discontent with inequality that has escalated under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. A paper co-authored this year by economists from the IMF and other institutions confirms that wealthier people are more likely to earn higher returns on their investments.