Monthly Archives: October 2025

Should you take creatine? The performance-enhancing drug is legal, safe—and may have benefits beyond sport SaveShare Illustration: Cristina Spanò Jul 11th 2025 THE ECONOMIST IF YOU are an athlete in search of a chemical boost your options are limited. Many of … Continue reading →

What nicotine does to your brain The drug is hugely addictive but it does boost mental performance Sep 12th 2025 THE ECONOMIST\ By some reckonings nicotine is as addictive as cocaine. It has led legions to a slow death by … Continue reading →

This 100-mile path allows you to follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs In Switzerland’s Jura Mountains, ancient limestone holds thousands of dinosaur footprints. A gravel route traces their path across ridges, valleys, and 150 million years of history. By Nick … Continue reading →

What True Wealth Looks Like Money can make you happier, but only if you don’t care about it. By Arthur C. Brooks Illustration by Jan Buchczik October 23, 2025, 12 PM ET THE ATLANTIC Many stressed-out people are attracted to eastern meditation, … Continue reading →

SPICY FOOD HAS SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS. They are largely due to the compound capsaicin. Benefits include improved metabolism and weight management, reduced inflammation, pain relief, and potential cancer-fighting and heart-healthy properties. Spicy food can also boost your mood and immune system.  Benefits of … Continue reading →

The Great Ghosting Paradox Is there a social phenomenon that’s as infuriating—and as commonplace? By Anna Holmes Photo-illustration by Jonelle Afurong / The Atlantic. Source: Harold M. Lambert. October 20, 2025, THE ATLANTIC Ghosting existed in some form long before modern … Continue reading →

India Visa. There are many visa services but the government one is the only one to use and the cheapest. https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html. They ask way more questions than necessary and require a photo (square) and passport (size small). It arrived in 4 … Continue reading →

The Woden Creek drainage originates from the west side of Valhalla Provincial Park, high above Gwillim Lakes. This headwater is situated in a bowl surrounded by peaks, including Woden, Bor, and Black Prince. Mt. McKean is to the southwest. The … Continue reading →

Kids Don’t Need to Stay ‘On Track’ to Succeed When parents portray success as a linear progression of SAT scores, acceptance to selective colleges, and high-powered internships, they set kids up for disappointment. By Madeline Levine Arsh Raziuddin / The Atlantic … Continue reading →

Do NAD+ supplements work to promote longevity? Here’s what the experts say. The latest celebrity wellness trend is concerning some doctors.  Some clinics offer intravenous NAD+ therapy, touting it as the secret to longevity—but these claims lack scientific evidence. By … Continue reading →