See & hear others: Empathy is critical ingredient to influence and successWhat’s the helps you to become a better leader? Empathy gives rise to lasting and effective power in our peers Practicing empathy may very well be the most important social skill. READ MORE
Open Sesame: Copper is key to burning fat naturallyEating copper-rich food like leafy greens, mushrooms, sesame and sunflower seeds, cashews and walnuts, beans, oysters and other shellfish, not only prevents premature aging and graying of hair, it also boosts fat burning in the body. Researchers have found that copper acts as a regulator in the body. The more copper there is, the more the fat is broken down. Copper is not something the body can make, so we need to get it through our diet. The scientists caution against taking copper supplements as too much copper can lead to imbalances with other essential minerals, including zinc. READ MORE
Baking bread and roasting peanuts with solar energy in AfricaSolar energy is the backbone of the clean energy future, and it mostly comes through solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays, which produce electricity for homes and businesses. However, in the developing world solar PV is more often still an expensive solution. Solar energy can also directly produce heat for cooking or water sterilization. Using the sun’s rays directly, without the need for expensive and complex components, is a perfect fit for quite a bit of the developing world’s energy needs. In Kenya solar ovens allow for baking bread as well as roasting peanut. Some say the peanuts taste even better without the smoky flavor… READ MORE
Forget that next cup of coffee: 8 foods to fight fatigueWe live in a fast world with full schedules. And so fatigue is a common ailment. Coffee and energy drinks become “solutions” when an afternoon nap is not an option. Too much caffeine is not very healthy. Learn which eight common foods may help you fight fatigue. These natural energy boosters can give you that extra bit of fuel in your tank to wake up, get focused, and help turn the remainder of the day into something productive. READ MORE
Antibiotics kill intestinal bacteria, stop growth new brain cellsAntibiotics kill gut bacteria and this loss affects the brain, according to a new study. So why is that solutions-news? Well, there’s an easy way to protect your health: Only take antibiotics in very serious, life-threatening situations. Regular use of antibiotics for colds and minor infections has a very negative effect on the intestinal system, the first line of defense of our immune system. The research also shows that probiotics and exercise were the most effective treatment to reverse the side-effects relating to memory after receiving an antibiotic. READ MORE
