How (And Why) You Should Exercise Your Brain
Posted on 6/2/2013 Written by Karen Comas Thanks to all the health and fitness apps, gadgets, and resources out there, there's a lot of public awareness these days about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. On Pinterest, many are exploring healthy recipes and new workout routines. Even if we don't actually do more than [Read More]
New Trend: Laughter Yoga
Posted on 5/29/2013 Written by Liz Wassmann My boyfriend’s hands clench the steering wheel. We’ve gotten lost twice already as we try to find the Akiyama Wellness Center in downtown San Jose and our new class in “laughter yoga.” Troy is coming with me mostly because I need a ride, but also for moral support. [Read More]
Tips For Locating A Babysitter Online
Posted on 5/29/2013 Written by Liz Wassmann As the end of the school year approaches, parents everywhere are scrambling to figure out who is going to watch their children all summer. Traditionally, parents find sitters through word-of-mouth recommendations. While it’s great to know that friends have used and trusted sitters, it can be hard to [Read More]
Our Favorite Campaign Against Texting And Driving
Posted on 5/29/2013 Written by David J. DeLuca By now, you have probably heard one of these ridiculously frightening statistics about texting and-driving: ● Texting drivers are 23% more likely to get in a crash. ● Sending a text at 55 mph takes your eyes off the road for the length of a football field. [Read More]
The Best Calorie-Counting Apps
Posted on 5/29/2013 Written by Liz Wassmann The first thing any weight-loss specialist will tell you is to start tracking what you eat. When you keep a food diary and are presented with the proof of how much you eat in a day, it's easier to make realistic changes and see where you can cut [Read More]
Apps To Help Manage The Family Schedule
Posted on 5/26/2013 Written By Ashmi Pathela Between extracurricular activities, sports practices, and school drop-off and pick-up, managing a family can be a full-time job. And we haven't even mentioned Mom and Dad's work events and personal appointments! While a print calendar used to do the job, in our on-the-go world, having a virtual calendar that you [Read More]
The 5 Most Common Online Dating Mistakes
Posted on 5/26/2013 Written by Dawoon Kang As a founder of online dating site Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB), I spend a lot of time on the Internet looking through dating profiles. One of the most common misconceptions about online dating I’ve noticed is the notion that somehow online dating is different from offline dating. Guess [Read More]
Internet Blocking Programs To Increase Productivity
Posted on 5/26/2013 Written By Liz Wassmann At a lecture I attended with renowned novelist Amy Tan, a student asked what tips she recommended for aspiring writers. Without hesitation, she told the audience to download the internet-blocking app Freedom. Much has been written about the perils of constant connectivity, and the resulting negative effects on [Read More]