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An Atheist’s Guide To Enjoying Christmas

Posted December 23, 2016

December twenty-fifth is not the birthday of Jesus of Nazareth. The early Christians chose this date because Winter Solstice and the ancient pagan Roman festival called Satunalia took place around this time. The fact that people were already celebrating things throughout the Roman Empire made it convenient for the first Christian emperors to mark it

Are You An Iconoclast?

Posted December 16, 2016

If you refuse to echo conventional wisdom, if you delight in criticizing and undermining cherished beliefs, if you revel in taking down the puritanical, the sentimental, and the sanctimonious, then you are an iconoclast. An iconoclast is not a reactionary; he does not dislike all progress. Nor is he simply against what the majority is

How To Enjoy The Office Christmas Party

Posted December 15, 2016

Tis the season to be jolly, which means it is also time for the office Christmas party. The annual stream of articles stating the obvious have already begun to flow. Don’t get sozzled into oblivion, don’t feel up your boss’s wife (or teenage daughter), don’t get naked, don’t dance on your desk or anyone else’s,

5 Reasons to Work Off Your Unwanted Stomach Fat

Posted December 15, 2016

We’re exceptionally good at finding reasons not to work out. We tell ourselves that our bulging belly isn’t that much of a threat, or that we can’t afford to pay for a gym membership every month. In fact, if we put as much effort into staying in shape as we did into avoiding it, then

What Is Identity Politics?

Posted December 9, 2016

Every now and then a word or phrase enters the stream of the public sphere and immediately loses all sense of meaning. It ceases to describe and becomes instead a rhetorical weapon with which hacks and gossips lance their opponents. Identity politics has devolved into such a form. It is a phrase on the lips

8 Simple Reasons Why You should Start Swimming

Posted December 8, 2016

Want a healthier, fitter, and all-around leaner body? Then it’s time to dive into a comprehensive workout regime that builds your cardio, sculpts your core, and allows you to tap into some pool-side fun all at the same time. Swimming is a marvelous way to get fit, meet new people, and achieve the top fighting

The 9 Feel-Good Foods to Take Advantage of this Holiday Season

Posted December 5, 2016

The holidays are a perfect excuse to indulge in some lazing around in front of the fire with your loved ones, snacking on your favorite holiday treats (can you ever get enough pumpkin pie!). For many diet-conscious individuals who are looking to get the best out of their body this Christmas, the various treats associated

Smart is Sexy: 7 Ways to Maximize Brain Health

Posted December 1, 2016

If you’re looking for ways to make your brain bigger and your memory banks more secure, then the answer may be in hitting the gym. According to research taken from the University of Cambridge, burning off extra calories is one of the best ways not only to keep your muscles bulging, but your grey matter

4 Ideas For A High Culture Christmas

Posted December 1, 2016

Every Christmas it’s the same damn thing. You buy presents for loved ones, get drunk at office parties, and drink loads of eggnog and hot chocolate. The routine is simple and basic; it is one you’ve been running since college. But that part of your life is over. Isn’t it time to try things that

5 Reasons Why You need a Daily Dose of Vitamin D

Posted November 24, 2016

While recent research has begun to suggest that sunbathers might live longer than people who spend their days hidden behind closed blinds, that’s not an excuse to simply go and catch some rays without any protection. As beneficial as the sun’s light can be – particularly as a source of vitamin D, UV radiation still

An Atheist’s Guide To Surviving Thanksgiving

Posted November 23, 2016

I am sure that many of you are looking forward to Thanksgiving with a mixed feeling of anticipation and dread. On the one hand, the long weekend brings with it time with family and friends. You’re looking forward to a bit of mom’s home-cooking and a well-deserved break from restaurant food and ready-to-eat meals. On