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Mental Health Benefits of the Outdoors

The mental health benefits of exercise are well documented, known to reduce stress and increase “feel good” hormones like dopamine. But many of us seeking better mind-body heath overlook the benefits found in simply spending time outdoors.

 It turns out the age-old adage is correct: fresh air is good for you! While outdoor physical activities such as jogging, trail running, and hiking combine both physical exercise and the outdoors for a mental health boost jackpot, according to both the National Institutes of Health and Harvard Medical School, simply spending time in nature in any form can improve your mental outlook, in addition to providing physical benefits. How refreshing!

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Industrial Internet Of Things
“It is estimated that by 2030 Industrial IoT could contribute $14.2 trillion to the global economy.” Initially, the IIoT or Industrial Internet of Things referred to an Industrial framework whereby a large number of machines or devices are interconnected and synchronized through the use of software tools and third platform technologies in an M2M (machine-to-machine) and the Internet of Things context.

Nowadays, the Industrial Internet of Things (Industrial IoT) is considered an evolution of Industry 3.0, hence called Industry 4.0. Today the Industrial IoT is primarily used in the scope of IoT application outside of the consumer space and is all about use cases and applications across several industry verticals.

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How To Pick Fresh, Ripe Fruits And Vegetables Every Single Time

It’s always the same, a couple of hours after you get home from the shops you decide it’s time to eat that avocado. But it’s not ‘ripe and ready to eat’ as the packaging claims, it’s rock solid. Then you ruin it just trying to cut the thing. So, you reach for the mango instead.

Most of us know the feeling of buying fruits or vegetables only to find out that they’re either already spoiled on the inside or so under-ripe that they need to be left out for days before eating. If only there were a way to know, in the shop, which fruit and veg is ready to go, and which pieces are going to be too stubborn or too mushy to eat.

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Weight Loss For Emotional Eating

For the last eight years, I’ve seen several personal training clients struggle with emotional eating and losing weight. Emotional eating is not something out of the ordinary. Research has shown that thousands of Americans struggle each day with disorder and often have trouble with losing weight loss. As a matter of fact, 38% of adults say they have overeaten or eaten unhealthy foods in the past month because of stress (3).

Emotional eating is defined as overeating that is induced by negative affect and/or distress, and eating to satisfy any emotional needs rather than physical needs (1, 2). Emotional hunger is so strong people can easily mistake it for physical hunger. Compared to physical hunger, emotional hunger comes on suddenly and intensely (8). It is an overwhelming feeling that demands instant satisfaction. Food emotional hunger demands are high calorie comfort food such as foods high in sugar and fat (9, 11).

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The Highest Grossing Broadway Shows of All Time

New York City’s Theater District in Manhattan is one of the most popular, lucrative, and timeless tourist attractions. It became a vibrant hub for performance arts at the turn of the twentieth century, when mayor Cornelius Lawrence opened up 42nd Street in an attempt to expand New York City up north to “enjoy the pure, clean air”. It was illuminated by Brush arc lamps, making it one of the first electrically lighted streets in the United States. Before long, it became so brightly illuminated by electrical advertising signs that it earned the nickname 

 “The Great White Way”. Despite today’s digital dominance, Broadway continues to earn astonishing success. The 2017-2018 season was the most successful of all time, with a total attendance of 13,792,614 and grossing $1,697,458,795 in profit. This infographic celebrates the highest-grossing Broadway shows of all time. It also highlights the Broadway shows with the longest runs, the most expensive top tickets, and the most expensive overall tickets.

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Retail rethink – Digital tech transforming the industry
Retail is a fickle and unpredictable industry of constant change. Complacency and a failure to adapt to the current craze will see your customers move on in a heartbeat. This infographic, from the Business Transformation special report, highlights the digital trends and opportunities that are transforming the sector.

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8 Bike Ride Adventures to Explore New York City

You can walk and not get far, you can take a subway underground and not get to see anything, or you can easily bike across the most beautiful places in New York City. Urban bicycling in NYC can be a ton of fun if you know where to stop along the way. About 49% of local New Yorkers ride a bike at least a few times a month, according to the New York Department of Transportation. 

 Over the past few years, the city has built more than 25 miles of protected bike lanes, with a grand total of 460 protected miles across the city. Exploring the city in the summer, fall, and spring via bike would be ideal whether you’re hoping to see Coney Island, to explore Central Park, or even to go mountain biking on a challenging course. We’ve highlighted the 8 best trails for tourist and locals hoping to have an amazing urban biking experience in New York City. 

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How to create a customizable task board to prioritize your life

Staying organized at work and at home has its obstacles. Stacks of ongoing to-do lists can get messy and cumbersome, whether we’re talking about daily chores around the house or big team projects at the office. Task boards simplify project management with a tangible, visual framework. You can use a task board to manage individual tasks or team tasks. Task boards come in a variety of shapes and sizes and you can customize yours based on your needs.

The base can be made from poster board, cork board, windows, sheet metal, and more. Sticky notes are a staple for many task boards because they are easy to move from one step to the next. You can also use different colored notes to signify different priority levels or different types of tasks. Ready to make your own task board? Read on for more ideas and tips.

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How to reframe bad habits to boost your productivity

We all have habits—both good and bad. While good habits tend to be difficult to make, it can be just as hard to break or reframe old habits. In fact, experts say you can’t ever get rid of a bad habit, but you can change it. Every habit can be broken into three components: a cue, a routine, and a reward. By identifying all three, we can create a new routine that offers the same reward. This can be especially helpful at work where a number of bad habits can get in the way of a productive day.

 For instance, if you tend to respond to emails as they hit your inbox, you’re likely wasting valuable time since these never-ending checks distract you from whatever you were working on. Instead, you can turn off email notifications, close email apps, and create a new routine where you check your email in chunks two or three times a day. Rather than concentrate on breaking your old bad habit, you can focus your attention on cultivating a new, more productive habit. Read on for more habit reframing tips below.

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The Workforce’s Newest Members: Generation Z

Get ready, here comes Generation Z! This generation, born between the late 1990s and the early 2010s, is the largest generation in American history. It’s also the most ethnically diverse and digitally savvy generation to date. Its oldest members are graduating from college and entering the workforce for the first time, and they’ll shape the American workforce for years to come. Keep reading to find out what you need to know about Generation Z, key ways they differ from millennials, and what they value most in the workplace.

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How to Not Lose Track of Productivity During Hectic Holiday Weeks

The struggle is real. During December alone, studies show that more than two-thirds of workers report being less productive compared to other months. Employee absenteeism and distraction pose significant costs to the overall economy and your bottom line in particular. Even non-holiday events can have a high cost: The 2017 solar eclipse cost the U.S. an estimated $700 million in lost productivity. For every 14 minutes employees spend shopping online at work during CyberMonday, employers can lose $450 million in productivity/wages.

However, holidays are a reality, as are special events such as the Super Bowl. Instead of fighting them, your workplace and office policies can embrace them. Yes, any of these non-work occasions can temporarily lead to less work getting done at the office. However, your workplace can implement strategies that turn those hectic occasions into opportunities for team-building, goal-setting, deadline completion, and morale-boosting.

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Cheltenham Festival
This infographic about Cheltenham Festival was crated by the team over at The Winners Enclosure to help those going to the festival. It's a know fact that the Cheltenham Festival in March is one of the biggest horse racing festivals in the world and I'm sure a lot of you reading this will be attending.

This infographic covers all of the important must know information ahead of the Cheltenham Festival such as dress code, travel arrangements, hotels and race times. In addition to this they have included some amazing facts about the festival. Ever wondered how many bottles of wine are drank at Cheltenham each year? They've visualised this number compared to some of the tallest buildings in the world so you can really appreciate the true scale.

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