Have you ever downloaded an audiobook and found it almost impossible to follow the story? Audiobooks may be a convenient alternative to reading, but they are not for everybody. Below are five reasons why you can't concentrate when listening to audiobooks. Different People Learn Better in Different Ways Each individual has a different style of learning, whether it be … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why You Can’t Concentrate When Listening to Audiobooks
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Is Strong Welfare the Simplest Path to People’s Happiness
Even though there are many things we can all do to improve our well-being, studies show that social welfare is the most straightforward path to people's happiness. Arguments against welfare states are many, including that it is costly, increases taxes can be unevenly distributed and can make people less motivated to work. However, states with vital welfare protect their … [Read more...] about Is Strong Welfare the Simplest Path to People’s Happiness
Why the USA Will Never Be in the Top 10 Countries Ranked by Quality of Life
Over the last decade, the world has become a better place as far as life quality goes. The USA, however, has continued to drop in rankings. Why will the USA never be in the top 10 countries? Quality of life is measured by essentials like access to food, housing, sustainable employment opportunities, health care, and a good education. Non-tangible elements like individual … [Read more...] about Why the USA Will Never Be in the Top 10 Countries Ranked by Quality of Life
What is Brexit and Why Should Americans Care?
After months of negotiations, the UK and the EU finally agreed on a Brexit deal. Amid the surrounding saga, Brexit is not only a big deal for Europe but also America. For those that have still not understood the term Brexit, it is a term coined from two words, “Britain” and “exit” and describes the United Kingdom’s (UK) separation from the rest of the European Union … [Read more...] about What is Brexit and Why Should Americans Care?
7 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Chances of Living Longer
Some very simple lifestyle changes can help you improve your chances of living longer. According to doctors, even implementing 5 will make a huge difference. The average life expectancy in America is 78.6 years. However, that is much shorter than in all other high-income countries. According to a recent study, adopting some healthy habits can increase your life expectancy by … [Read more...] about 7 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Chances of Living Longer