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From Thought Catalogue @ Stumbleupon.com Here Are 4 Things Many People Get Wrong About Creatives By Sara Uzer, August 12th 2018 While “creative” hasn’t always been a noun, it’s recently taken shape as a way for innovative individuals to define themselves. From the traditional artists to the savvy business owners, creatives can all identify with one common trait: the desire to influence others. Some creatives have made the brave decision to say goodbye to their 9-5, in favor of pursuing something more meaningful. Others are still boarding the traditional train, yet slowly but surely exploring a separate hustle on the side. While the entrepreneurial mindset has grown in popularity, it’s still a growing concept. Therefore, it’s still common for others to form misconceptions about the individuals who embark on this type of lifestyle. Here are four things that people often get wrong about creatives: 1. Their minds are alway...

4 Reasons Sleeping Naked Makes You Healthier And Wealthier What if I told you in just 10 seconds a day, you can sleep better, make more money, reduce stress, and lose weight? Sleeping naked can do all these things and more. All you have to do is take off your clothes. While there are countless strategies floating around out there to help you improve in these areas, none is as simple—and many are less effective—as stripping down before you go to sleep. Since only 8% of people sleep naked, most everyone can discover the benefits of sleeping in the buff. This may sound far-fetched, but hear me out before you throw those cozy flannel pajamas on. 1 . You Sleep Better Naked We've always known that quality sleep is good for your brain, but recent research from the University of Rochester demonstrates exactly how so. The study found that when you sleep your brain removes toxic proteins from its neurons that are by-products of neural activity when you're awake. The ca...

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From The Guardian (International Edition) Adopting Mediterranean diet in old age can prolong life, study suggests People aged 65 or older who adhere to diet rich in fish, nuts and fresh vegetables have 25% lower risk of death, study finds It’s been touted as the recipe for a healthy life, preventing all manner of ills. Now researchers say a Mediterranean diet still offers benefits in older age and could reduce the risk of death. While somewhat nebulous in specific makeup, the diet is typically said to be rich in fish, nuts, fresh vegetables, olive oil and fruit. “Because we are facing an ageing process all over the world, in particular in Europe, it is particularly important to see which kinds of tools we have today to face this ageing process,” said Marialaura Bonaccio, an epidemiologist at the Mediterranean Neurological Institute, IRCCS Neuromed, and first author of the study. (Mediterranean diet ‘may slow the ageing process by five years’ ...