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Miley Cyrus’s Plastic Hearts Has A Song For Every Mood

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Grammy Chief Responds To Backlash From The Weeknd, Justin Bieber

The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, and more criticized the nominations for the 2021 Grammys. Recording Academy Chair and Interim CEO Harvey Mason, Jr., responds to the backlash.
Grammys Chief Responds To Backlash From The Weeknd, Justin Bieber

The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, and more criticized the nominations for the 2021 Grammys. Recording Academy Chair and Interim CEO Harvey Mason, Jr., responds to the backlash.

The Latest from John Tesh...

Your Phone Is Beyond Distracting!

We now spend 5 hours a day on our phones. And, here’s how our phones are affecting our lives…
Even if your phone is on vibrate, it’s killing your focus. According to Florida State University, a single buzz from your phone, notifying you that you have a new text message, is enough to weaken your ability to focus on a task. And that’s even if you don’t pick up your phone to see who texted you. So if you really need to focus, switch your phone to “do not disturb” mode, instead of putting it on vibrate.
Also, when we’re walking and using our phones, we’re less likely to look both ways before crossing the street - and more likely to be hit by a car. That’s according to the Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering. In fact, to prove how inattentive we are when we’re walking and using our phones, researchers hung money from a tree - actual cash... and 94% of pedestrians who were on their phones didn’t even see it.
Finally, when you’re bored, keep your phone in your handbag, instead of scrolling through Instagram. Psychologist Larry Rosen says, when we’re bored, four different areas of the brain activate - inspiring more original and imaginative ideas. And allowing yourself to be bored for even 5 minutes can boost creativity.
Control Your Clutter!

If your house is overrun with clutter - here’s advice from organizing expert Dana K. White. She says we need to change our mindset about our “stuff.” She calls it “The Container Theory.”
She says, the solution for clutter is not to get a new shelving unit, rent a storage unit, or even buy a bigger house. The solution is to let your house be your container. Essentially - you can’t fit more into it than the space allows. Meaning…
The size of your closet determines how many clothes you can have.
The size of your bedroom determines how many dressers you can have.
And your house determines what a bedroom is - and no other room should change itself to hold the overflow. So the office should not become a make-shift closet space.
It’s like only being able to spend the cash you have in your wallet. Once the cash runs out - you can't spend anymore.
Well, once your closet space runs out, you can’t bring any more stuff into the house without getting rid of something else currently taking up space.
And that’s “the container theory.”
Sing To Feel Happier!

To feel happier, reduce your stress, AND live longer - crank up the music and sing! Because singing can relieve pain, reduce stress and help you relax. For example:
Singing produces feel-good brain chemicals, like oxytocin, which reduce stress and anxiety. Oxytocin also decreases feelings of depression and loneliness, which makes us feel more connected with the world.
Researchers also found singing boosts heart health. Because singing requires controlled breathing, where you’re forced to exhale while you sing, and inhale during pauses. That breath work during singing also works major muscle groups in the upper body, and helps improve lung and cardiovascular health. In fact, singing provides the same relaxation effect as yoga breathing.
Another reason singing’s good for your health? A joint Harvard and Yale study found singing reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol, improves immunity, and boosts life expectancy.
Do Our Dogs Recognize Our Faces?

Your dog is always thrilled to see you. But is he excited because he recognizes your face? Probably not. Because, unlike humans, dogs aren’t wired to focus on faces. Instead, they’re wired to get all the information they need from our entire being… including our body shape, body language, and aroma.
To see what sparked a dog’s interest, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine trained pets to sit inside an MRI machine. Then, the dogs watched a series of images featuring random human faces – including their owner’s face, plus familiar and unfamiliar dogs - all while their brains were being scanned.
The result: When the dogs saw a human face or head, there was virtually no change in the visual area of their brain, regardless of whether it was the dog’s owner or a stranger. The only time a dog’s visual brain activity spiked was when they saw another dog. Because a dog can instantly tell another dog’s mood by the position of their ears. But they can’t do that with humans; they need additional cues.
But your dog definitely DOES recognize you. By your smell, the sound of your voice, your walk, your emotions - and your face. Which means, your dog loves ALL of you - not just your pretty face.

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