Shortform Books

The Health Benefits of Hot and Cold Therapy

What are the benefits of hot and cold therapy? How does exposing your body to extreme temperatures help you increase your immunity and ward off disease? Hot therapy and cold therapy are often used to treat sports injuries, but you don’t need to be injured to reap their health benefits. Research shows that exposing your body to extreme heat and cold can help prevent the onset of disease and improve your immunity. Keep reading to learn about the health benefits and hot and cold therapy.

Debate: Is Natural Gas “Green Energy” or a Fossil Fuel?

Is natural gas “green energy” or a fossil fuel? Does natural gas harm the environment? On January 6, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill into law classifying natural gas as “green energy.” Tying the “green” label to a fossil fuel that drives global warming has created some confusion, but it’s a potentially powerful branding tool for U.S. leaders seeking to advance their respective causes. Read on to learn about the debate surrounding natural gas and the “green energy” label.

How Former Malaysian PM Najib’s 1MDB Scandal Fell Apart

How did former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib’s 1MDB scandal fall apart? What did he do once the scandal was exposed? Billion Dollar Whale describes the shocking story of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s involvement in the 1MDB scandal and how it all fell apart. Authors Tom Wright and Bradley Hope unravel the exploits of Jho Low and his relationship with Najib as they stole from Malaysia’s sovereign funds. Read on to learn how Najib’s 1MDB scandal fall apart, according to Wright and Hope.

Matthew Perry: Family, Parents, and Feeling Alone

Who were Matthew Perry’s parents? Was his family supportive of his acting career? Matthew Perry’s family is detailed to a great extent in the author’s memoir Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing. However, Perry doesn’t have the fondest memories of growing up as an only child of divorced parents. Keep reading to learn about Matthew Perry’s family troubles growing up.

Importance of Good Friends: 4 Reasons Friendship Matters

What is the importance of good friends? What aspects of life depend on friendship? Friendships allow us to be with like-minded people who help us grow. Outside of sharing interests, friendships can benefit other areas of our lives, such as our romantic relationships and self-esteem. Let’s break down the importance of good friends by looking at four reasons why they matter in your personal life.

How to Be Flexible in Life and Adjust Your Focus

Do you have trouble coping in uncomfortable situations? How can you be flexible in life to shift your mindset? Having a positive mindset requires learning to “zoom in and out” every once in a while. This means broadening or narrowing your focus depending on the situation at hand. Here’s how to be flexible in life by adjusting your focus to what’s important.

The Feeling of Longing: Why We Pine for More

What causes the feeling of longing? Why do some of us long for something more in life? According to award-winning author Susan Cain, the feeling of longing for something more is a common experience for people with a bittersweet disposition. From a desire for belonging to a yearning for a better world, Cain explores the complexities of different kinds of longing in her book Bittersweet. Read on to learn more about where our feelings of longing come from, according to Cain.

How to Concentrate Better: 6 Tips for Restoring Your Focus

Want to learn how to concentrate better? What do experts recommend when it comes to restoring concentration? If you find yourself easily distracted and unable to focus, then learning how to concentrate better is essential for achieving your goals, but this can often lead to frustration. Rather than trying to concentrate all the time, experts recommend that you learn ways to refocus yourself to avoid attention fatigue. Read on to learn how to concentrate better by restoring your focus, according to six expert tips.

5 Principles to Help You Make the Most of Your Time

Do you feel like you’re not making the most of your time in the day? How can you channel your time more effectively? Time is the most important resource you have. If you don’t use your time intentionally, it will fly by without you noticing. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your time both in your personal and professional life.

Vocation vs. Career: A Difference in Purposes & Rewards

What’s the difference between a vocation and a career? Which do you have? David Brooks tackles the “vocation vs. career” question by asking it in the context of two different approaches to life: individualism and relationalism. He connects careers to individualism and vocations to relationalism. Continue reading to understand how vocations and careers reflect different purposes and, thus, garner different rewards.