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When you have an active lifestyle, things may sometimes get hectic. Try out these fitness life hacks that can help simplify your life and keep you on track. Since being active is a lifestyle, incorporating these new fitness hacks will make it easier for you to stay active. Let me know which tip you like! I love fitness tip #10 – doing stretches in front of your TV/computer – and it’s something I should do more often. It turns inactivity to activity which is a great use of time as well. https://youtu.be/cyp80R8E6I4?t=23s

Is it better to sleep with or without a pillow? Since ancient Mesopotamia, people have been using stones, wood and ceramics to raise their heads while they sleep. And while a stone pillow doesn't seem like the best idea, what do professionals say about using two or even three pillows when you go to sleep? Click here to read Dr. Weil's take on the pillow vs. no pillow debate.

Underrated, but stunning. Oceania is a wide expanse of ocean, scattered with island nations. Are you up to the task of naming all of them? Try naming all 14 countries in the Oceanian 'continent'. But be quick! You only have 5 minutes to figure it out. To play click here.

Do you believe in ghosts? If you live in the United States, it turns out that you have a 45% chance of believing in them. It may seem like a ridiculous question, but people and civilizations have wondered about the "what comes after" for centuries. So what does science have to say to explain this paranormal phenomenon? Watch the video below to find out:

Prospective Hindsight: the process of looking ahead to anticipate things that could go wrong, and subsequently developing actions ahead of time in order to prevent negative experiences or minimize the damage. Daniel Levitin explains tips and tricks on how to stay calm when you'll be stressed. Watch the video below to learn more: