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Every year, Pantone names a color it feels captures the moment and, this year, it’s a color that studies have shown to promote peaceful feelings: blue.
Blue tones had a more soothing effect on people, especially when it was part of their surrounding environments, a recent study found. Those who had the opportunity look at blue landscapes, such as the sea, on a regular basis registered lower levels of stress. One surprise was that the positive effect of green spaces did not appear to be as strong as blue.
“It’s kind of intuitive that you spend time gazing out at the water and it’s relaxing,” one researchers told TODAY. Find out which shade is this year’s winner and more about what kinds of blue could help your mental well-being below. |
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If you made a feast for Thanksgiving or you’re gearing up for another over the winter holidays, you’re probably dreading the scrubbing that follows. There’s nothing like burnt-on residue from baking and roasting to give your elbows that unwanted extra workout. But with a few little tricks, you can make the cleanup just a little easier so you have more time for the fun parts. Clean everything from your stovetop to the inside of the oven and those often-used baking sheets that look like they’ve seen better days.
Read about the easy techniques to clean your cookware and ovens using items you may not have thought about, but probably have around the house. |
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| Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces. |
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| From man cave must-haves to travel essentials: 27 holiday gifts he'll love |
| Shopping for men is tough — give him something he’ll use and love this holiday season. |
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| You can stay overnight at the house from 'A Christmas Story' |
| As a longtime fan of "A Christmas Story," Brian Jones purchased the home so that fans can experience the film in a new way. |
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| Does Chipotle really make employees see a nurse to determine if they're hungover? |
| Reps for the brand say that the comments were taken out of context. |
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| 22 gift ideas for the aspiring home decorator |
| We found gifts fit for the person who never truly finishes decorating a room. |
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