Natalie Shoemaker
Contributing Writer
Natalie has been writing professionally for about 6 years. After graduating from Ithaca College with a degree in Feature Writing, she snagged a job at PCMag.com where she had the opportunity to review all the latest consumer gadgets. Since then she has become a writer for hire, freelancing for various websites. In her spare time, you may find her riding her motorcycle, reading YA novels, hiking, or playing video games. Follow her on Twitter: @nat_schumaker
Avocados may be in short supply come spring, causing prices to skyrocket and industries to import avocados from elsewhere. But consider where your food is coming from, and what lengths farmers are going to, to get it into your guacamole.
Office Christmas parties mean free booze and food, but for managers there’s a danger of having to reprimand a rambunctious employee. Set an example before the party, and communicate your expectations.
After a recent Intelligence Squared U.S. debate the audience turns in their votes as ‘for’ GMOs. But some scientists, like Bill Nye, still aren’t convinced.
Obesity is one the rise, and telling people to just eat less isn’t enough to stop it. One study thinks it has found a way to curb men’s appetites by simply changing the lighting in the room.
No less than 40 percent of us hold the belief that God created the world 10,000 years ago, according to three decades of Gallup surveys. But another survey seeks to delve deeper into Americans’ beliefs, and has found, when pressed, our certainty waivers.
Technology and the law have a bit of catching up to do. As fitness wearables begin being integrated into medical offices, more Americans and consumer advocates are becoming concerned over the privacy of their information.
We all have flaws, but communicating them to your partner can be difficult–perhaps more so than hearing about your own. But it’s important to take and receive these criticisms with an open mind–be accountable for your imperfections.
Exercise, especially walking, is a great way for the elderly to stay in shape and keep their wits about them. But a recent study indicates that running may be an even better option.
TV talk shows may have you believe that divorce rates are at an all time high–don’t believe it. Two-thirds of marriages are estimated to last till death in this new millennium.
We weren’t always able to break down alcohol. Researchers have been able to point to when we may have gained this unique genetic ability to consume and digest ethanol effectively.
Why are there so many climate change deniers when there’s an overwhelming amount of evidence that prove its existence? Researchers have looked into the psychology of this thought process and found our need for security will always trump the facts.
When restaurants post calorie counts, does it help everyone? Research indicates that only the educated and rich may benefit, while the poor and obese will continue ordering cake.
When you open your map app, you’re at the center of the world by default. But this perspective may leave your sense of scale of the world a little skewed.
Left-handedness is all the rage in the United States and UK. We’ve cast of our Medieval notions of lefties being of the devil and now see them as predisposed to genius. But this new notion may also be a myth, according to a recent study.
Music may help build the great divide among culturally diverse children, according to a recent study. Researchers have brought hope to schools–a published study that shows playing music together may help integrate elementary-age migrant children into mainstream society
Don Draper is the king of cool. After a sales pitch, he seems to have people ready to buy, but that’s not how the real world works. It’s about knowing your buyer and asking the right questions.
People are going to extremes to take better selfies and they aren’t climbing to mountain tops to do it. They’re going under the knife and getting plastic surgery.
Wearables are underutilized. These fitness devices have the means to prevent illness before it starts by notifying doctors when a patient isn’t practicing a healthy regimen.
Thinking about eating less could help us be healthier, create a more sustainable environment, and reduce animal cruelty. Smaller portions can go a long way.
While companies tend to wait until week’s end to announce bad news, doing so opens them up to scrutiny.
War, smoking, and obesity are straining the world’s economy, but there’s concern among researchers that obesity is most on the rise. If there’s not an action plan put in place, societies may be feeling the strain on more than just health-care costs.
Everyone has broken the law at one point or another. People speed, park in handicap spaces, and jaywalk. How can you make people obey these simple laws? Fines don’t help, though a new incentive may be the answer.
Everyone loves free food and corporations have caught on. However, is the purpose of this charity to boost office morale or chain staff members to their jobs. Psychologists think it’s a little bit of both.
The wage gap between women has reduced in Britain, but Minister Nicky Morgan wants to see more changes. She may very well see change coming with the minds of the next generation.
Coffee and chocolate are at risk because of the climate shift. By as early as 2050, you may look back on Starbuck’s coffee prices and think they were a deal.
Life-altering decisions aren’t just for people about to hit 40, according to a recent study people approaching 30 tend to make some big changes as well. What brings on this intense swing in character? Realizing your own mortality.
Why do people buy “organic”? It’s all about idealism.
Terms of Service and end-user license agreements are difficult to read if not for the legal jargon then for the way they’re typed up. Web companies shouldn’t make it a chore to read these contracts before you click “Agree.” But it’s your job to demand them.
Bad decisions can be avoided if you just take 12 minutes to be mindful of your thoughts. It may help you to control your impulses to pick up that piece of cake.
The more you kiss you partner the more identical your mouth bacteria becomes. French kissing for 10 seconds will get the best results, according to a recent study.