For a country so famous for robots and futuristic technology, Japan’s love affair with paper lives on. Cash payments dominate; paper packaging is complex and diverse; people still widely use fax; exchanging business cards is a mandatory professional ritual; and businesses and government offices are often drowning in paperwork.  This system can be very difficult…

Did you know that paying attention to your diet can prevent or improve mental illnesses like depression? The gut and brain have a close connection, and specific gut bacteria can increase your risk of depression. For example, one study found that people who eat a diet high in processed foods had an increased risk of…