Jade Small

Jade Small

Freelance Writer

Jade is a freelance writer and content creator from South Africa with over 7 years experience writing and creating. She's also a proud single mom to a super 13 year old boy.

Many people over 40 assume that cardio is enough to stay fit, but that’s a dangerous assumption. After age 30, adults begin to lose 3–5% of muscle mass each decade if they’re not actively working to preserve it. That means less strength, more fatigue, and a slower metabolism by the time you’re in your 40s....

Every year, new health trends promise to make women fitter, stronger, and more energized. From detox teas and fasting windows to intense workouts and low-fat diets, these “hacks” often show up everywhere—on TikTok, Instagram, and even in your group chat. But here’s the problem: many of them aren’t built with women’s bodies in mind. Worse,...

Tariffs are everywhere, from the headlines to your grocery bill—but most people barely understand how they work or who they really affect. While politicians argue over trade wars and economic policy, the deeper questions about tariffs go unanswered. What do they actually do behind the scenes? Who pays the price when a tariff is imposed?...

Irish Spring soap has a scent so strong and signature, it’s instantly recognizable. But this soap bar does more than get you squeaky clean. It has an unusual side hustle—repelling pests, freshening closets, even helping with fishing. While it might sound strange, the soap’s strong fragrance and dense formula make it perfect for all sorts...

History is full of strange disappearances, but some are so baffling they’ve become part of global folklore. These aren’t just forgotten names. These are high-profile figures—explorers, royals, writers—who vanished without leaving behind a single confirmed clue. Their stories span continents and centuries, but all end in the same chilling mystery: they were never found. Below...

Eating out can be relaxing, convenient, and delicious—but it’s also a business. Behind the ambiance and plated entrees, restaurants rely on smart psychology and subtle manipulation to boost profits. From how the menu is written to what your server says, almost everything is designed to make you spend more without even realizing it. That doesn’t...

In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, researchers have uncovered an ancient soft-bodied organism in California’s Mono Lake that may be over 650 million years old. This discovery could reshape how we understand the origin and evolution of complex life on Earth. The fossil, embedded deep within lakebed sediment, dates back to a time long before the...

It’s tempting to think that what you do during the day is what defines your sleep quality. But in reality, your nighttime routine can make or break your rest. Many of us are guilty of following bedtime habits that seem harmless—or even relaxing—but can seriously disturb your ability to fall asleep or stay asleep. Whether...

Dogs have been our loyal companions for thousands of years but what if they’re also our link to the unseen? While we rely on sight and reason, dogs seem to tap into something deeper. They bark at nothing, avoid certain places, and sometimes stare into corners like they’re watching something we can’t see. Whether you...

The universe is packed with strange and fascinating worlds—and we’re not just talking about science fiction. Over the past few decades, astronomers have discovered thousands of real alien planets, called exoplanets, orbiting stars far beyond our solar system. Some are blistering hot gas giants, others are icy, airless rocks. A few might even have oceans,...