Dogs can be so much more than just furry buddies. That’s why I’m pleased to share this guest post on the all-important topic of therapy. Understanding the benefits of therapy...
06/01/2024
Suppose you drop your morning coffee and it splatters everywhere. Later a colleague drops by to say hello. Do you grumble a testy acknowledgment, or cheerfully greet her? In a...
05/30/2024
According to the results of a recent systematic review, quitting smoking may produce positive health effects in a matter of weeks. The review found that people who quit smoking...
05/27/2024
Working with children and families can be professionally meaningful and satisfying. Caring for families who have experienced , mental health challenges, or other social needs...
05/27/2024
O2’s recently launched ‘Be more dog’ campaign got me thinking. Their emphasis is on finding excitement and joie de vivre in a world too bored and their aim is to sell their...
05/22/2024
Health Benefits and Dangers of Grounding or Earthing Author: At age 16 I was a volunteer at a hospital bacteriology lab. I became a chemist for U.S. government. Then I studied...
05/21/2024
Stress has a lot of adverse health effects, but new research suggests that it also has some benefits. Thomas Barwick/Getty Images In a new study, people who reported feeling no...
05/21/2024
The pursuit of happiness can be elusive, but still remains an aspiration for many. Since 2012, the world has been celebrating happiness during the month of March, with the...
05/20/2024
Most of us have had a relative who’s struggled with dementia or age-related memory loss. It’s painful to watch anybody fade away like that. You may think that mental decline and...
05/17/2024
Turmeric is everywhere: it’s in recipes and packaged foods, brewed teas and brightly colored lattes. And it’s appearing on the shelves of stores everywhere in the form of...
05/17/2024
The most striking revelation from an 80-year Harvard study of health and aging is that close relationships are what keep people happy throughout their lives, and these...
05/11/2024
Understand the role of vitamin D in your overall well-being and learn guidelines for maintaining healthy levels of this essential vitamin. Vitamin D plays an important role in...
05/11/2024