Growing up in Pakistan, I was uniquely blessed to be living in a household with not just one but both of my grandmothers. Though not witnessed often in the West, it is fairly...
06/06/2024
Scientists generally define joy as a positive emotion where you feel feelings of freedom, safety, and ease, that generally arises in response to something good happening in your...
06/05/2024
The Science Explained Article In Brief One academic medical center has put into place a wellness program, based on the concept of appreciative inquiry, which asks neurology...
06/04/2024
You exercise to keep your muscles strong and your stamina high, along with your buff ratings. Perhaps you also exercise for your cardiovascular fitness. Now here’s further...
06/03/2024
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