How 'One Health' Keeps Humans One Step Ahead Of The Microbes
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For a healthy planet, the health of all living creatures is equally important. One Health is a fairly new concept that…
Why Millennials Who Cohabit Tend To Accrue Less Wealth
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People who cohabited had less wealth compared to those who never lived together before marriage, a new study finds.
The Next Blockbuster Medicine Could Be Lurking Inside An Insect
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For thousands of years humans turned to nature to cure and soothe their ills. Modern science built on these ancient…
If There's A Political Will, There's A Way To Meet Emission Targets
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It seems like a day doesn’t pass without the release of yet another study that shows human actions will inevitably…
Why Won’t The US Supreme Court Do Anything About Racism?
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The Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke fired 16 shots, killing the African-American teenager Laquan McDonald; 14 of…
Why Some Teachers Don't Understand The Depth Of Dyslexia
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It is generally accepted that underlying neurological aspects, such as slight differences in brain structure, can…
Thou Shalt Not Kill! Violence Begets Violence, Love Begets Peace
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At some point we begin to realize that violence begets violence, and that the human race is in a vicious cycle of…
This One Gene Error Is Linked To Early-Onset Dementia
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Scientists have discovered a lone mutation in a single gene that causes an inherited form of frontotemporal dementia…
The 12th House In Your Astrological Chart: The Good, The Bad, and The Hidden Blessings
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The 12th house has a somewhat unhappy reputation. This is the part of the chart where hidden enemies reside, along with…
How Your Eyes Are A Window To Your Stress
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Previous studies on workload and productivity include physical aspects, such as how much a person walks or carries, but…
How Parent And Grandparent Relationships Are An Important Role In Encouraging Altruism
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There are conflicting ideas about the role of the family in wider society. Some, particularly in the US, argue that…
Knowing Just One Gay Person Shifts Attitudes
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People who met and became acquainted with at least one gay person were more likely to later change their minds about…
Once You Lack Folate, The Damage Can’t Be Fixed
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Folate deficiency creates more problems in connection with cell division and DNA replication than previously thought, a…
How To Balance and Unify Body, Mind, and Spirit and Increase Intuition and Guidance
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When your body, mind, and spirit become one, you'll feel more authentic, more grounded in your personality, and at the…
Horoscope Current Week: December 17 to 23, 2018
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This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you…
Teaching Our Children About Love, Emotions, and Relationships
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A great irony of human existence is that love, which is arguably the single most desired goal in life, is so poorly…
The Magical Superpower That Could Transform All Your Relationships
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What if I told you that you had a magical superpower that could transform your relationships while enriching your life…
Are Your Thoughts Driving You Crazy?
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Sometimes your thoughts can drive you crazy, blocking clear thinking and impeding response flexibility. Sometimes your…
How To Infuse Your Family With The Spirit Of Generosity This Christmas
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Around this time each year, many children have made a Christmas wish list that includes items like toys, games, crafts…
Opioids And These Socioeconomic Factors Mix For Deaths Of Despair
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The overprescribing of opioid-based painkillers may be the main, but not sole, driver of the increased abuse of opioids…
Why People Who Live In The Country Are Less Likely To Survive Cancer
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It is easy to romanticise about escaping to the country, with its clean air, green space, and idyllic views. But our…
Living in Full Abundance: Delivering Our Gifts To The World and To Each Other
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It seems to me that our ongoing quest to secure material wealth—often to the point of excess, and with little regard…
Why Vegan Diets Are Adding To Malnutrition In Wealthy Countries
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Hidden hunger affects over two billion people, globally. The cause is a chronic lack of essential micronutrients in the…
How Financial Loss Can Have Catastrophic Effects On Health And Life
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People who have a financial shock are at greater risk of depression and a raft of other physical and mental health…
How To Be Healthier and Happier: Taking Responsibility for Yourself and Your Life
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Taking responsibility for ourselves includes taking a look at what is really bothering us, why we feel blasé about…
The Greatest Christmas Present Ever
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In a variety of teachings, unconditional love is the heart and soul of the spiritual life and the ultimate aim of the…
Being A Member Of The Community: Don’t Seek Friends, Be A Friend
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People are meant to live in communities. It is our nature; it is in our genes and in our jeans. Being connected with…
How Imagination Can Help Overcome Fear And Anxiety
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Almost everyone has something they fear – maybe it’s spiders, enclosed spaces, or heights. When we encounter these…
Stepping Out Of Our Little Corner and Open To Uplifting Others
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Nothing contributes more to unfolding our divine potential than “stepping out of our little corner,” reaching out…
How An App Can Help Fight Loneliness In Old People At Christmas
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Loneliness, as a leading cause of depression and obesity, is believed to cost £6,000 per person in health and social…
Is Combining Robots With The Internet Of Things The Next Great Leap Forward?
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The Internet of Things is a popular vision of objects with internet connections sending information back and forth to…
Hate Christmas? A Psychologist's Survival Guide For Grinches
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Two years ago, I came into work on December 1 to find a bag on my desk labelled “Karen’s Christmas Intervention”. It…
Why The Key To Humanity Isn't Genetic But Microbial
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What if the key to perfecting the human species were actually … yogurt? The fantasy of trying to perfect humanity…
The Mechanic Of Thoughts: Like Attracts Like
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Thoughts don't exist just between our ears with total privacy. They are quite public. Our thoughts exist as tiny…
Looking For A High-Tech Gift For A Young Child?
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Shopping for a new high-tech gift for the child in your life this holiday season? It’s easy to be overwhelmed by all…
Don't Stress The Kind Of Christmas Tree To Buy If You Reuse Or Compost
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Environmentally conscious consumers often ask me whether a real Christmas tree or an artificial one is the more…
How Chickens Became The Ultimate Symbol Of The Anthropocene
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We are living on the planet of the chickens. The broiler (meat) chicken now outweighs all wild birds put together by…
Why Multitasking Between Devices Is Associated With Poorer Attention And Memory
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How many times have you sat down to watch TV or a movie, only to immediately shift your attention to your smartphone or…
How Nature Is A Rich Source Of Medicine
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The Pacific yew tree is a fairly small and slow growing conifer native to the Pacific Northwest. The Gila monster is a…
Transforming Grief And Despair Into Acceptance, Contentment, And Love
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There are certain critical turning points when grief and despair begin to transform into acceptance, contentment, and…
Your Natural Power Of Imagination Is The Basic Creative Energy Of The Universe.
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Losers visualize the penalties of failure. Winners visualize the rewards of success. Today, we are going to talk about…
What Winter Solstice Rituals Tell Us About Indigenous People
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On the day of winter solstice, many Native American communities will hold religious ceremonies or community events.The…
Why You Should Not Worry About Screen Time But Focus On How You Use Technology
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Many Americans find themselves bombarded by expert advice to limit their screen time and break their addictions to…
Death and The Spirit World: What Happens At The Moment Of Death?
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At the moment of death, our soul rises out of its host body. If the soul is older and has experience from many former…
Why Older Adults May Need The Sex Talk Even More Than Teens
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Humans are sexual beings. This urge does not stop when the clock strikes 60. Or even 90.Young adults may deny older…
Here Are Some Tips For Truly Happy Holidays
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Each year it seems our travel gets more and more out of control. Between the multiple holidays, family we need to visit…
How To Make Reading Fun And Part Of Life
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The love of reading is one of the greatest gifts an adult can give to a child. Pragmatically, reading proficiently…
Control Your Attention and Empower Your Mind
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It is possible for the mind to become disempowered. It feels then as if reality is just a given, and all we can do is…
How Imaginary Friends Could Boost Children's Development
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Psychologists first became interested in imaginary friends in the early 19th century because they feared they could be…
5 Ways To Reduce The Risk Of Stillbirth
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Stillbirth is defined as the death of a baby of at least 20 weeks’ gestation or 400 grams in weight. Most stillbirths…
A Dangerous Prayer: "Show Me TheTruth"
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A woman told me that gratitude was her constant prayer, and I was impressed. But, I realized that her gratitude was…
How To Design Cities To Counter Loneliness
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Do you feel lonely? If you do, you are not alone. While you may think it’s a personal mental health issue, the…
The Bad News On Human Nature, In 10 Findings From Psychology
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It’s a question that’s reverberated through the ages – are humans, though imperfect, essentially kind, sensible,…
The Surprising Role Of Childhood Trauma In Athletic Success
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The story of Canadian speed skater and cyclist Clara Hughes, the first ever Olympian to win multiple medals in both the…
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