A University of Virginia study found that people prefer not to spend time alone without distractions. This article describes the measures people will take to avoid their own company.
Some recent studies have shown that human beings are actually hard-wired to gossip, and that gossip serves a social function in helping us bond with others. But do the negative consequences of gossip outweigh the positive ones?
According to Laurence Gonzales, making small changes in the way you approach everyday life will help you survive if disaster ever strikes. Read the article to find out his 14 survival skills.
Children in the modern world suffer from what one author has called “nature deficit disorder,” a lack of opportunities to enjoy and explore the natural world. Learn about the benefits nature provides children’s developing minds.
Through this quick animation, discover why breaking up your work will make you more productive. Be sure to try out some of the tips for yourself!
This article documents the current disputes about the safety of workers in the meat processing and meat packing industry.
Read about why expressing yourself shouldn’t be considered a luxury. Then find tips for ways to work self-expression into your daily life.
Do you have any pets in your family? Excluding chewing of furniture…do you ever get a sense of the benefits a pet like a dog can bring to your family’s health and well being? Bonding with pets can promote emotional, physical and social benefits.
The Mayo Clinic offers tips on forgiving those who hurt us and explains why it’s important to do so.
The topic of health insurance may not seem very exciting, but it has a clear, documented impact on our lives.
