With so many goals and plans in our daily lives, are we forgetting to...
Enjoying short-term pleasurable activities that don’t lead to long-term goals contributes at least as much to a happy life as self-control, according to new research.
Based on their findings, the researchers argue for a greater...
How much do love and marriage play into overall well-being?
A study—published in the Journal of Positive Psychology—examines the relationship histories of 7,532 people followed from ages 18 to 60 to determine who reported to be happiest at the end of their lives.
“People often...
What are the health issues related to dog neutering?
Vulnerability to health issues related to neutering varies greatly depending on the dog breed, according to a 10-year study of 35 breeds.
Some dog breeds have higher risk of developing certain cancers and joint disorders...
Your Prince Charming looks a lot more like everyone else’s Prince Charming than you...
The qualities people list as ideal in potential partners don’t really reflect personal preferences so much as they are just generally positive qualities, according to new research.
Perhaps our ideal partner is funny, attractive, and...
Health effects of microwaves & ovens
We’ve all been told either by a friend or family member the health effects of standing in front of a microwave, or over using an oven.
But is this actually true?
Today I will help you...
What if it’s your genes that make you insecure in love?
Each day for about three weeks, close to 100 heterosexual couples in Montreal tracked their feelings during daily interactions with their romantic partners.
Researchers were interested in whether a fairly common genetic variant in the...
Should we be eating cassava?
Manihot Esculenta is the scientific name for what is commonly called cassava. This food is part of the basic diet in tropical countries, being the main ingredient of many dishes.
This food contains a large...
Children grow better with some directive parenting
Stereotypes suggest the sensitive, caring mother—but not father—responding to a young child’s emotional needs.
Research on dads has long suggested that men may interact differently with their children: being more direct, sometimes pushing the child...
The virus is still here, but most people don’t clean right
It’s important you know how to buy the right cleaning products and use them correctly during the COVID-19 pandemic, disinfectant expert Bill Wuest warns.
Many household cleaners, once ubiquitous and taken for granted, are flying...
Harsh criticism of youtuber Myka Stauffer who has decided to ‘relocate’ her adopted son
Critics accuse her of "profiting" from the child and his condition on his YouTube channel for years and getting rid of him when it suits him
When adoptions, especially international ones, fail (6-11%, especially for...
