The Beauty of Questions
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- October 28, 2012
Karen Horneffer-Ginter explores the all-too-often overlooked potential of questions. When properly used, questions can connect us to one another: A heartfelt "How are you?" or "How was your day?" can bring us closer to the life of a loved one. Sometimes, too, questions can help us better understand ourselves. We know when we've encountered a
READ MOREBig Explosions, Small Reasons: Study Explains Why Social Rule Breakers Spark Angry Outbursts
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- October 18, 2012
Why do some some people explode at little annoying things and others don't, like when dealing with customer service people or someone cutting in line at the grocery store? A yet-to-be-published Duke University study explains some of the reasons behind this behavior. Experts advise people to recognize the behavior, identify "triggers" and work on changing their response.
READ MOREThe Gospel According to Pinterest
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- October 10, 2012
Pinterest has emerged as an unlikely fountain of life lessons and inspirational homilies, as people have been "pinning" graphic representations of quotes from people as diverse as Elizabeth Taylor and William Shakespeare. The New York Times, 10/4/2012
READ MOREHow Sleep Deprivation Affects Our Attractiveness And Approachability
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- September 14, 2012
Researchers from the Medical Institutet Karolinska in Stockholm, Sweden have shown in a recent study that lack of sleep not only affects our attractiveness but also our approachability. Dr. John Axelsson explains, "Our first experiment has shown that people are perceived differently when they have been deprived of sleep; the second one shows that, on
READ MORETrain Your Brain to Be Positive, and Feel Happier Every Day: It Only Sounds Corny
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- August 29, 2012
Research indicates people who adopt an attitude of "self compassion," especially during challenging times, are healthier. Whether one's difficulties are small or large, Duke University professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Mark Leary, points to the importance of "treating yourself like a kind friend. When bad things happen to a friend, you wouldn't yell at him."
READ MOREDelayed Development: 20-Somethings Blame the Brain
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- August 22, 2012
As it turns out, the brain, once thought to be fully grown after puberty, is still evolving into its adult shape well into a person's third decade. Biologists, psychologists and sociologists are increasingly seeing the years between 18 to 25 as a distinct phase of human development, worthy of much more study. Dr. Jeffrey J.
READ MOREShould Teens Take A Relationship “Break-Up” Class?
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- August 10, 2012
Boston health officials are holding a "Break-Up Summit" for teens as part of a national program called "Start Strong," which is aimed at preventing dating violence. According to Nicole Daley, who heads Boston's Start Strong program, a bad relationship can lead to depression, low self-esteem, failing grades, unwanted pregnancy, and even physical confrontation. Chicago Now,
READ MOREDivorcé’s Guide to Marriage
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- July 26, 2012
Sometimes it takes going through a bad marriage to figure out what makes a good marriage. A new study has revealed that five common themes underlie most divorces. Divorced people learn the five lessons about marriage the hard way… but you can apply these lessons to your life right now as a strategy for a
READ MOREFriends of a Certain Age: Why Is It Hard to Make Friends Over 30?
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- July 25, 2012
Finding people you want to spend time with can be a challenge when life gets in the way. Rebecca G. Adams, a professor of sociology and gerontology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, explains the phenomenon like this: As external conditions change (people coupling off, having kids, changing jobs, etc.), it simply becomes
READ MOREWhen Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Crash the Party
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- July 6, 2012
Is it OK to discretely check your smartphone at a dinner party? Is it acceptable to take some cellphone photos of the table settings and other guests and tweet them live from the party without asking others to use their likeness? Katherine Rosman looks at how people are policing these issues. She writes about one
READ MORE50 Simple Ways to Make Others Feel Special
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- July 3, 2012
Think Simple Now, 6/25/2012
READ MORELoneliness, living alone may lead to a shorter lifespan
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- June 27, 2012
CBS News, 6/19/2012
READ MORENeed Space in a Relationship? Just Don’t Say It That Way
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- June 21, 2012
There are ways to get more space if you need it without hurting the feelings of your partner, and giving each other space can make a big difference in the long term health of a relationship. The Wall Street Journal, 6/18/2012
READ MOREN.J., Other States Turn Focus to Pets in Fight Against Distracted Driving
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- June 9, 2012
Keeping your dog on your lap while driving is a serious distraction; not having your dog strapped in means that during a crash, the animal could become a flying missile, going right through the windshield. ABC News, 6/6/2012
READ MOREWhat Couples Want to Know But Are Too Shy to Ask
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- May 30, 2012
Read on for tips on how to talk to your spouse about improving your sex life, particularly when you're not satisfied or when problems arise. The Wall Street Journal, 5/29/2012
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