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The Power of Hugs: How Embracing Your Kids and Grandkids Makes Them Smarter & Happier
Yes, hugs matter. As a matter of fact, besides providing physical affection, increased mental-health, and boosting happiness, research shows the more you hug your kids and grandkids, the smarter they get! The science behind the emotional benefits of hugging is vast....
Unlocking Happiness: The Science of Gratitude and Your Brain
You’ve heard these before: -Gratitude turns what we have into enough. -Learn to embrace and be thankful for what you have right now. -Gratitude is the foundation of all abundance. And it's true. Gratitude comes from the Latin word gratia. It means having grace,...
Refresh Your Recycling: 10 Things to Stop Recycling Right Now
My husband and I pride ourselves on being conscious of recycling. We recycle A LOT. But recently I’ve been reading about recycling contamination. That’s when your heart is in the right place for recycling, but you’re causing more harm than good. So where do you draw...
Empowering Prevention: How We Can All Help Prevent Suicide
988 is the new nationwide Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Simply dial or text 988 and receive support and care. You can also use the hotline if someone you love is in crisis. If you’re a veteran you can dial 988, then press 1. You’ll be connected directly to the Veterans...
Revolutionizing Safety: Innovative Seat Belts for Families with Disabilities and Health Concerns
Odds are, you haven't heard of Natalie Bell. But she's a hero to parents around the world after she solved a problem in a life-saving, creative way. She worried about her daughter, Shae. If she were in a car accident, how would the emergency team know her daughter was...
Japanese Stone Artist Transforms Rocks into Majestic Works of Art
Remember pet rocks? Well, you have never seen pet rocks quite like this before. Japanese Stone artist Akie Nakata’s artwork is breathtaking. She's caused quite a global stir with her creative ability to take a plain stone and transform it into stunning life-like...
Community Connection: Supermarkets with Senior-Friendly Chat Lanes
A supermarket in the Netherlands is making a difference with its initiatives by responding to the disconnection in culture by honoring our elders. Beautiful, yes? And research shows we need social connection now, more than ever. The trend of letting customers scan...
Cats Are More Social Than You Think
You call Fluffy, and she comes running. You'd like to believe that your cat is responding to your voice, acknowledging her name. Well, according to research, it seems your intuition is spot on. Japanese scientists, in a study published in the journal "Scientific...
A 14-Year-Old’s Heartfelt Plea: Sending Her Beloved Dog’s Letter to Heaven, and the Touching Reply from the Post Office
The loss of a beloved pet is heart-wrenching because we love our dogs. We have a deep bond with pets and they become true family members. When they cross over the rainbow bridge, it's extremely difficult to say goodbye. We recently had to go through this loss with our...
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