It wouldn’t be Mother’s Day without flowers and a messy breakfast in bed. But is there more we can do for mom’s long-term benefit, and perhaps even for motherhood in general? There surely is, experts say, and it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. As May 10 approaches, here are a few things […]
For more than a decade, researchers at the University of Virginia’s Curry School of Education and Human Development have been developing, testing and disseminating a set of practices called “Banking Time” that builds positive relationships between teachers and their students. Amanda Williford, an associate professor and a member of that team, believes these practices can […]
It’s not news that health officials want everybody to wear a face mask in public as a measure to slow the spread of COVID-19. The novel coronavirus is an extremely small particle that hitches a ride with droplets of saliva and mucus expelled through breathing, speaking, sneezing, coughing, and laughing. That’s why using simple fabrics […]
What do stress, loneliness and lack of sleep have in common? They are all factors that can weaken your immune system and make you more susceptible to COVID-19, according to Rice University’s Christopher Fagundes, an associate professor in the department of psychological sciences who studies the link between mental and immune health. Fagundes is available […]
Minimalism, originally used to describe mid-century art, has grown to become much more than simple decluttering, or a design aesthetic. It’s now becoming one of the defining virtues of our age, with dozens of books and blogs guiding us on how to live with less. Marie Kondo. Sustainability. Ethical fashion. KeepCups. Social media detoxes. Friend […]
The discarded financial savings plan, the series of lapsed diets, the exercise regimen that starts with a bang and ends just as abruptly … Most of us have very little trouble beginning the process of kicking a bad habit, but sticking to the repetitive and tedious routines that replace our old vices can be as dull […]
The morning after a big holiday or birthday is guaranteed to be a rough one if you had a big night and indulged in a shot or three or one of those cute seasonal cocktails that has way more sugar than you’d realized. Hangovers do tend to get worse as you get older because your […]
Social and physical modifications can make aging in place more accessible at the same time they positively impact cognitive function in older adults living alone, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. “Disabled older individuals living alone were likely to experience a decline in cognitive function over time,” […]
