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Dogs, masters of indexical semiotics

Dogs, masters of indexical semiotics

When we study animal communication we usually analyze the languages ​​that animals such as dolphins, bees or dogs use to communicate with each other. The greatest difficulty in these analyzes is that, as a different species that we are, it is difficult for us to access the communication thresholds that each animal species has, and for […] … learn more→

From memories to the imagination, how is the taste of chocolate transmitted

From memories to the imagination, how is the taste of chocolate transmitted

If, in France, historically, chocolate is first and foremost a luxury drink, it is now democratized and present in many forms: bars, sweets, desserts, cakes, creams, drinks … A ballet of variations that s’ enriches each year as Christmas approaches. No sooner has the chocolate fair (with its famous parade of dresses, illustrating the virtuosity of […] … learn more→

Learning to be optimistic: an educational issue?

Learning to be optimistic: an educational issue?

At a time marked by the end of great hopes , humanity seems to be engaged in a race for disaster, where reasons to hope, and to believe in a better and smiling future, are, if not nonexistent, at least very rare. As chaos seems more certain than progress , what sense can it have to be still optimistic? Is an […] … learn more→

The pros and cons of lawsuit loans

The pros and cons of lawsuit loans

Lawsuit loans (or settlement loans) can be tricky affairs, as they can take a fairly long time to get issued. More often than not, companies drag on the lawsuit for years in the hope that you will give up.  To counter this stance of companies, many people opt for lawsuit loans which to help them […] … learn more→

Simple safety tips for trick-or-treating after Fauci greenlighted Halloween 2021

Simple safety tips for trick-or-treating after Fauci greenlighted Halloween 2021

\The air is getting chillier, pumpkins are perched on porches and kids across the country are planning their spooky costumes. As a professor of pediatric nursing and a mom to four young children, I know the excitement and anxiety that pandemic holidays bring to children and parents alike. Halloween 2020 brought creative ways to trick or treat […] … learn more→

To better manage screen time, distinguish between “good” and “bad” practices?

To better manage screen time, distinguish between “good” and “bad” practices?

The Covid-19 pandemic has profoundly changed our lives, and in particular the time we spend on screens. The blurred border that exists between recreational and educational uses raises questions that we are only beginning to understand, especially with regard to young people. Even before the onset of Covid-19, screen time was a concern. A 2019-2020 New Zealand survey found […] … learn more→

How does smoking marijuana affect academic performance? Two researchers explain how it can alter more than just moods

How does smoking marijuana affect academic performance? Two researchers explain how it can alter more than just moods

In a trend that coincided with the pandemic, marijuana use among college students in 2020 reached levels not seen since the 1980s. That’s according to the latest research from Monitoring the Future – an annual survey that looks at drug and alcohol use among the nation’s young people. Below, Jason R. Kilmer and Christine M. Lee – both […] … learn more→

If you want to support the health and wellness of kids, stop focusing on their weight

If you want to support the health and wellness of kids, stop focusing on their weight

Since the pandemic started, people of all ages have gained weight. At the same time, the rate at which youth and young adults are seeking treatment for eating disorders, particularly anorexia nervosa and binge eating disorder, has increased. While the reasons for these changes are complex, pandemic-related stress and weight bias – the belief that a thin body is good and healthy, while a […] … learn more→

Reshaping the body: 5 points to get liposuction abroad

Reshaping the body: 5 points to get liposuction abroad

Self-confidence starts with your inner determination. But the body type takes part. Are deposits on hips, abdomen, or arms the reasons you feel out-of-tune? Sometimes the optimal diet and regular sport are not the solutions, and you can try liposuction to get rid of stored fat. It is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures […] … learn more→

How do I know if I suffer from 'nomophobia', an irrational fear of not having a mobile phone (or WhatsApp)?

How do I know if I suffer from ‘nomophobia’, an irrational fear of not having a mobile phone (or WhatsApp)?

In recent years, the use of mobile phones has grown exponentially, especially after the emergence of smart devices. These have become our pocket (and life) companions who accompany us wherever we go. However, excessive and non-rational use can cause problems of dependency, addiction and fear. Nomophobia (non-mobile-phone-phobia) can be understood as an extreme fear or anxiety of an irrational […] … learn more→