At one time or another, just about every parent uses food to reward their kids for good behavior and achievements – or to console them when they’re sad or disappointed. When children make honor roll, win a big game or persevere through a struggle, a parent might express their pride and joy with candy or […] … learn more→

Many of the important benefits of a plant-based diet – particularly for climate health and animals – are well known. Yet despite the science being very clear, there remains confusion about the impact on human health. We have long known for example, that a diet centred around whole plant-foods – fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, beans, nuts and seeds […] … learn more→

One of the very first impressions you make on your better half is at the start of your married life when you give them a ring that is going to be a symbol of your engagement. The custom of proposing marriage with a ring has its origins from ancient Egypt but wasn’t common until the tradition was […] … learn more→

It’s important to be realistic when it comes to holding down more than one job. While the different career paths, new skills and additional income are all great incentives, having multiple commitments can be fairly stressful. Here are a few hidden costs to be aware of before saying yes to a greater workload. Maintaining a […] … learn more→

Anorexia is a severe psychological and eating disorder that can even turn out to be lethal. The public vigorously expresses its opinion on this problem — scientists write about it, media figures make programs, and doctors show patients photos of dystrophies. However, it should not be forgotten that obesity is almost as dangerous and is […] … learn more→

We live in a world growing ever closer in communication and education. But our exposure to global influences also reveals language barriers. Happily, the same internet that exposes us to languages we don’t know also gives us tools and resources to translate them. We’ll look at translation products and services from the viewpoint of a […] … learn more→

When college students seek help for a mental health issue on campus – something they are doing more often – the place they usually go is the college counseling center. But while the stigma of seeking mental health support has gone down, it has created a new problem: College counseling centers are now struggling to meet the increased demand. As […] … learn more→

We are creatures of habit. Between a third and half of our behaviour is habitual, according to research estimates. Unfortunately, our bad habits compromise our health, wealth and happiness. On average, it takes 66 days to form a habit. But positive behavioural change is harder than self-help books would have us believe. Only 40% of people can sustain their […] … learn more→

It is pointless to compare the episodes of Star Wars to extol the merits of the one, the deficiencies of the other, but it is time, at the time when the third and last trilogy of the cycle started in 1977, and while The Mandalorian triumphs over Disney +, to examine the management of the franchise by the Walt […] … learn more→

Autumn has given way to winter. And with it, the colors of the season that we have fired are gone: the green that covered the deciduous trees becomes a fan of colors, ranging from ocher to orange. The pigments responsible for these colors are essential for human health. In addition, the quality of food is related to […] … learn more→