Mindset and Positive Aging The latest discussions around mindset and positive aging focus on how a person’s beliefs, social connections, purpose, and daily habits may affect health and quality of life as they grow older. Researchers are moving away from the idea that...

TV or Talking: The Pros and Cons As people grow older, staying active in both mind and body becomes very important. Many senior citizens enjoy watching television because it is relaxing and easy to do. Spending time with other people can also be helpful because it...

Gossip: More Than Just Talking Have you ever talked about someone who wasn’t there? Most people have. This is called gossip. Gossip has been part of human life for thousands of years. In small villages, families, and communities, people shared stories and news about...

‘Having poetry in a public space transports us, even if we don’t understand it’ American writer Judith Chernaik founded Poems on the Underground in 1986. Here, she reads a poem at Bank Underground station to celebrate the project’s 40th anniversary Forty years after...

The Pandemic May Have Changed Young People for the Better The COVID-19 pandemic was a hard time for people around the world. Schools closed, families stayed home, and many people felt lonely or afraid. Young people especially faced big challenges. They missed friends,...

Should We Ban Junk Food in Schools? Banning junk food on school grounds is a debated, yet effective, strategy to combat childhood obesity and improve academic focus by removing high-calorie, low-nutrient food options. Proponents cite better health outcomes and dietary...

The ‘Peace’ rose – celebrating 90 years A young Francis Meilland with the ‘Peace’ rose. Copyright: Meilland family Each year on April 29th, National Peace Rose Day honors a well-known and fruitful garden rose. The large light yellow to cream-colored flowers of the...

How to Let Go of Little Annoyances Everyone deals with small problems every day. Maybe someone cuts you off in traffic, your phone dies at the wrong time, or a friend is late. These little things can feel big in the moment. How we handle them can affect our health,...

Small Talk is Good For Us Many underestimate how much we'll enjoy it, study finds.  Engaging in conversations, even on topics we think will be boring, can lead to surprisingly meaningful interactions. If you’re avoiding small talk or casual chats because you think...

 Can Chicken Noodle Soup Really Cure My Cold? When you’re sick, a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup can taste amazing. It’s cozy, gentle on your throat, and somehow makes you feel a little better. Many people say it can “cure” a cold. But is that really true? The short...