Cognitive Stimulation Therapy

Positive Peer Pressure: A Force for Growth and Well-Being When people hear the term peer pressure, they often think of negative situations, such as being encouraged to make poor choices. However, peer pressure can also be positive and beneficial. Positive peer...

Animals Making A Comeback From Extinction Many animal species that were once close to extinction are making remarkable comebacks thanks to years of conservation work. Although these animals were not completely extinct, many had populations so small that scientists...

  Kellogg's Brings Back Toys in the Cereal Box to Celebrate Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 For many adults, opening a new box of cereal was about more than breakfast—it was about discovering the surprise hidden inside. Tiny toys, puzzles, stickers, decoder rings, and...

Could Octopuses Be Smarter Than We Ever Imagined? When you think of intelligent animals, you might picture dolphins, chimpanzees, or even dogs. But scientists say one of the smartest creatures on Earth may actually be the octopus. Octopuses have amazed researchers for...

The Praying Mantis: A Tiny Insect with Big Symbolism Have you ever spotted a praying mantis sitting quietly in a garden or on a porch? With its folded front legs, it almost looks as if it is praying. Although it is just an insect, the praying mantis has fascinated...

Should Restaurants Have Rules for Children's Behavior? A family-owned restaurant in California recently received a lot of attention after posting a sign asking parents to make sure their children behave while dining. The sign explains that the restaurant welcomes...

Alternate Lives: If You Could Start Over, What Would You Become? Have you ever wondered what your life might have looked like if you had chosen a different path? Many seniors spent decades building careers, raising families, serving in the military, volunteering, or...

Does leisure make us happy? Often the answer is no.  Many people think that having lots of free time will make them happier. But research shows that happiness often comes from how we spend our time, not simply how much free time we have. Many people think that having...

Autonomous Vehicles Self-driving cars (also called autonomous vehicles) have the potential to change transportation in major ways. Here are some of the main advantages and disadvantages: Advantages Most traffic accidents are caused by human error, such as distracted...

Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary: Looking Back with Pride, Looking Ahead with Hope As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, we have a special opportunity to reflect on our nation's journey and the role each generation has played in shaping its...