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Play ball! (It’s good for you)

Boys who participate in sports in early childhood are less likely to experience later depressive and anxiety symptoms—known as emotional distress—in middle childhood, a new study led by Université de Montréal psychoeducator Marie-Josée Harbec. Published today in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, the study also suggests that boys who experience less emotional distress […]

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Minimalism Isn’t As Bad As You Think

Followtheflow/Shutterstock By Reecha Kulkarni/Sept. 10, 2021 12:58 pm EDT Within the constraints of capitalism, minimalism as a lifestyle has surprisingly flourished. While its origin story begins within the 1960s art movement that celebrated abstract “minimal” showcases of raw materials and shapes, the plot has been furthered by its appearance in products, architecture, and living (via New […]

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What It Really Means When You Dream About Cars

Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/Sept. 1, 2021 1:38 pm EDT In the waking world, cars are so much more than a machine. Sure, they are basically just a means of transportation, but consider what that really means; they give you the power to get to work and back home again, and they allow you to […]

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Can You Repair Ear Gauge Damage?

Axel Bueckert/Shutterstock By Jackie Manno/Aug. 31, 2021 5:38 pm EDT Everyone remembers the pop punk and emo days of the 2000s where ear gauges (most professional piercers would prefer for you to refer to them as ear stretching) were everywhere you could turn your head. These edgy body modifications work by gradually increasing the width of your […]

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How To Date If You Have An Anxious Attachment Style

Dating in today’s day and age looks nothing like it once did. While people used to connect with their dates on surface level likes and dislikes, these days, we have the chance to learn more about our partners than ever before. From horoscope compatibility, to love languages, and even our Myers-Briggs personality types (via Very […]

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This Is Why You Should Always Have These Monitors In Your Home

While you may do many things to keep your home and everyone in it safe and secure, from keeping doors locked to installing security cameras, there are few things you should always have in your home to ensure your loved ones’ health and wellbeing: smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and a radon detector.  Depending on the state, […]

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This Is Why You Should Always Have Vinegar In Your Home

Your utility closet always needs a few things: batteries, a hammer, a steamer and other essentials. But, vinegar is the one-stop shop for nearly all of your household cleaning needs. From your laundry room to the kitchen and even your patio, white vinegar can clean just about anything. Plus, it’s all-natural, meaning that you won’t […]

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What To Expect When You Book A Diabetes Screening

While most of us know that we need to schedule routine maintenance for our cars and even our heating and A/C systems before they break down rather than waiting for disaster to strike, sometimes we’re not quite as conscientious when it comes to our own health and well-being. Sure, we might undergo an annual physical […]