If you’re a parent to a teenager, then odds are you’re all too familiar with smartphone addiction. But what you probably didn’t know is that handing a smartphone to your child is as harmful as giving them a gram of cocaine. According to Mandy Saligari, an addiction specialist at London’s Harley Street Drug and Alcohol...
We are reminded time and again that we simply don’t deserve dogs. Our four-legged companions are so infinitely loyal, courageous, and loving that a world without them would be a sad place indeed. No one knows this better than the Nepalese who have a special date dedicated to celebrating the man’s best friend. Kukur Tihar...
Everybody loves a good hug. Hugs are a universal language that communicates love, comfort, and reassurance. But there’s more to hugging than just feeling good. The science behind why we hug reveals that there are complex biological and psychological processes at work when we give and receive hugs. Research has shown that the fuzzy feeling...
Jasmine is one of the most recognizable scents among perfume connoisseurs, but did you know that this tropical plant is also a tried and tested natural remedy for a variety of ailments? For centuries, jasmine has been used to alleviate everything from anxiety and insomnia to mood swings and upset stomach. Essential oil extracted from...