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Displays of affection, such as hugging, kissing and holding hands, can be good for your health. They can reduce stress, boost mood and improve quality of life. Being affectionate in both public and private is […]

Americans disapprove of the Trump administration’s policies targeting science and medicine by a margin of more than 2 to 1, according to a survey by Rutgers and other universities.This post was originally published on this […]

Why did Aritzia open a café inside its flagship store in Toronto? Why did Burberry pivot from fashion photography to cinematic ads that transport viewers into dreamlike sequences? And why is Simons, Canada’s remaining department […]

Umpires’ decisions often upset sports fans, especially during a close contest.This post was originally published on this site

Elected officials, political analysts, and nonprofit organizations have for years spotlighted the spread of online election information in Western democracies—largely with a focus on media platforms popular in these nations, such as X and Facebook.This […]

They’re a common office menace: the nosy coworker. They read over shoulders, loiter as friends chitchat, ask uncomfortable personal questions. It can be tempting to duck for cover whenever you see them heading your way.This […]

Playing music in open-plan offices improves productivity and well-being, according to a Cardiff University researcher.This post was originally published on this site

New research conducted in conjunction with Southern Cross University has revealed the web of systems through which financial abuse can be perpetrated in ways that are largely unchecked, and with significant perpetrator autonomy. The study, […]

Friendship is essential to well-being. Friends bring joy, a sense of acceptance, belonging and support in times of need.This post was originally published on this site

The U.K. asylum system systematically wears down people seeking asylum, creating a cycle of psychological harm that undermines their ability to cope with continued adversity in the U.K., according to a new study.This post was […]