Being an adult is serious business. Trying to keep it all together while holding down a job to pay the bills. Taking care of your kids and loved ones while dealing with all the other stresses of life. And trying to do it all with flair and a smile so people don’t know how much… Continue reading Five Reasons We Need Whimsy in Our Lives
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Ten Things People Want You to Know as They Age
As we get older, our needs and desires change. We know what we want, our preferences, dislikes, what makes us feel comfortable, etc. Do other people really know and understand what matters most to us? Do caretakers and family members know the wishes of those closest to them? What is it that most people want… Continue reading Ten Things People Want You to Know as They Age
Quick to Laugh or Smile? The Reason May Be in Your Genes
Why do some people immediately burst into laughter after a humorous moment, while others can barely crack a smile? New research examined emotional reactivity and suggested that one of the answers may lie in a person’s DNA. Claudia M. Haase of Northwestern University and Ursula Beermann of the University of Geneva co-authored the study, which… Continue reading Quick to Laugh or Smile? The Reason May Be in Your Genes