After a long day at work, the last thing anyone wants to do is come back to a house full of chores, but this is unfortunately most of our realities. Whether that be the laundry, cooking, washing dirty plates, or vacuuming, maintaining a household can be a full-time job in … [Read more...] about Sharing is caring when it comes to splitting household chores
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Communicating your mental health needs is tough. These 3 tips can help
Managing mental health is a life-long practice. Healthy communication, too, is a life-long practice. Your mental health needs to change (sometimes daily). Therefore, the way you communicate those needs to friends and loved ones will be an ongoing process. Communicating your … [Read more...] about Communicating your mental health needs is tough. These 3 tips can help
Why do we find puppies so gosh dang cute?
With those big eyes and perfect little paws, dogs hold a special place in our hearts. Our strong bond with these furry creatures started around 40,000 years ago in hunter-gatherer societies. New research from Duquesne University has explored exactly how and why we’ve chosen to … [Read more...] about Why do we find puppies so gosh dang cute?
Locked-in individuals type quicker with this new system
For those living with locked-in syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other conditions that cause motor impairment, technology and software that enable communication have come a long way. Empowering those who can’t talk to communicate with computer interfaces has changed lives for the … [Read more...] about Locked-in individuals type quicker with this new system
Banana paper saves potatoes by blocking worm communication
The potato cyst nematode is a pathogenic worm and something of a global menace. When these little critters come across potato farms they infest the crops, drastically reducing yield and size. Some areas of Africa see a 60 percent decline in potato yield after infestation, … [Read more...] about Banana paper saves potatoes by blocking worm communication