• Cognitive Decline

    Cognitive Decline

    Strategies for Keeping the Mind Sharp While Growing Old Keeping the mind sharp while growing old is important for maintaining cognitive health. Here are strategies recommended by experts to help ward off cognitive decline: Physical activities: 150 minutes of physical activities a week, with moderate intensity  is the goal. Walking, dancing, and gardening may help.

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  • History of the Turin Shroud

    First Exhibition: The Shroud of Turin was publicly presented in Lirey, France, for the first time in 1355. Current Residence: It was kept in the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista in Turin, Italy, since 1578. Scientific Investigations:  The 1988 Carbon Dating: An international team of researchers carried out an analysis for carbon dating on a

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  • The Power of Gratitude

    The Power of Gratitude

    How does the power of gratitude enhance or improve life? The power of gratitude has a profound impact on enhancing and improving life in various ways. Here are some key benefits: Constant and active practice of gratitude can drastically improve one’s mental wellbeing including, depression, anxiety, and extreme stress. It shifts focus and concentration from

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  • Why Do People Love Nostalgia

    Nostalgia is a powerful emotion that people often cherish for several reasons: Nostalgia provides a sense of emotional comfort by reconnecting us with pleasant memories and experiences from the past. It can be an experience of warmth, joy, and security, particularly during the difficult times Reflecting on past experiences helps individuals maintain a sense of

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  • Virtual communities

    Virtual communities

    Virtual Communities:  Subcultures thrive in online communities. These virtual spaces often complement or even replace physical gatherings Subcultures are provided with safe havens to flourish within the virtual world. These sites are places where people can meet, interact, and hang out. One could even say that virtual communities have now become the bedrock from which

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  • Are pets the new children,  what is this emerging trend? 

    This is an interesting trend which is believed to be rapidly gaining popularity among younger generations; it is that of dogs becoming new children. Possible explanations for this will be explained below: Many people, particularly Millennials and Gen Z, find that dogs provide the companionship and emotional support they need. Dogs are known to be

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  • Remote Working…To Be Or Not To Be… That Is The Question.

    Remote working has had a significant impact on the millennial generation. Some of the effects of remote work on the millennials cover a broad spectrum from social to psychological effects. Advantages: Work-Life Balance A large proportion of millennials stated that remote work has been beneficial in their work-life balance due to the flexibility of remote

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  • Telomeres and aging The caps on our chromosomes and their impact on lifespan

    Telomeres are often referred to as the “caps” at the ends of chromosomes. They play a crucial role in protecting our DNA from damage and ensuring the stability of our genetic information.  So What Are Telomeres? Telomeres are repetitive sequences of DNA located at the ends of chromosomes. They act as protective buffers, preventing the

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  • “3 Body Problem” a Netflix series has amassed a mixed bag of reviews from audiences and critics alike An Overview – It is an adaptation of the first novel in Chinese science fiction author Cixin Liu’s Trilogy “Remembrance of Earth’s Past”. Directed by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who are best known for their work

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  • What Happens When We Dream?

    Why Do We Dream? This topic has fascinated philosophers and scientists alike and also those of us with curious minds for centuries.  We explore here some of the theories about why and how we dream: One popular theory, proposed by Sigmund Freud, proposes that dreams are a way for our unconscious minds to process thoughts

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