A new study offers up more concrete proof that using social media can lead to increased depression and feelings of loneliness and isolation. Knowing this risk, why then do so many among us spend their time on these social media platforms? … [Read more...]
Can We Trust TV News?
"I don't watch the news anymore." A good friend of mind made this statement recently at a dinner party and his words were echoed by many around the table. In fact, more than half of the people there made the same declaration. So what's going on? … [Read more...]
Personal Finance Roundup VII
We've had some very positive feedback on our "personal finance roundup" series and we're pleased that reader's find this "digest" approach so helpful. There are some really terrific resources out there and this latest roundup includes 12 of those articles. … [Read more...]
Doing Good for Goodness Sake
Do you believe that if you do good, that good will come back to you in the form of a reward? Should we expect good to come back to us, or should we do good deeds, simply because that's the right thing to do -- do good, just for the sake of it? … [Read more...]
Funny Pets React to Halloween
Halloween has come and gone this year, but we can still enjoy the best memories of that day. And of course, when their parents involve them in the merriment of Halloween, pets provide some of the cutest and funniest moments. … [Read more...]
How Positive Psychology Can Improve Your Everyday Life
If you're like most people, you probably feel disheartened and down sometimes. Whether we stress about work, family, our love life or the political climate, problems, whether they be personal or global, can cast a pall over our life. Happily, there is a solution. … [Read more...]