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As you enter your retirement years, you’ll discover that you have more time than ever to invest in cultural exploration and traveling. Though most of us have traveled domestically, many adults have never actually traveled abroad. If you’re inexperienced in international travel, planning such a vacation may feel like a daunting task. Though traveling to a new county is indeed a big undertaking, adequate research and planning will provide you with the foresight you need to manage any tricky situations that may arise. Follow these straightforward tips to make your first inte... more ...

Though many of us are convinced that we’re eating well, most of us could afford to improve our diets in a number of ways. Those of us who eat large servings of food, for instance, may be accidentally overshoot our daily caloric goals. Some of us may struggle with snacking or binge eating. Making a few simple changes to your diet, however, can drastically improve your health, leading to improved mood, increased energy, healthier skin, and stress-free weight loss. Follow these simple tips to improve your diet for the better!  Pace Yourself Your taste buds are particular... more ...

Have you ever been told by others that you’re too quiet, anxious, or introverted? Do you pick up on details that others seem to miss? Does noise or stress seem to affect you more than your peers and colleagues? If you relate to this description, you might be considered a “Highly Sensitive Person.” Sensitivity: A Survival Strategy Though HSPs do not make up the majority of the population, up to 1 in 5 adults appear to have this increased sensitivity to sensory processing. Researchers have also discovered highly sensitive populations in animals ranging from horses to ... more ...

Why haven't you taken the trash out? Pick up your dirty socks! Are you really eating another slice of cake? Nagging is unpleasant for everyone. Hassling others to get your needs met can be just as frustrating as getting hassled. Though nagging is a natural reaction to bothersome situations, it is rarely an effective communication technique. Eliminating nagging altogether can be an extremely difficult undertaking. By making a few small changes, however, you can significantly improve your ability to express your desires in a positive and productive manner. For Those Who Nag:&n... more ...

90% of people experience tension headaches throughout their lives. Though most of us occasionally experience these common headaches, many also suffer from other types of head pain. Differentiating these headaches from one another, however, can sometimes be a challenge. Are you trying to decipher which kind of headache you're suffering from? Skim this quick guide to gain a better understanding of the type of headache you may be experiencing. Tension Headaches Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. Pain is generally felt in the forehead or in the neck and back... more ...

Resilience is the ability to bounce back from painful or challenging situations. In your day to day life, you've likely encountered individuals with both high and low levels of resilience. After surviving a traumatic life event, a person with limited resilience may struggle to recover, perhaps slipping into negative thought patterns or engaging in destructive behaviors. A highly resilient individual will likely recover from the same event more quickly. Despite enduring hardship, these resilient individuals are able to process their experiences in more productive ways, resulting in faster r... more ...

In recent years, scientists and laymen alike have learned more about asexuality. Despite an increasing recognition of the term, many people still hold numerous misconceptions regarding what asexuality is and isn't. If a person experiences a persistent lack of sexual desire towards individuals of any gender, they may choose to identify as asexual. Roughly 1% of the population is thought to be asexual. Though most asexuals tend to use the same label, individuals may approach their sexual lives, or lack thereof, in a variety of different ways. Learning more about asexuality will all... more ...

What Really Counts as Cheating?What do you consider cheating? Most monogamous individuals will agree that having a physical affair while in a serious relationship is a treacherous form of betrayal. The term "cheating," however, often covers a variety of other behaviors, many of which fall into a grey area. Is flirting considered cheating, or is it only unacceptable when the flirting partner develops feelings for others? Is watching porn acceptable or not? Many individuals find such questions difficult to answer, as there is no universal definition for cheating. What is acceptabl... more ...

If your four-legged friend is looking at you with big, sad eyes, he may be trying to tell you something. Animals don't always whine or act out when they don't feel well. As a pet owner, you need to know your animal's routine, and be alert when it changes from the norm. Here are a few symptoms that may indicate health problems and require a trip to your veterinarian.  Weight LossJust like humans, animals will drop pounds if they get more exercise, or if they cut down on snacks and extra helpings. Unexpected weight loss, however, may indicate a serious health problem. If yo... more ...

Romantic relationships can be complicated, messy, and emotionally draining. For these reasons and others, singles are increasingly turning to "friends with benefits" relationships. In such relationships, two consenting adults generally enter into sex-based, no-strings-attached partnerships. Though FWB relationships can be freeing and sexually gratifying, they are often tricky to maintain. If one partner "catches feelings" for the other, for instance, the arrangement may fall apart. To maintain a successful friends with benefits relationship, both partners have to accep... more ...