We’re in the middle of a teen mental health crisis – and girls are at its epicenter. Depression rates almost doubled in Girls in a period of 6 years, and admissions to emergency rooms because of self harm has tripled within 5 years. Is this trend related to social media and smart phone use? Find out the evidence we have and why girls are more affected then boys.
Archives for June 2024
Do You Need to Wash Rice Before Cooking?
Rice is a staple food for billions of people in Asia and Africa. It’s also a versatile ingredient for many iconic dishes from around the world, including dolmades from Greece, risottos from Italy, paella from Spain and rice puddings from the United Kingdom. Despite its universal appeal, the question asked in every kitchen, be it a professional one or your own home, is whether you should pre-wash (or rinse) your rice before cooking. Find out in this article the scientific evidence in relation to washing your rice.
4 Techniques for Resolving Conflicts Without Stress
Today we’re going to look at ideas on how to manage emotions in your relationships so that they are more effective in marriage, in the extended family, in your religious community, or at work. Some people, when dealing with conflicts, may unleash words and feelings, have attitudes that hurt and make everything worse. While others may repress their emotions, not say or do what might have been important to say or do, and act to resolve the conflict. Learn 4 essential techniques that will help you to resolve conflicts without stressing you out or straining your relationships.
Breakfast – Don´t Leave Home Without It!
The memories are so vivid in my mind—mother making it her business to see to it that my brother and I went to school on time each morning. However, one thing was more important to her. Occasionally, we would be late leaving for school, but that was never reason enough for her to let us out the front door without first feeding us a good breakfast. Eating that first meal early in the morning is not a concern for just mothers like mine. Now, scientists and health care providers everywhere are urging people of all ages not to leave home without it. Find out why.
How to Face the Truth about Your Flaws
Why are we often blinded by our own shortcomings? The reason is this: We become what causes us the least pain. But how can we understand the fact that authoritarian, abusive people become what causes them the least pain? Find out in this article why we develop a blind spot for our own flaws and how we can deal with a difficult person that cannot see any need for change.