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Building emotional closeness in relationships goes beyond just spending time together. An important part of intimacy that is often overlooked is after the game. But what is afterplay and why is it important? This article explains the concept of afterplay, how it strengthens relationships, and the benefits it offers to both partners. What is Afterplay? Afterplay is the time couples spend together after they have been intimate. It includes tender moments like cuddling, talking and just being close. Unlike foreplay, which prepares for intimacy, afterplay helps partners relax and connect on a deeper level after intimacy. Think of it after…
The EAT-Lancet Commission presents the best diet for human and planetary health. “Scientists have a moral obligation to clearly warn humanity of any catastrophic threat and “tell it like it is”. As you can see in a series of graphs starting at 0:33 in my video Win-Win Nutrition Solutions for the Climate CrisisCO2 levels are uprising and the glaciers are melting, as is Antarctica. The oceans are getting warmer and more acidic. Sea levels are rising and extreme weather events are escalating. Yes, fossil fuel use is increasing, for example for air travel, but so is per capita meat consumption.…
I’m sharing my 2024 holiday gift guide for kids this year! We tend to stick to the shopping strategy: “Something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read.” Hello friends! Happy Wednesday! I hope you are doing well and that all your Thanksgiving preparations are going well. I have a few last minute commitments, but I’m sneaking out for a yoga class with a friend. I’m so excited for today’s gift guide because kids really do bring the magic to Christmas. I’m basically like Buddy the Elf and I thought nothing could make the season more…
More than a million years ago, in a hot savanna teeming with wildlife near the shores of Lake Turkana in Kenya, two completely different species of hominid may have passed each other as they scavenged for food. Scientists know this because they examined 1.5 million-year-old fossils they discovered and concluded that they represent the first example of two sets of hominid tracks made around the same time on an ancient lakeshore. The discovery will provide more information about human evolution and how species cooperated and competed with each other, the scientists said. “Hominin” is a newer term that describes a…
National Family Caregiver Month is celebrated each November to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. of President Biden 2024 National Family Caregiver Month Proclamation states, “Family caregivers are the backbone of our Nation, making enormous sacrifices to be there for the people who need and love them most. This month, we honor their selfless love and courage and recommit ourselves to getting them the support they deserve. In the United States of America, no one should have to choose between taking care of a parent who raised them, a child who depends on them, and a wage they…
How to navigate the holiday season while staying healthyIt’s starting to look and feel like the holiday season is upon us! The holiday season can be a time of joy, camaraderie, and enjoyment — but it can also bring challenges when it comes to maintaining health and wellness. It can also be stressful and emotional, which can make you want to use food as a coping mechanism. Between office parties, family celebrations, and endless desserts, it’s easy to lose track of your nutrition and fitness goals. It’s even easier to wake up in the New Year wondering where the extra…
It’s been a while since I felt this uncomfortable. I had an empty afternoon last week and saw Don’t speak evil (,trailer here,), a horror/suspense film about a family that goes to visit another couple they met on vacation. And shockinglythings don’t go as expected. If you saw it ,”Dinner Party” episode of The Office, where Jim and Pam go to Michael and Jan’s house for the the most awkward house party ever and you thought to yourself… “What if this was a 2 hour horror movie?” …that’s basically the plot Don’t speak evil. This movie is based on a…
A study coordinated by Dr. Francesc Jiménez-Altayó, researcher at the Institut de Neurociències of the UAB (INc-UAB) and CIBERCV, shows that temporary lack of blood flow to the brain can lead to permanent changes in the small arteries of the abdomen. in rats with high blood pressure. The research also investigated the effects of a drug called SAHA in mitigating these changes, finding that it prevented some early damage to the arteries and reduced long-term brain damage. A study published in Life Sciences investigated the effect of transient cerebral ischemia on peripheral blood vessels in hypertensive rats, as high blood…
Every day we make thousands of decisions, starting with what to eat for breakfast and what to wear. We make so many decisions that we don’t count. But it is important to understand how we make choices. This is because the approach we take can affect our mental health. For the past eight years, I have been researching how young people (15-25) make decisions – especially decisions that have an impact on their mental health. Mental health is a important health and social interestshaping the lives of young people worldwide. In one recent studyexamined whether decision-making styles contribute to anxiety…
I have been a men’s mental health practitioner since November 21, 1969, when I held my newborn son and vowed to be a different father than my father could be to me and to do what I could to improve my mental situation. , emotional and relational lives of men and their families. Along the way I earned a Master of Social Work (MSW), a PhD in International Health and wrote 17 books, including Looking for love in all the wrong places: Overcoming romantic and sexual addictions and The Irritable Man Syndrome: Understanding and Managing the 4 Root Causes of…