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It might seem like video games have always been popular, but the time people spend playing them consistently continues to rise. More than half of American homes have a gaming console, and about 76% of Americans have spent some time playing…

If you could measure anxiety levels the way you do temperature, right now, the world would be hotter than the Sahara. The coronavirus pandemic has ushered in societal changes in unprecedented ways. Unemployment is soaring, people are…

Mindfulness, like the words epic, literally and freedom, is on the verge of meaning nothing at all. Well-meaning overuse and misunderstandings about its origin abound, and we’re all a little diminished by the loss. The word hasn’t been in…

The Back-to-the-Land movement emerged from the post-Woodstock era of the late-1960s and early-1970s, supported by a mostly idealistic group of people who wanted to live life more simply. Although the movement celebrated the concepts of…

Are you considering giving vegetarian eating a go? If so, there's no better time than the present. October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, and the celebration can include everyone — carnivores, too. Even if you're not ready to adopt a vegan…

Summer has its own vibe. It’s warm, fun, exciting, and vibrant. In the world of home decor, some summer decor can make your house feel like the best parts of a hot summer day, or a beach oasis. When you think of summer, you might picture…

It is no secret in the world of higher education and academia that stress and burnout are a significant part of daily life. It’s often seen as just another part of the college or graduate experience, almost an expected rite of passage. If…

With veganism gaining rapid momentum in the western academic and philosophical spheres, it becomes relevant to discuss various intersectional concepts that have arisen in its context. In her ground-breaking work The Sexual Politics of Meat,…

Fewer men than women second-guess themselves before venturing outside, or down a dark street, alone at night. Far fewer children born to homeowners, than children born to refugees, know what it's like to go to bed hungry or to not know…

As women, there is nothing more important than our health and the health of our kids. When it comes to illnesses and complications, though, there are some aspects that we cannot control. Thankfully, there are many others that we can avoid…