The Value of Sadness

“The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.” – Kahlil Gibran Love Makes Us Sad Love can arouse feelings of sadness. This is not the kind of sadness that comes when our feelings are hurt or our heart is broken. That sadness makes sense to us. This type of sadness is perplexing because it is aroused when we are treated with kindness and compassion and sensitivity. One of the reasons it is difficult to understand these sources of sadness is that we expect love to make us happy. When, in spite of being in… READ MORE

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Research tells us that growing old is a whole better when you have a pet

Suffering from feelings of loneliness and social isolation is a common phenomenon among people as they age. But new research shows that owning a pet as you grow old can have amazing benefits for both your mental and physical health. The study polled around 2,000 US adults aged 50 to 80. Fifty-five percent of the participants said they owned at least one pet, with dogs being the most common, followed by cats and small animals such as birds and hamsters.

Nearly 90 percent of older pet owners said their animals helped them enjoy life and feel loved, and roughly 80 percent said their pets reduced their levels of stress. Meanwhile, almost three-quarters said their furry friends provided a sense of purpose and also helped them stay physically active. In the case that owning a pet isn’t an option for some animal lovers, the report’s authors recommend volunteering at an animal shelter, arranging pet therapy or pet-sitting. READ MORE

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What’s the deal with anti-pollution skincare products?

As more and more people become concerned with the effects of air pollution on the body, a wave of new skincare products have emerged that promise to combat harmful particles associated with air pollution. These products work by cleansing the skin from nanoparticles that are absorbed from the air or by creating a protective barrier that acts as a shield against pollutants. But just how effective are anti-pollution skincare products? A lot of the anti-pollution skincare products feature vitamin C as the main ingredient, which helps combat dark spots linked to pollution—and decreases discoloration. Another common ingredient in these types of products are antioxidants, many of which are actually backed by science. The problem is these products have not been around long enough for scientists to study their effectiveness over time. That doesn’t mean they don’t work, but more studies need to be done to prove just how effective they are in creating a pollution barrier for your skin. Considering that scientists have linked air pollution to skin-related problems, it might be a good idea to look into these products to protect your skin. READ MORE

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