A hug from a friend. A squeeze of the hand. A steady arm around your shoulders. Many of us are taught to think of touch as comforting—an instinctive way to offer or receive comfort and express a sense ...

The most comforting touch communicates care for the person receiving it – not just the intentions of the person offering it.

He is now using our elderly mother as a therapist, talking to her for hours on end about all his worries and anxieties. This ...

You’re here, right now, alive and powerful beyond your knowledge. And be patient with yourself. Last year was a difficult one for me. I was really struggling with my mental health and was ...

GENTLE READER: There is, and you already did it. The best way to avoid a fight with someone who appears to be seeking one is not to worry yourself about subtext. (Please send your questions to ...

Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or ...

She says she doesn’t want anything, but you know better. The mom who once cherished crooked clay bowls and fridge magnets painted in second grade still deserves something to remind her of your ...

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“Do not harm yourself,” Paul shouted, “for we are all here” (v. 28, NRSVue throughout). And remarkably, the jailer did not kill himself. He fell at the feet of Paul and Silas and asked ...

Then came a long bear hug—21 seconds to be exact—and words he shared with commissioner Roger Goodell, who had a chance to get close to Starks’ pink Brian Alexander suit. Starks lifted ...

It didn't take long, and using the Maker Lab AI saved you potentially hundreds of hours learning how to model it yourself. It's not perfect, though. A professional 3D modeler could do a much ...

Does getting on the scale regularly negatively affect your mood or your opinion of yourself? Does it impact the ways you choose to take care of yourself? If any of these are the case, consider ...