Month: March 2024

It’s the rare couple that doesn’t run into a few bumps in the road. If you recognize ahead of time, though, what those relationship problems might be, you’ll have a much better chance of getting past them. Even though every relationship has its ups and downs, successful couples have learned how to manage the bumps and keep their love life going, says marriage and family therapist Mitch Temple, author of The Marriage Turnaround. They hang in there, tackle problems, and learn how to work through the complex issues of everyday life. Many do this by reading self-help books and articles, ... Read more

You’re both tired. The kids are light sleepers. You’re not happy with your weight. You’re stressed out over deadline pressures at work. There are many reasons people in long-term relationships find themselves reaching for the pillow or the remote control instead of their partner’s body after the sun goes down. But a healthy sex life is a key part of an intimate relationship, and neglecting it can push the two of you further apart. The Solution: Spice It Up “When you’re in a long-term relationship, you get into a routine,” says ob-gyn Renee Horowitz, founder of the Center for Sexual ... Read more

Apple’s AirPods arrived at the same time the iPhone lost its headphone jack, pushing the rest of the technology industry the same way and heralding the era of wireless earbuds. If rumours are to be believed, Apple is getting ready to update its incredibly popular AirPods lineup with two new models – and it’s good news if you prefer to spend less than premium prices when you pick up a new bit of tech. The latest rumour comes from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, who reported that Apple is gearing up to bring two pairs of cheaper AirPods to market by ... Read more

Getting along with your former spouse or partner may seem impossible at times. But if you have kids, there are going to be special days where you will have to be together. Birthdays, holidays, graduations, weddings, and other occasions will be better for everyone if the two of you agree to get along. Psychologist Shirley Thomas, author of Two Happy Homes: A Working Guide for Parents & Stepparents after Divorce and Remarriage, says the first year after a separation is always the hardest. “All family members are grieving,” she says. “It’s unavoidable.” Younger children are especially vulnerable. Thomas says it ... Read more

The Scream In the painting ‘The Scream’ by Edvard Munch whole compositions has been used to express the emotion contained in the idea of a scream. It is aimed to express how a sudden excitement transforms our sense perceptions. The extended perspective, the strident colors, the sweeping movement of the contours in the background, all these characteristics comes together to express the feeling of a scream of anguish. The mode of naturalism has been deliberately rejected to create the mood in painting. The face of the shouting person is distorted like a caricature-the staring eyes and hollow cheeks resemble a ... Read more

The lights are low. A fire smolders in the fireplace. Two wineglasses sit, half empty, on the nightstand. Your clothes lie in a heap on the floor. You reach for each other. The two of you tumble to the bed, and… Blah. No explosions of passion. No breathy proclamations of desire. No tumultuous climax. Then you wonder: How can everyone in movies and romance novels be having fiery, combustible sex when you and your partner barely create a spark? Sexologist Logan Levkoff, author of the eBook How to Get Your Wife to Have Sex With You, says, “TV shows and ... Read more

Whether it’s your first kiss or your thousandth, whether it’s with someone new or with your longtime partner, kissing leaves an impression — one that lingers long after your lips have disengaged. And, experts say, kissing plays an important role in relationships. “It fosters romantic compatibility,” says Michael Christian, author of The Art of Kissing (published under the pen name William Cane). “The more that people kiss, the more they’re able to communicate on a romantic level.” Many couples hesitate to talk about kissing out of embarrassment, Christian says. But if your first kiss — or any of the many ... Read more

Conventional wisdom holds that married people live longer and are healthier than singles. And research suggests that may be true. Studies show that married people, particularly men, are less likely to die early and are less likely to die from heart disease or stroke. But why? And what about people who are in committed relationships but haven’t said “I do”? Or those who are happily single? Experts weigh in on long-term love and your well-being. Safer behavior. Christopher Fagundes, PhD, psychologist and researcher at The Ohio State University, says there is less risk-taking and substance abuse when couples marry — ... Read more

When most people think about the field of medicine, art and drawings may not come to mind. Yet, the medical illustration field (which now includes digital media and animation) is a thriving and necessary part of helping both medical students and doctors understand the body. Medical illustrations help students become familiar with how certain conditions may look and can help doctors understand how to diagnose them. Unfortunately, a lack of diversity in illustrations has led to a smaller number of pictures that showcase skin of color. According to several recent studies, textbooks feature Black skin at a much lower rate ... Read more

When you think about improving your heart health, food and exercise may come to mind. Sleep is just as crucial – even though many people treat it like a luxury, not a necessity. “Just like we talk about eating a low-fat diet to minimize your cholesterol and maintain your heart health, maintaining your sleep health is important for your overall well-being,” says Susheel Patil, MD, PhD, director of the Sleep Medicine Program for University Hospitals. And yet, many people view sleep as a luxury, not a necessity. “Most Americans are probably sleep-deprived to some extent,” Patil says. According to the ... Read more