We all have down days. Days when it just feels like nothing is going our way. Days when it feels like nothing will ever go our way again! We all wake up on the wrong side of the bed sometimes, and other times we wake up happy, but in the course of our day things can go downhill and by the time we get home it feels like nothing has gone right. There are numerous quotes out there about how bad times...
Far from a mere inconvenience or annoyance, loneliness can be a serious health risk. And what's worse, loneliness could be on the rise among older Americans. According to the -Health Resources and Services Administration-, 43% of U.S. seniors feel lonely on a regular basis. While older age in itself doesn’t predispose a person to loneliness, it can be a factor. Loneliness is dangerous because it can...
Humans love their furry friends, and more than -9 out of 10 people- consider them family. When given the option to select one companion for a deserted island, more than 50% of U.S. adults say they would choose their pet. But of course, most pets have a much -shorter lifespan- than humans, so many of us will outlive our dearest companion. Because of this strong connection, it can be difficult to cope...