Friday the 13th: Why are we so superstitious?
One of the main motivations of the human mind is to find associations between events that will allow us to anticipate reality. Our cognitive system is allergic to ambiguity and uncertainty
One of the main motivations of the human mind is to find associations between events that will allow us to anticipate reality. Our cognitive system is allergic to ambiguity and uncertainty
Researchers are evaluating the supposed benefits of what has become a popular trend: turning to Stoic teachings in search for greater well-being
The abuse of beauty products in girls and adolescents can damage their skin, while also causing anxiety or eating disorders. When parents are unable to handle the situation, it’s best to reach out to an expert, who can help their daughters learn to like themselves as they are and cultivate their social relationships
More and more people, especially those between the ages of 20 and 35, are investing in cryptocurrencies. They have lost confidence in the intrinsic value of money and in the conventional ways of obtaining it
Perfumery star welcomes the media to a luxurious Utah wilderness
Burn-out caused by countless failed dates or insecurity can push some to use applications for conversations with prospective ‘dates’ they have no intention of ever linking up with in real life
Faced with taboos around sexuality and getting off, sexologists suggest taking advantage of technological advancements to get to know ourselves better and amp up our pleasure
Here are three lessons from the latest book by the famous South Korean thinker, which describes how this feeling can create new paths and help us escape paralyzing fear
The use of certain symbols in communication, like wearing certain clothes, broadcasts which generation we belong to
The founder of Pacari Chocolate and his wife, Carla Barbotó, own the most ethical chocolate company in the world, according to the British organization Ethical Consumer. Their chocolate bars are priced at around $3 each
A 1989 NASA study suggested some species were able to eliminate volatile organic compounds, but new research cast doubt on these findings
Moderate nudity is in vogue on the social media platform. Some users seek to show off a sculpted physique, others to revindicate a non-normative silhouette. All are reaping passionate response and many, many likes
Marital discord, self-care, overcoming grief... there are many reasons why people decide to opt for sexual abstinence. Sexologists — as well as people who have experienced it first-hand — confirm whether the practice is truly beneficial
It cuts across generations and social classes and can be combined with almost anything. The length of its sleeves and the tightness of its chest has marked the style of celebrities (and anonymous people) for decades
While many friends find living together appealing, complicity can soon turn into hostility. Clashes are even worse when the price of rent prices forces people with nothing in common to share space
The planet’s most Parisian lodgings turns 100 years old amid the world’s biggest sporting event and has been sold out for months. Refuge for the powerful, its well-earned fame as a secure place with good hot chocolate has attracted guests such as David Beckham and Woody Allen
From creating a personalized packing list to finding a place to store a suitcase, technology can help ensure a headache-free summer vacation
On its 65th anniversary, an exhibition in London questions the liberated reinterpretation offered by Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster film. The story of the successful toy is, in fact, a mix of emancipation and conservatism
Hair loss pills, rejuvenating creams, orthodontics that align teeth and treatments that whiten them. Bodies are being eyeballed and worked on to make them more attractive and youthful and, according to experts, the trend has only just begun
Nestled in the Catalan mountains, this small naturist community was created in 1998 by an entrepreneurial couple on the ruins of a deserted town. Despite the strict rules, it attracts people from all over the world. ‘I will die in El Fonoll, naked but happy,’ says owner Emili Vives
On social media, dozens of young people are showing off imitation luxury bags they bought via different digital platforms — and they have no problem admitting they’re not the real deal
The Texan bodybuilder and elementary schoolteacher participated in the pageant in June, becoming the oldest contestant in the history of beauty competitions
Television presenter Cristina Pedroche helped to popularize accessories designed to remind moms of their baby’s early years, made with actual biological remnants. But not all moms feel a connection to such jewels
‘Finance bro’ has become a fashionable term on TikTok to describe a certain type of gentleman with a healthy bank account and stand-out closet, proving that, even as some trends come and go, deep pockets and a tie will always be attractive
Socks are becoming an indicator of age and fashion savvy, but millennials and zoomers can’t agree on an acceptable length
His images are all over social media and his style continues to inspire fashion in a world that no longer has anything to do with what he represented. A quarter-of-a-century after his passing, friends and experts remember the Kennedy heir
A recent study shows 57.2% of young people believe that smoking is fashionable because actors, streamers, or influencers do it while nine out of 10 children are exposed to ‘digital smoke’ through explicit and covert advertising on social networks