When Kim Kardashian paid a fine in 2022 for promoting a crypto token without revealing she was paid for it, and Matt Damon told us that “fortune favours the brave,” in a crypto currency ad, it became clear that crypto had crossed over into pop culture.But beneath the celebrity sheen and Supe…

When Kim Kardashian paid a fine in 2022 for promoting a crypto token without revealing she was paid for it, and Matt Damon told us that “fortune favours the brave,” in a crypto currency ad, it bec…

When Kim Kardashian paid a fine in 2022 for promoting a crypto token without revealing she was paid for it, and Matt Damon told us that “fortune favours the brave,” in a crypto currency ad, it became clear that crypto had crossed over into pop culture.But beneath the celebrity sheen and Super Bowl ads, there is something that feels more familiar.Crypto trading platforms, where millions of people buy and sell digital currencies, don’t just look like casinos. In many ways, they function like them. Behind the charts, tokens and talk of innovation are systems that encourage risky bet…

Many dog owners wonder whether they share similarities with their dogs, including characteristics like a calm temperament, a sociable personality or even a bit of stubbornness. The idea that people and dogs resemble each other is not just a joke. In fact, some researchers have explored this question…

Many dog owners wonder whether they share similarities with their dogs, including characteristics like a calm temperament, a sociable personality or even a bit of stubbornness. The idea that people an…

Many dog owners wonder whether they share similarities with their dogs, including characteristics like a calm temperament, a sociable personality or even a bit of stubbornness. The idea that people and dogs resemble each other is not just a joke. In fact, some researchers have explored this question.As a clinician and researcher who has been studying different aspects of the human–animal bond and works clinically with people grieving the loss of a pet, I understand how meaningful these relationships can be. I am particularly interested in how perceived similarities and emotional connecti…

Moving is an incredible cure for so many physical and psychological ailments. It is imperative we move, but it’s also important that we move correctly to avoid pain and/or injury.In the world of ergonomics, there is a saying. ‘The perfect position is the next position’. Meaning, always cha…

Moving is an incredible cure for so many physical and psychological ailments. It is imperative we move, but it’s also important that we move correctly to avoid pain and/or injury.In the world of…

Moving is an incredible cure for so many physical and psychological ailments. It is imperative we move, but it’s also important that we move correctly to avoid pain and/or injury.In the world of ergonomics, there is a saying. ‘The perfect position is the next position’. Meaning, always change the position your body is in to avoid adaptations that put your joints out of alignment.Sitting, for example usually results in rounded shoulders and a low back. Excessive or prolonged time in these positions alters limb mechanics and corresponding joint positions. When we move dynamically, …