"If you can train a seal" We live in a world of perceptions. New survey research tells us that while stress is still high, people are reporting less stress. Why? They are learning to accept stress and ...

“I think that art is one of the best ways to change people’s minds,” said Chris Smit, professor of communication arts and sciences at Calvin College. “It gets people thinking and questioning things ...

Why do we instinctively reach for brand-new devices when refurbished alternatives deliver comparable quality at a fraction of the financial and environmental cost? We've created a paradox in our ...

While retail sales figures have plummeted in recent months, one national chain of charity thrift stores is seeing a rise in sales, reports a column in The New York Times Magazine. In the first eight ...