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Dec 10, 2024 | psychologytoday.com | Dena Kouremetis

Empathy. We all want to have it, show it, and use it regularly. But when someone close to you is a part- or full-time caretaker of a loved one, it’s hard to know what to do to help. And it’s almost impossible to walk a mile in their shoes. Whether it's fathoming bathing, diapering, or feeding an adult, or just trying to communicate with a person in the midst of a health crisis, we simply cannot know what a day in that caretaking life must be like.

Oct 24, 2024 | qoshe.com | Dena Kouremetis

Aa Aa Aa - A + We often hear the saying, "You marry your father" or "She's just like her mother." These adages suggest that we tend to choose romantic partners who resemble our immediate family members. While there's some truth to this notion, research reveals a more complex picture: We may initially be drawn to familiar traits, but our chosen partners often turn out to be quite different from our expectations. Studies have long suggested that we're attracted to the familiar.

Oct 16, 2024 | psychologytoday.com | Dena Kouremetis

Aging and weight gain become frequent topics of conversation among older adults. Our bodies begin to reshape themselves, often without our conscious awareness. Once slender waistlines expand; the way our bodies utilize calories undergoes significant changes. Metabolism typically slows, and muscle mass diminishes.

Oct 15, 2024 | qoshe.com | Dena Kouremetis

Aa Aa Aa - A + Aging and weight gain become frequent topics of conversation among older adults. Our bodies begin to reshape themselves, often without our conscious awareness. Once slender waistlines expand; the way our bodies utilize calories undergoes significant changes. Metabolism typically slows, and muscle mass diminishes.