But today’s scientists are not giving up so easily. Neuroscientists, psychologists, and others are probing as never before the mechanisms that underlie those “eureka!” moments of creativity. These range from the most momentous, like the moment when some unknown Paleolithic genius discovered how to light a fire, to the most routine, such as when your third-grader announces he needs a dinosaur costume for school tomorrow and you come up with a bedsheet-and-hanger T....

It can be particularly bothersome during the winter months, as cold, dry weather seems to trigger the onset of the disorder. Read on to discover some ways that might help you prevent this issue. ** ** Dandruff can have many causes. Scalp cells can turn over quickly. Malassezia feed on the oils secreted by hair follicles, and once yeast levels have reached a higher-than-normal point, they irritate the scalp, resulting in faster cell turnover....

Here’s the clip: The debate about whether to give kids smartphones or not and what impact that has on them will be a debate for quite a while. But when Louis C.K. talked about noticing that pit of sadness and aloneness inside and the knee-jerk reaction to “get the phone and write ‘hi’ to like 50 people” he touched upon a universal experience—the innate fear of being alone. It makes sense, from an evolutionary perspective; the people that survived were those that had a clan or a tribe so they could defend themselves in times of attack....

Then & NowBy the editors at Conari Press The 20th-anniversary edition of this classic holds the same power as the original: readers can expect a boost to their overall happiness and also experi- ence a strong urge to go out and commit some kindness. As the original author, M.J. Ryan, suggests, reading these stories in the midst of a busy life still has the power to so en and warm the heart—and help us “remember to enjoy the moments rather than just race through them....

Galentine’s Day is a special “extra” holiday the day before Valentine’s Day dedicated to spending time with those you love in a platonic way. Whether you have a significant other or not, using this day to get some bff-time in is a no-fail route to happiness. Pair one of these Galentine’s Day hairstyles with a casual-chic outfit and get ready for some caffeinated chatter and lots of laughter. **...