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Ideas Society

Friendship, The Secret To Senior Happiness

Maria Branyas Morera, the world’s oldest person who has just passed away at age 117, once talked about the importance of socializing in old age. Even if the aging and elderly tend to wind up confined to family circles, studies have shown the often untapped benefits of friendship in our later years.

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Society Women Worldwide

Are We Anti-Kids? A Deep Dive Into South Korea’s Plummeting Fertility Rate

In just 60 years, from 1960 to 2020, South Korea’s fertility rate has plummeted from 6 to 0.8. Can a new round of government programs to incite pregnancies, or will it backfire gain?

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Society

Danzón v. Dementia: Mexican Seniors Turn To Dance To Maintain Their Mental Health

The complexity of danzón, a graceful and intricate dance, encourages a group of older adults to stimulate their minds, making it a key part of protecting their mental agility and memory.

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The Benefits Of “Buongiorno”

Our Naples-based psychiatrist reflects on her morning walk to work, as she passes by people who simply want to see a friendly smile.

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Society

Online Dating, Where The Modern Self Goes To Die

You swipe until your fingers are sore, seeing the same poses over and over again, the same buzzwords and backgrounds. Online dating feels so hopeless because it has killed any notion of individuality.

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