'Grandfather' of Homeless Animals Graduates From Veterinary Program to Care for Stray Dogs
Fevzi Uyar is known as the 'grandfather' of homeless animals: he graduated from vet school in his 70s to look after stray dogs.
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Need More Self Compassion? Researcher Suggests These 4 Simple Steps to Overcome Our 'Negativity Bias'
Kristin Neff, the world's leading researcher of self-compassion, identifies 4 elements of self-compassion-a roadmap to grow more loving.
Russia Takes Big Step to Save Rarest Big Cats
The Amur leopard was thrown a lifeline last week with the establishment of a new national park in Russia to help protect the world's rarest wild cat. Fewer than 40 Amur leopards are believed to exist in the wild. The majority of those currently reside in the new Land of the Leopard National Park, thanks to funds from the Russian government.
Join a Global Gathering of Researchers on the Importance of Self-Compassion - Free Online
Noted researchers are coming together on September 10 for the free Global Compassion Gathering, and the message: Self-compassion is critical.
How to Deal With Your Biggest Critic - That Inner Voice That Attacks You Regarding Self-Improvement
Are you in a secret race to be somewhere else, to be someone better? You may call it ambition, but, Tama Kieves calls it self-abandonment.
Farming in the Forest: A Chance to Reverse 1,000 Years of Destructive Land-Use Practices
Multi-layered forest farming instead of outdated mono-crop agriculture is a win-win for climate change, ecosystems, wildlife diversity, and human health.
Tunisians Forget Their Own Problems to Help Libyan Refugees (Video)
Having endured the tumult of their own revolution, Tunisians have traveled from far and wide to serve food and bring supplies to refugee camps along the Libyan border. Generosity and compassion, they say, are part of the spirit of their revolution.
Tunisia's Hero Inspires Movie; Filmmaker Donates Proceeds to Help Other Young Men
The Tunisian fruit and vegetable seller who inspired uprisings across the Arab world when he set himself on fire -- is now the subject of a movie. The filmmakers are donating all profits from the film to the man's family setting up a fund to help other young people like Bouazizi.
Striking a Power Pose Can Give a Person More Self-Confidence
Striking a powerful pose does actually make people feel more confident—and maybe even behave more confidently—according to a new study.
'Summer Fridays' Are the Key to Feeling Happier at Work
59% of 2,000 working adults say their jobs offer opportunities for short days, or a day off, occasionally on Fridays during summer.
Constructive Feedback Is Surprisingly Welcome - So 'Just do it'
Constructive feedback is surprisingly welcome: 'Just do it', according to new research with the American Psychological Association.
Ingenious Surgery Saves Eyesight - and the Life - of Bronx Mother
When 36-year-old Nordia Palmer-Ferguson went to her doctor complaining of blurred vision, headaches, pressure and swelling in her left eye, little did she know she was facing the possibility of blindness, or even death. After other surgeons gave up, the ingenious solution of an ophthalmologist and professor at Cornell, not only saved life, but restored her sight.
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