The most comforting touch communicates care for the person receiving it – not just the intentions of the person offering it.
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As the weather warms up, offices are cranking up the air conditioning. But it may be an impossible task to find a temperature that suits everyone.
Inclusion ≠ belonging.
New research explores why Canadians want SUVs, what they like about them and what might steer drivers towards lower-emitting cars.
An anthropologist explains why we all have some irrational beliefs and the reason they give us comfort.
Employers can foster equity in the workplace by relaxing current dress codes or providing employees with individual thermostat control and other means to improve their comfort.
No, you’re not imagining it. Your feet may be wider or longer and your shoes stiffer.
Here are some practical tips to keep you comfortable while helping you stay safe.
Biblical texts contain many references to food, reflecting the complex symbolism in the preparation and sharing of food.
Getting rid of a child’s favourite blanket or teddy is easier said than done.
While the Paris climate talks focus on technical fixes, no one talks about how we’re much more afraid of roughing it than ever before.
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