Benefits of mindfulness meditation go far beyond relaxation
Imagine being asked to sit alone in a quiet room for 15 minutes with nothing to do – no phone, no music, no external...
Mount Pleasant High School principal publishes 3 poetry books
WOBBERSON TORCHON, principal at Mount Pleasant High School in Providence, has published three poetry collections: “Where the Tides Spoke for the First Time,” “Echoes...
Manage your time wisely
There’s an old saying, “If we take care of the minutes, the years will take care of themselves.”
One minute doesn’t seem like much. However,...
Liebermann awarded for her research work on HPV, breast and cervical...
ERICA LIEBERMANN, an assistant professor at the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing, has received the 2026 Rising Star Research Award from the...
How to find happiness
A rich man went to see a psychologist because, despite his wealth, he was not happy. The psychologist gave him three balls – one...
To Savor: Spring into one of these five rosés
Spring is here, and the warm weather is arriving. This is also the time that I love to share rosé wines, the pink-hued wines...
Developing practical wisdom takes time and effor
A few semesters into my teaching career as a psychology professor, I uncovered a cheating ring. I determined who the ringleader was and called...
Brown named president of Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association
DR. HOLLY BROWN was recently appointed president of the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association. A longtime veterinarian, Brown will lead the 250-member organization dedicated...
Compliments can go a long way
I read a story in the Washington Post about 9-year-old Ethan Wargo, who set up a “compliments stand” in the front yard of his...
Providence superintendent receives Family Engagement Changemaker Award
JAVIER MONTAÑEZ, superintendent of the Providence Public School District, was recognized by the national School Superintendents Association with the Family Engagement Changemaker Award during its...
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