Humans seem to be losing the battle of the bulge. Two-thirds of adults are either overweight or obese. In 20 years, a string-bean human might be a rare sight. Our…
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Animals
Music plays many roles in my life. I often listen to music when I exercise. The music stimulates me to exercise hard, and it serves as a reward for my…
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Are We Intellectually and Morally Superior to Animals?
Posted by jmalouff | Animals, Human Thinking and Behavior | No CommentsWe humans like to think that we are intellectually and morally superior to “animals.” Are we? Let’s look at intelligence first. I just read about avian arsonists. These birds, including…
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Animals, Like Humans, Have Mental Health Problems
Posted by jmalouff | Animals, Mental health problems | No CommentsPsychological problems are quite common. In humans and animals. Many people bite their fingernails or skin when they feel stressed or bored. Dogs and other animals also bite themselves when…
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Psychological Value of Seeing Wild Animals
Posted by jmalouff | Animals, Coping, Well-Being | No CommentsOn a November weekend, as I was driving on the campus of the University of New England, I stopped the car to look at an echidna. As soon as I got out,…
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