You know how travel is supposed to be relaxing?  Like, that's the whole point?  But what about all the annoying things that happen?  Because it never goes smoothly . . . something weird always comes up.     So, according to a recent survey, here are our Top Ten travel pet peeves:     1.  Kids kicking the seat in front of them.   2.  People that ignore your personal space.   3.  Anyone that uses speakerphone, or talks loudly on the phone.   4.  Treating the flight attendants rudely.   5.  Playing music without headphones.   6.  Hogging the armrests. [...]

Do you consider yourself an optimist or a pessimist? If you tend to lean negative sometimes, you're not alone. The good news is, optimism is something you can actually improve upon.     According to a behavioral scientist and psychologist, here are three easy science-backed ways to build a more positive mindset:     1. Make a "ta-da list." At the end of your day, write down everything you got done. Not just the big stuff. Things like finishing laundry, or even drinking enough water. The goal is to remind yourself that you did a lot. That builds confidence.     [...]

A viral post is being shared that says humans need four hugs a day to avoid anxiety and depression.     But American author, Virginia Satir, thinks we need even more than that. She once said, "We need four hugs a day for survival.  We need eight hugs a day for maintenance.  [And] we need 12 hugs a day for growth."     Turns out a hug does a lot more than make you feel loved.  Scientists say that hugging can help lower cortisol, which is the body's main stress hormone.  It can even calm your heart rate and reduce blood pressure, [...]