A new study finds gaming supports mothers’ stress relief, skill development, and wellbeing, but parental duties and domestic labour still limit their play.
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Personal time can be an important resource that helps parents manage stress, regulate emotions and maintain their health while meeting the demands of family life.
All those small payments add up.
Some of the dances depicted in rock art are just about entertainment, not ritual.
Public bathing has been around for thousands of years. But ancient practices stand in stark contrast to the modern bathhouse culture taking over our cities.
When a hobby becomes something larger, with a focus on improving skills and developing deep knowledge, it can deliver surprising rewards.
Unwinding can be hard during the holidays for many reasons. Building in time to recharge through active leisure can help.
A philosopher argues that true leisure is when we can reflect on our real priorities, cultivate friendships and decide what kind of life we want to live.
If you have spent 40 years of your life working 40 hours a week, retirement isn’t just a financial consideration, writes a philosopher.
The use of sport as an evangelical tool is not new for the Catholic Church. Pope Pius X welcomed athletes in 1905 for the first international gymnastics competition in the Vatican gardens.
Photography and rock-climbing have always shared a close relationship.
In 1930, economist John Maynard Keynes famously predicted that within a century, the normal workweek would decrease to 15 hours. Why was he wrong?
Chicken pâté was mixed with gravy, gelatine and whipped cream, before being frozen in decorative cups.
Far from high adrenaline combat or difficult puzzle solving, cosy gamers seek respite in their choice of games – but where did the trend come from? A gaming expert explains.
You might think it’s fine to have a few with friends before heading for a night out, but alcohol-related harms actually increase with pre-drinking.
What if the best parts of two competing visions for a solution were brought together?
The growing leisure gap has a huge impact on women’s ability to engage with the board game hobby.
Researchers suggest it is important to build daily habits that support mental well-being and seek care when necessary.
‘Hustle culture’ is so pervasive in U.S. society that not even the coronavirus pandemic could shake the urge to prioritize productivity.
Iceland has trialled shorter working hours, but not a four-day week.
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