The Impact of Social Media on Body Image: Don’t Be so Sure You’re Not Affected
If you almost can’t scroll through posts without making comparisons between the image of the woman you’re looking at and yourself–that means one…
You Can Pour Your Heart Into Something and Still Not See Bloom (it’s not about whether you’re “good enough”)
‘You ever try to bake cookies and end up with crackers? I have. They looked like flattened hopes. Tasted like […]
You Can Be Happy and Lonely at the Same Time: What That Says About You
There’s never been an easier time to stay connected. With a few taps, we can reach friends across continents, ping […]
Wellness
Trying to Lower Cholesterol? Here’s How Much Saturated Fat Is Considered Healthy If You Have High Cholesterol
If you’ve ever sat in a doctor’s office and heard the phrase “your cholesterol is high”, you know the feeling, the worry, the questions, the guilt about your food choices. You may even wonder: Is it the butter on my […]
Why You Keep Getting Sick: 6 Overlooked Habits That Weaken Immunity
Most people don’t think about their immune system until it’s already buckling under pressure. When you’re on your third cold of the season, battling yet another sinus infection, or stuck in bed with the “mystery virus” everyone seems to have. […]
Do You Shop More When You’re Stressed?
You didn’t plan to buy another jacket. Or that tote bag you barely remember clicking on. You were just scrolling, again — after a long day, after thinking about rent, your savings, maybe the news. Then it was in your […]
What Doctors Won’t Tell You About Chronic Fatigue
If you’ve ever felt like your body is running on empty despite sleeping, eating well, and doing everything “right” for a long time without relief, you might be dealing with something beyond being tired. Chronic fatigue is a persistent, life-altering […]
This Little-Known (Miracle) “Noodle” Can Help Lower Blood Sugar and Cholesterol levels
If you’ve ever tried to cut back on pasta or noodles for the sake of your health, you know how hard it can be to give them up. Whether it’s a steaming bowl of ramen on a cold night or […]
Can Cardio Really Help Prevent Depression?
Legend has it that a Greek soldier named Pheidippides ran roughly 26 miles from Marathon to Athens in 490 BC to announce a Greek victory over the Persians. After the run, he is said to have delivered the news and […]
This Low-Sodium Creamy Cheese Is One of the Best Options for People with High Blood Pressure
For years, many people with high blood pressure have been told to steer clear of cheese altogether. It’s salty, it’s rich, and it’s not exactly the poster child for heart health, at least, not traditionally. But not all cheeses are […]
The Surprising Connection Between Oral Health and Sleep Problems
Sleep is vital for physical and mental well-being, yet an estimated 70 million adults in the U.S. struggle with sleep disorders. Insomnia may be the most widely reported, but the range of sleep disorders is extensive, including many that go […]
Your Gut Is a Second Brain, Here’s How to Boost Your Gut and Brain at the Same Time
It’s easy to think of your stomach as just a food processor: eat, digests, end of story. But behind the scenes, your gut is pulling double duty. It’s responsible for managing digestion and it even influences how you think, feel, […]
Self
14 Things Only People Who Were Raised By Narcissistic Parents Will Understand
There’s a scene in the movie Good Will Hunting where the therapist, played by Robin Williams, looks at Will and […]
Are You Really Good at Controlling Your Emotions, or Are You Just Emotionally Repressed? (How to Tell)
‘You ever met someone who says they’re “just private” but gives off the same warmth as a locked safe? Maybe […]
Charisma Can Open Doors in Work, Love, and Life: And it Has Nothing to do With Being Flashy or Extroverted, Research
Think back to someone who made a room feel warmer just by walking into it. They might not have been […]
Grown, Employed, Independent–So Why Do I Turn 15 Again Under My Parents’ Roof?
You might live hundreds of miles away from your childhood home. You might be a parent, a manager, or a […]
How to Learn to Trust Yourself Again (after a major set back or failure)
What all failure has in common is this: it leaves a burn that settles under your skin, one you learn […]
Why You’re Still Mad at Them—Even Though You Forgave Them Last Year
“Just get closure,” they say, like it’s something you can pick up at a pharmacy. But anyone who’s ever been […]
The Healthiest Way You Can Handle Rejection (Even When It Hurts Like Crazy)
I used to believe rejection was a mirror. A brutal, all-too-honest reflection of my flaws, broadcast through someone else’s disinterest […]
How to Stop Replaying That One Conversation From Months, Years Ago
Sometimes the conversation wasn’t even all that dramatic—at least not outwardly. Maybe it wasn’t a screaming match, or a betrayal. […]
11 Signs You’re Confusing Coping Mechanisms With Confidence
We all develop ways to manage stress, discomfort, or disappointment. These are called coping mechanisms—and they’re not inherently bad. In […]
Culture
Trying to Lower Cholesterol? Here’s How Much Saturated Fat Is Considered Healthy If You Have High Cholesterol
If you’ve ever sat in a doctor’s office and heard the phrase “your cholesterol is high”, you know the feeling, […]
What is Accredited Debt Relief: Read This Before You Sign Up
Like millions of Americans, debt is a number that represents a weight of shame, late-night worries about whether the lights […]
What Your Attachment Style Reveals About Your Relationship with Money
Think back to how money was treated in your home growing up. Was it a constant topic of stress, whispered […]
Do Animals, like Us, See Beauty?
Standing on a beach, simply watching a small bed and the way it seemed to linger on a branch, head […]
Who are we Without Our Jobs?
A reflection on identity. Terrifying or not, it’s still worth sitting with. I was standing next to my plus one […]
People Science
What Your Attachment Style Reveals About Your Relationship with Money
Think back to how money was treated in your home growing up. Was it a constant topic of stress, whispered […]
Do Animals, like Us, See Beauty?
Standing on a beach, simply watching a small bed and the way it seemed to linger on a branch, head […]
Could Artificial Intelligence Help Us Finally Understand What Pets Are Saying?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being applied to fields that were once considered outside the scope of traditional computing, including the […]
This Generation is Most Guilty of Resume Lies, According to Research (and What They’re Making Up)
Let’s be honest, people have been lying on their resumes since the invention of resumes. A little finessing here, a […]
Why Do Old People Hate New Music?
There’s a point when discovering new music stops being exciting. For some people, that point arrives suspiciously close to the […]
This Surprising Parenting Wisdom Could Transform Your Relationships
Long before a child can say “mama,” before they even form memories, they’re already learning how love works. In the […]
Want a Better Life? Bet on Yourself, Study
By all appearances, the human mind is built to betray itself. We say we want to exercise, but skip the […]
Why a Simple Smell Can Unlock Your Deepest Memories
When I walked into my childhood home for the first time in years, the scent of freshly baked bread hit […]
Relationship
