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No Plans This Weekend? Get Out of Town — It’s Good for You

Whether it’s at an all-inclusive resort in the tropics or a cozy cabin in the woods, we all have an idea of what our dream vacation would be. But not only are these types of trips fun to fantasize about, they’re necessary to take. Decades of research has proven vacations are essential for good health, […]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters attends the Africa Outreach Project Fundraiser hosted by Charlize Theron at The Africa Center on November 12, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)

Former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow on Redefining Her Identity, Channeling Trauma Into Empowerment

In the opening pages of Demi-Leigh Tebow’s new memoir, A Crown That Lasts, the 29-year-old shares an endearing and relatable anecdote. It was 2018 and she was in the airport with her now-husband, former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, when an overstuffed suitcase the two were traveling with burst open, spilling her belongings all over the […]

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What Makes Someone Wise? Global Study Finds Cross-Cultural Agreement on 2 Major Factors

Certain people just seem to embody wisdom: grandparents and teachers, the changemakers we admire from afar, the intellectuals whose ideas have influenced our own. However, given that cultures vary widely throughout the globe, it would make sense that the criteria for being deemed “wise” would as well. To test that hypothesis, researchers from the University […]

Hunter Woodhall Watched Wife Tara Davis Take Gold at Paris Olympics — Now She’s Cheering Him on at Paralympics

Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall’s love story is what rom-coms are made of. They met as high school students, tied the knot in front of family and friends, and now happily cheer on each other’s accomplishments. But as anyone who’s been in a relationship knows, building a strong foundation with a partner is a marathon, […]

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This Picturesque American Island Is Full of Charm — And Free of Cars

On picturesque Mackinac Island in Michigan, nobody worries about parking tickets — not for their cars, at least. Automobiles have been banned since the turn of the 19th century, so the small locale’s roughly 500 year-round residents rely on bikes, boats, and horse-drawn carriages to get around. The ban was implemented as the auto industry began […]

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Self-Care Practices That Are Seen as Luxurious but Should Be Done Regularly

Some self-care practices feel like luxurious indulgences, but regularly taking time to engage in them should be one of your top priorities. By incorporating self-care rhythms into your life, you can positively impact your overall physical health and well-being of your mind and body. “Self-care is not selfish,” Paula Gill Lopez, an associate professor in […]

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Where Does the Brain Feel Love? Study Evaluates 6 Types and Reveals Which Is Strongest

Where is love? Turns out Oliver Twist isn’t the only one asking — the question has been on scientists’ minds as well (though they likely don’t express it in quite as pretty a soprano). Now, a new study out of Finland’s Aalto University has identified where six types of love reside in the brain. The […]

Paris, France - September 2: Josh Wheeler of USA during men's wheelchair rugby gold medal match between Japan and United States of America on day 5 of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Champ-de-Mars Arena on September 2, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Team USA’s Most Inspiring Moments From the 2024 Paralympics

Jaw-dropping feats of resilience. World records. Power couples. Shocking upsets and surprising underdog victories. Heartwarming sportsmanship. Memes. Emotional catharsis. And new breakout stars. The 2024 Paralympics had it all, set among Paris’ most iconic monuments. Some people mistakenly think the “Para” in Paralympics stands for paraplegia, but the origin of the word stems from the […]

See All the Winning Images in the 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest

The overall winner of the international Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest was announced yesterday, with the title going to Ryan Imperio for his sci-fi-esque shot, “Distorted Shadows of the Moon’s Surface Created by an Annular Eclipse.” Taken in Odessa, Texas, during the 2023 annular eclipse, the image (above) captures Baily’s beads, which are formed […]

With Uplifting, Handwritten Notes, Mindfulness Expert Case Kenny Helps Renew People’s Faith in Themselves

The wellness industry is replete with experts who counsel by giving directives: Do this, eat that, and so on and so forth. Author Case Kenny takes a different approach to the idea of self-help. The mindfulness proponent and host of the podcast New Mindset, Who Dis? leads by example, leaning into the self aspect by […]

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Don’t Just Pay It: Why You Should Challenge Your Troubling Medical Bills

Health care debt is a persistent financial problem for many: More than 100 million Americans are estimated to owe money due to health-related bills. But according to a new study published in the Jama Health Forum, there’s a simple way to help ease the financial burden of medical debt: making a phone call. Most people […]

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In a Prolonged Period of Work Stress? Prioritize Hope, Study Suggests

An abundance of scientific evidence exists supporting the benefit of mindfulness on anxiety, depression, pain, addiction, and more. And now, new research has found that when it comes to prolonged periods of professional stress, something else could be equally, if not more, effective: hope. Mindfulness is defined as maintaining moment-to-moment awareness of one’s thoughts, feelings, […]