For a writer, it’s common to reach out to a well-read friend for assistance in recalling a specific word. Yet as frequently as that happens, the sense of coming up short never seems to lessen. Anyone who’s felt the frustration of not being able to remember a word can relate, and middle-aged and older adults […]
As thousands of U.S. churches have shuttered in recent years, some houses of worship are embracing a growing trend that reflects their faith-based values: repurposing or selling their land to be used for affordable housing. From coast to coast, churches with declining membership have partnered with developers to transform their unused spaces, urban planning expert […]
In 2021, three days before her team was due to depart for the Tokyo Paralympics, Team USA sitting volleyball star Nicky Nieves had started to feel a bit “off.” She’d vaguely noticed some changes in her body and sense of smell, but chalked it up to her asthma, and the intensity of preparing for the […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]