In 1948, six years before the civil rights movement would officially begin, Gordon Parks became Life magazine’s first Black staff photographer. During his nearly three decades with the publication, he made an indelible impression not only on its glossy pages, but also on American society as a whole. Parks produced powerful photo essays that drew […]
Cancer affects millions of people every year — meaning many, if not most, of us have been personally impacted in some form by the disease. Initiatives like World Cancer Day, celebrated annually on Feb. 4, work to raise awareness, educate the public, and advocate for action in humanity’s collective fight against the illness. And though […]
Contestants from around the world convened in the tiny town of Breckenridge, Colorado, nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, to go for gold in the 33rd annual International Snow Sculpture Championships this January. And when we say snow sculpture, we aren’t referring to Frosty the Snowman figures with coal buttons and carrot noses. […]
Previous research has shown that nearly 40% of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia cases may be preventable or delayed. And in December, a team of U.K. researchers published a world-first study identifying risk factors that specifically apply to young-onset, or early-onset, dementia cases, meaning those diagnosed in people under age 65. Some of the 15 […]
Lake Superior, the world’s largest freshwater lake by area, holds its fair share of secrets amid its icy depths. The massive body of water has been the site of hundreds of shipwrecks, most of which still remain undiscovered. Recently, researchers located one of them over 600 feet beneath the water’s surface — but some mystery […]
Bedrooms should represent safety and security; they should be places to unwind and relax. But for kids who’ve experienced abuse — which in many cases takes place in their own rooms — they can instead become associated with feelings of fear and pain. The nonprofit Room Redux is dedicated to changing that. Founded by Susie […]
If you subscribe to the concept of love languages, you’re familiar with “words of affirmation” being a manner in which some people prefer to give and receive love. But in actuality, everyone needs words of affirmation within their relationships, whether they’re romantic, platonic, familial, or collegial.
On April 8, scores of people across parts of North America will gather outdoors at the same time to witness this year’s most anticipated celestial event: a total solar eclipse that will turn daylight into darkness for up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds. While the eclipse itself isn’t that rare — one takes place every […]
Whether big or small, in a bustling city or quiet neighborhood, your home should serve as a safe haven: a place of respite from the what ifs, whys, and uncertainties of the world. How this translates in the four walls we inhabit can look vastly different from person to person. While some may gravitate to […]
The 2024 World Happiness Report, which ranks countries based on self-reported happiness levels, has been released. Its publication was timed to coincide with the U.N.’s International Day of Happiness, celebrated annually on March 20. And — drum roll, please — Finland was named the world’s happiest country for the seventh consecutive year. To arrive at their […]
This article was updated on 1/6/25. You’ve undoubtedly heard terms like millennial, boomer, and Gen Z used in conversation: Nicknames referring to the various generations have become pervasive in the modern vernacular — but exactly who belongs to which cohort isn’t always clear. According to the Pew Research Center, categorizing people into various generations provides a means […]
You may have heard of a practice called “Swedish death cleaning” — a name that’s both intriguing yet fairly straightforward. Perhaps one of the more succinct and accurate summaries of the concept comes by way of comedic actor Amy Poehler’s narration in this amusing trailer for the TV series The Gentle Art of Swedish Death […]