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 […]
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
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,
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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
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
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
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If a boxful of embroidery hoops you bought as a pandemic hobby has been gathering dust in your closet, here’s a good reason to break them out again. A large-scale study determined that engaging in arts and crafts is significantly linked to well-being, and promoting such activities could be a boon for public health. “Crafting
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Around 36% of American adults are earning money through a side hustle, per a 2024 Bankrate survey, bringing in an average of $891 a month. And while the idea of working before or after your full-time job may not instantly sound appealing, the benefits of doing so extend beyond more financial flexibility and freedom. Whether
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Canadian violinist Adrian Anantawan is changing the music industry for the better. Anantawan was born without his right hand and most of his forearm, but didn’t let that stop him from exploring music. The violin was his instrument of choice, so when he was 10, his family enlisted engineers to build a customized device to
