It’s been a banner year for Arsenal, the soccer club based in North London: The men’s team was crowned England’s champion last month, their first Premier League title since 2004, and the women’s team won the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in February. But today we’re cheering for a different type of goal from the athletes.
Unicef recently released its latest report on child well-being, and the Netherlands (which routinely ranks among the happiest countries in the world) took the No. 1 spot for mental health. The results spurred a crop of articles discussing why that may be — is it the autonomy Dutch kids have? The ban on phones in
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It can be scary at first: You may feel as though eating out by yourself will invite judgmental stares from other diners, or that a solo beach day could create too much time alone with your thoughts. But as much as we tout the benefits of relationships and community, engaging in solo activities can be
Physical activity is one of the most powerful health tools people have to improve mood, energy and sleep, even after just a few sessions. But the real superpower of an active lifestyle is what it can do for health and quality of life over time.
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Coastal Dubrovnik in southeastern Croatia was originally founded over 1,400 years ago, but one demographic that’s been there for centuries had nothing to do with its incorporation. The city is home to a thriving stray cat community, and likely has been since the Middle Ages. Today, photos of Dubrovnik’s felines are all over social media,
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A young boy who went viral in 2020 after his dad re-created a tear-jerking movie moment on his first day of school has finally met his Hollywood heroes — on the red carpet. Vinny Donnelly was just 4 when proud dad Sean Donnelly lined up his son’s favorite toys at the front door to see him off, a sweet nod to the emotional goodbye scene from Toy Story 3.
Most of us strive to be good-natured, polite, and helpful. But habitually putting others’ happiness ahead of your own might make you a people pleaser — and it could cost you more than you realize. People-pleasing is a defense mechanism that’s rooted in fear, not altruism, per Londyn Miller, a New York City-based psychotherapist and
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This article was written by Moncef Krarti, a professor of civil, environmental, and architectural engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of researchers and scientists, under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. Somewhere between 5% and 7% of U.S. households have rooftop solar
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The article was written in partnership with Comvita. There’s something quietly powerful about a single flower. Plant one in a sunny corner of your yard, tuck a few seeds into a window box, or scatter a wildflower mix along a fence line, and you’ve done more than add a splash of color to your day.
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Summer is around the corner (anyone else already counting down the days?), and the season is ideal for reaping the many rewards that come with spending time outdoors. But longer days in warmer temps can be a recipe for sun damage, making proper protection immensely important.
