- Stretching tips from a master flexologist
Sunday Edition • August 10, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Why does receiving a compliment often feel as awkward as being told you have food in your teeth or your fly is unzipped? In a recent episode of the NPR podcast Life Kit, social psychologist Erica Boothby and behavioral scientist Xuan Zhao delve into the science behind compliments — and explain how your reaction to them might reflect your own self-esteem. Their insight on giving and receiving praise is illustrated in this comic strip, which we…Read more
- An at-home prostate cancer test
Sunday Edition • June 9, 2024 SUPPORTED BY It’s normal to form personal relationships with the professionals we pay to style our hair, file our taxes, or walk our dogs. And it’s also normal to realize that we’re no longer happy with or in need of those people’s services. But having that realization and taking the steps to part ways are two different things; it can be difficult to know what to say or do to avoid hurting feelings and burning bridges. If you’re in this position, check out...
- A stalwart of old Detroit is made new again
Daily Edition • June 8, 2024 SUPPORTED BY No one wants to hold a grudge against someone, but it’s easy to do when we feel hurt or frustrated. As common as it is, this human behavior carries with it some negative health impacts, including low self-esteem and chronic pain, so it’s worth digging into why we are holding a grudge and what we might do to release it. That’s easier said than done, of course — read psychologist Juli Fraga’s Washington Post advice column detailing four ways to let go....
- The secret power of summer Fridays
Daily Edition • June 7, 2024 SUPPORTED BY School’s out, scream and shout! The year is winding down for many students and teachers across the country, and some educators are having fun with those last few days of school by taking part in a social media trend: “dress like a student day.” In one recent viral video, middle school teachers hilariously parodied the fashion choices (and personalities) of their students. We’re sure everyone in the building had a good laugh after a year of hard work —...