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Saturday, 10 May 2025 04:27

The No. 1 lesson I learnt about relationship building, from a human connection specialist

Developing healthy, lifelong connections is something that Mark Groves knows all about: He equips individuals with the skills they need to strengthen their relationships through his online membership community, Create the Love. Companies also hire him to help their teams work better together and maintain healthy work ties. "I was 27 and I started studying relationships. I thought, 'Why is no one teaching us this?' Everything I would learn, I would just think to myself, 'Why wasn't there a class?'" Groves says. He began writing about the complexities of relationships — including his personal ones. He studied positive psychology and…

Friday, 09 May 2025 04:50

Ultra-processed foods are driving premature deaths. Here are the 4 common culprits

Ultra-processed foods are getting a lot of attention. Research links them to cancer, heart disease, inflammation, cognitive decline, and diabetes. Meanwhile U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his cohort warn against the dangers of foods with more than five ingredients—Kennedy himself has claimed “highly chemically processed foods” are the chief culprit behind an epidemic of chronic disease in the U.S. But new research suggests that in addition to chronic disease, ultra-processed foods may be driving premature deaths. A recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine showed that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is significantly…

Sunday, 04 May 2025 04:42

Humility is a superpower. Here’s how to practice it daily - Majorie Radlo-Zandi

I was strolling up the hill in Greater Boston to a French cooking class. The rich aroma of melting butter and fresh herbs greeted us as it wafted through the chilly fall air. My friend Sylvie and I were eager to learn the art of soufflé-making. The French instructors asked for everyone’s background. When Sylvie said she was from France, they pressed her to be specific: Which part of France? When they learned she hailed from Strasbourg, the Parisiennes exchanged disapproving glances. Sylvie eyed their silent, snooty disdain. It got worse. When Sylvie started asking about techniques, we received curt…

Friday, 02 May 2025 04:52

4 rules for better conversations: ‘We’re all very hungry to feel understood,’ says Harvard professor

Aditi Shrikant I attended a party recently where the conversation just couldn’t gain momentum. Many of us didn’t know each other and surface-level topics were exhausted after the first hour. Then, one of my more candid friends asked everyone to share their salaries. At first, I was mortified. In what world was that going to make anyone feel more comfortable? To my surprise, though, it did. After the first few people volunteered their salary information, the party quickly turned around. Did you know a firefighter could make $140,000? I did not. We were all asking each other follow-up questions, being…

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 04:39

How African popes changed Christianity - and gave the world Valentine's Day

Now predominantly Muslim, North Africa was once a Christian heartland, producing Catholic popes who left their mark on the Church to this day. Their papacies were in the era of the Roman Empire, which stretched across modern-day Tunisia, the north-east of Algeria and the coast of western Libya. "North Africa was the Bible Belt of ancient Christianity," says Christopher Bellitto, a historian at Kean University in the US. Many Catholics in Africa are hoping that that the papacy will return to the continent for the first time in more than 1,500 years, as a successor to Pope Francis is chosen.…

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:19

How to boost your happiness in just a few minutes

Prioritizing your joy can feel like an abstract assignment that, frankly, many of us don’t have time for. That’s why my favorite question to ask psychologists and mental health experts is, “How can we boost our happiness in just a few minutes, today?” I’ve gotten some great responses. Giving someone a compliment can make you feel better, Yale University psychology professor Laurie Santos said. Anna Lembke, chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic and author of “Dopamine Nation,” told me to delete an app that I wish I used less for 30 days. One of the answers I…

Wednesday, 23 April 2025 04:52

Don’t wait for the ‘perfect’ time to make big life decisions, says Phoenix mayor

Kate Gallego Kate Gallego knew she wanted to run for mayor of Phoenix, but the timing couldn’t have been worse. In 2017, she was serving on the Phoenix City Council when the outgoing mayor announced he was leaving to run for Congress, leaving the seat open. “I had long been interested in running, but it was a rough time in my personal life: My mom had just been diagnosed with stage four cancer, and I was pregnant, and my marriage fell apart, so I was newly divorced with an infant,” Gallego, now 43, told CNBC’s Morgan Brennan at the recent…

Monday, 21 April 2025 04:00

How Easter transformed the world like nothing else ever could

Scott S. Powell Across cultures throughout human history, people have sought to flee oppression and escape persecution. A recurring theme in Western literature and in modern classics such as Superman and Disney originals, which revolve around the struggle between good and evil, is the need and critical role for a rescuer or savior. Easter is the celebration of the finished work of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, the ultimate rescuer and savior for mankind, who sacrificed his life to provide forgiveness of sin — enabling all who believe in Christ to have a direct relationship with God. That no other religion…

Wednesday, 16 April 2025 03:28

A strategy to get more done—and feel less stressed

For some people, the expression “You have as many hours in the day as Beyoncé” could be inspiring. For me, it’s anxiety-inducing. Probably because it makes clear that lots of those unfinished to-do’s on my list could get done if I only used my time wisely. In his new book “Meditations for Mortals,” former journalist and time management researcher Oliver Burkeman explores how we can accept our limitations in life and still be productive. “When you give up the unwinnable struggle to do everything, that’s when you can start pouring your finite time and attention into a handful of things…

Sunday, 13 April 2025 04:27

The Church’s biggest problem isn’t bad leadership. It's this

Kerry Hasenbalg Idolatry is often thought of as an ancient sin involving golden calves and carved images. However, it’s far more common today than we might admit. One example of idolatry’s influence is the way public opinion shifts when admired figures experience a fall from grace. While this pattern is often seen in secular fame, it has also crept into church culture. The allure of big platforms and high follower counts pose serious threats to the credibility of the American Church. When pastors and faith influencers stumble, their followers experience deep disappointment that can lead to disillusionment and even “church…

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Saturday, 12 April 2025 04:14

Expert issues urgent infection warning to women with fake nails

It can be tempting to prod your ears in a bid to shift wax. But touching your ear with long, fake nails could cause a nasty bacterial infection that can even trigger tinnitus, an audiologist has warned. While anyone who touches their ear with unwashed hands is at risk of infection, those with extended nails are especially vulnerable. 'Long or false acrylic nails can be the worst culprit when it comes to the transfer of bacteria as they provide more surface area for bacteria and fungi to accumulate,' warned Hannah Samuels, an audiologist at Boots Hearingcare. What's more, the 'long,…

Thursday, 10 April 2025 04:25

Here’s why you keep waking up to urinate in the middle of the night

Jamin Brahmbhatt I’m writing this article at 2 a.m. Not because I suffer from insomnia, but because I just woke up to pee. Now, like so many others, I can’t fall back asleep. Instead of scrolling aimlessly through social media, I figured — why not write about my experience? I’m in my 40s and healthy, and I generally sleep well. But lately, I’ve found myself waking up once a night to urinate. Some nights, I roll over and drift right back to sleep. Other nights, like tonight, my brain kicks into overdrive, and I start thinking about work, family or…

Monday, 07 April 2025 04:04

People who sound smart do 7 things when talking to others, say communication experts

Kathy and Ross Petras We all want people to take us seriously. But so many of us, in trying to earn that respect from others, say things that we think will make us sound smart — only to fall on our faces. As psychologist Paul Penn put it, “Trying to sound clever is a good way of sounding stupid.” But there’s a way around this. Want to sound smart and well-spoken? As language and communication experts, we’ve come across some simple and effective strategies that actually work. 1. Be intentional about your word choice Behavioral studies have found that theoretically…

Saturday, 05 April 2025 04:24

Are your braids doing more harm than good?

Chelsea Coates Braids are one of the most popular hairstyles for black women, worn by celebrities and aunties alike - but questions are being raised about its effects on our health. The process can last up to five hours as stylists deftly part small, evenly-spaced sections of hair, and gradually add in extensions. Despite the long salon visits, braids have always been closely linked to convenience for me. Growing up, they were for holidays, as the style meant that instead of fretting over how frizzy my hair would get, I could jump in the pool with no worries. Braids are…

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