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©Shutterstock.comTax season surprises many retirees who assumed their tax bills would decrease after leaving the workforce. The reality is more complex.Find Out: How Boomers Can Claim a $6,000 Extra Deduction This YearRead Next: 5 Low-Effort Ways To Make Passive Income (You Can Start This Week)Hanna Grichanik, private wealth advisor at Northwestern Mutual’s Summit & Sage Wealth Management and Insurance Solutions, identified the biggest dos and don’ts for retirees navigating tax season.Do: Understand How Retirement Income Is TaxedOne of the biggest surprises retirees face is that not all retirement income is taxed the same way. “Withdrawals from traditional IRAs and 401(k)…

There’s a popular TikTok video trend called “Get Ready With Me,” where users walk viewers through their morning routines before work or school. In one “GRWM” video, teenager Tyler Kidd (@itstylerkidd) looks the part, with a towel wrapped around her head as she stirs her morning coffee. But her opening line deviates from the typical script of skincare routines or makeup steps. “I’ve decided that I’m going to quit vaping,” Kidd said. “I want to quit for good.”It’s one of many videos that popular content creators posted across TikTok and Instagram throughout 2025. And they did it all in partnership with Truth…

I don’t think any of us could argue that the world could use more generosity. After all, selfless, kind words and behavior have the potential to make huge changes on the planet. What exactly is generosity? Generosity is simple: it’s the behavior of giving in such a way as to benefit another. It’s selflessly adding value to others, while not expecting anything in return. Certainly, generous acts benefit others, but how can being generous benefit you?     How Generosity Benefits You When you’re generous, you just feel better about yourself. It helps give your mental health a boost. Of…

Lessons about happiness from different cultures What’s the story Happiness is valued in every society, but different cultures understand and practice it in unique ways. On occasions like International Day of Happiness, it becomes meaningful to explore how people around the world define joy and well-being. These cultural perspectives show that happiness is not just about success or wealth, but also about balance, connection, and appreciation for life. Finding purpose in Japan In Japan, the idea of ikigai highlights the importance of finding purpose in life. It encourages people to pursue activities that bring meaning and satisfaction. Whether it is…

Taking care of your whole health means caring for both your body and mind. You may come across terms like “mental health” and “behavioral health,” which are sometimes used interchangeably. These two ideas are closely connected, but they are not the same. What is mental health? Mental health is what’s happening on the inside — your thoughts, feelings, and how your brain works to make sense of the world around you. Your mental health includes things like your: • Identity• Emotions• Personality• Empathy• Resilience• Morality There are many things that can shape your mental health, including your life experiences, family history, stress or trauma, relationships, and…

More than a third of workers (35%) think that their employer is ineffective at training managers to support neurodiversity at work, according to a new Acas survey. The survey, carried out by YouGov, of 1,000 employees across Great Britain found that just 32% think their organisation effectively trains managers to make reasonable adjustments for neurodivergent colleagues. By contrast, 35% said their employer was ineffective, with 18% of those describing their employer as “very ineffective.” Almost one-third (32%) of respondents said they didn’t know how effective their employer was at supporting neurodivergent staff, pointing to a potential lack of understanding of…

Derelict Fishing Gear – Courtesy of HPU’s Center for Marine Debris Research In just over 3 years, Hawaiʻi Pacific University’s “Bounty Project” has removed over 185,000 pounds (84 metric tons) of derelict fishing gear from the North Pacific Ocean by turning commercial fishing trips into opportunities for ocean cleanup. By pulling nets, lines, and floats out of the water before they can drift into reefs, shorelines, or threaten endangered marine wildlife, the Bounty Project is one of only 3 known efforts to remove debris in the distant North Pacific Garbage Patch. The Bounty Project was organized by the University’s Center…

Sleep is one of the most important aspects of maintaining good physical and mental health. Many people focus on diet and exercise but often overlook the power of quality sleep. Observances like World Sleep Day remind us that healthy sleep habits are essential for improving concentration, strengthening the immune system, and enhancing overall well-being. Poor sleep can lead to fatigue, stress, reduced productivity, and long-term health issues. By adopting a few simple habits, individuals can significantly improve the quality of their sleep and wake up feeling refreshed and energized. Healthy Sleeping Habit Tips One of the most effective ways to…

We all crave moments of calm, but where do you start? Writing and mindfulness can be surprisingly powerful tools. For adults and teens, guided journals and mindfulness aids have become trusted companions for managing stress, building emotional balance, and encouraging personal growth. These are carefully designed to walk you through gratitude exercises, intention-setting, and mindful reflection, helping you cultivate clarity, confidence, and inner peace.Discover our handpicked 7 best guided journals and mindfulness tools in the UAE, designed to inspire, empower, and soothe your mind—one page at a time.1) Best Overall: Mental Health JournalLooking for a thoughtful gift that nurtures both…

In July 2025, a man killed four people in a New York City building that houses the National Football League (NFL) headquarters before turning the gun on himself. His suicide note blamed the NFL for concealing the dangers of American football, which he had played through high school. He asked that his brain be evaluated for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which is primarily associated with extensive exposure to repetitive head impacts (RHI). Results of an autopsy released in September 2025 confirmed that his brain had ‘low stages’ of CTE. The media pounced, and this tragedy became another missed opportunity to…