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Every single one of us will bump up against a bad day here and there. Maybe you got up on the wrong side of the bed and can shake it off once you get into your routine. Maybe it’s from a harsh encounter with someone at work, an ill-worded text that sets you off, or just feeling like not one single thing has gone your way. Maybe you’ll carry it with you all day as an annoying low hum in the background. We ALL have those days. And sometimes, that’s all that it is – a stinky day you can…

Feeling overwhelmed? First, you aren’t alone in that. A 2025 national survey from the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center confirmed that 45% of American adults report feeling stressed “because of the news or what’s happening on social media” at least once per week—and 16% say it’s a daily occurrence.Well, recent research suggests how you react to stress may not be built on yoga retreats or flashy mindfulness apps—but it could actually be something much simpler.In fact, a 2025 study published in the Journal of American College Health found that a handful of everyday habits may shape how your brain…

Divorce can put you in a bit of a weird spot when it comes to retirement planning. You might have had to give some of your savings to your ex, and you’ll definitely have to rethink what you want retirement to look like. It can take some time to build a new plan and set new savings targets. But it’s not all bad news. You could be eligible for a larger Social Security benefit on your ex’s work record, but only if you meet certain criteria. Here’s how to determine if an ex-spousal benefit is an option for you and…

A new study from the University of California, Berkeley, found that people overwhelmingly support a balance of gender representation in government — even when quotas are required to achieve parity. “In the best-case scenario, citizens would prefer a gender balance achieved without quotas,” said political scientist Amanda Clayton, whose research was published in the American Political Science Review. “But we know from centuries of male dominance that that either doesn’t happen or happens at a glacial pace,” she continued. “So compared to men’s political dominance, women’s inclusion via quotas is perceived as more democratic and more legitimate than women’s exclusion.”The study polled…

Want to shake off those winter blues with some laughter? Spring vibrates with the spirit of exuberance and vitality. It is the time of the year when energy and excitement are everywhere. To really get into the season, spring memes offer a lighthearted perspective on the changes and new beginnings that this time of year brings. This collection of funny spring memes will tickle your funny bone and maybe even inspire you to create some of your own. Each meme celebrates the quirks and delights of the season. Let’s check them out! 1. Spring awakening. Feel the triumph of spring…

Improbable guidance from Washington urging Americans to ditch ultra-processed food echoes the work of a British GP whose patients are reversing type 2 diabetes through diet If I told you something not entirely awful has come out of the current US administration, you might start to worry about me. If I added that it was unveiled by Robert F Kennedy, the health secretary politely described as maverick (other much less polite terms are available), you’d think I’d taken leave of my senses.   And yet…  Earlier this year ‘RFK’ announced a new set of dietary guidelines, introduced with a simple message: ‘eat real food’. The…

Spread the loveIntroduction The experiences of international students in the United States have been shaped by a myriad of challenges, particularly in recent years. As policies surrounding immigration …

By Steve GormanApril 22 (Reuters) – Thousands fewer young Americans than expected took their own lives during the first two-and-a-half years following the launch of a national “988” suicide-prevention hotline in the U.S., according to a Harvard-based study published on Wednesday.Researchers ‌also found that reductions in expected suicide deaths among adolescents and young adults were greatest in the 10 states with ‌the highest traffic in 988 calls during the study period, which ran from July 2022 through December 2024.The findings support the premise, advocated by mental health professionals, that ​simplifying access to the suicide hotline by providing a national three-digit…

The hills of Tanzania where Ecosia operates – credit, Ecosia, released Reaching the milestone just before Earth Day, Ecosia, the nonprofit search engine, is celebrating 250 million trees planted worldwide, becoming the world’s largest planter of native trees. Since its founding in 2009, Ecosia has built the world’s largest network of local reforestation operations, numbering more than 200,000 tree planters and 125 organizations worldwide. Users’ clicks and searches, as well as the ad revenue they generate, translate to revenue which the company uses to organize tree planting. These partnerships have allowed the tech company to focus on working with local…

More than 840,000 people die every year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks at work – including long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace harassment– according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), a United Nations agency.Work-related psychosocial risks are mainly associated with cardiovascular diseases and mental health disorders, including suicide, the report noted.“Psychosocial risks are becoming one of the most significant challenges for occupational safety and health in the modern world of work,” said Manal Azzi, team lead on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) policy and systems at the ILO.“Improving the psychosocial working environment is…