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In his 2014 commencement address to graduates at the University of Texas, Admiral William H. McRaven shared exactly how daily habits can ultimately lead to a happier, more peaceful life as you age. In fact, Admiral McRaven said that we can all change the world by simply making our beds each morning.While this seems like an odd correlation, research studies back up the idea that small habit formations are more likely to stick and, in turn, lead to the formation of additional healthy habits over time. That’s why many people who get better at life as they age recommend forming…

Nagpur: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made mental health training mandatory for all teaching and non-teaching staff in affiliated schools at least two times a year. The initiative is a part of a broader push to strengthen student well-being.The board directed that certified mental health professionals should conduct the training. The sessions will cover psychological first aid, identification of warning signs, response to self-harm situations, and referral mechanisms. As per the board’s latest circular, schools must ensure that teaching, non-teaching, and administrative staff are trained to engage with students in a sensitive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory manner.The circular…

It is the information age. The only problem is the information everyone seems to get these days is that every other person is living a ‘better’ life than they are. They see the news about the kid who made millions posting funny videos on social media A business woman who bought herself a brand-new Lamborghini People traveling all over the world, eating the best food, etc. It never ceases. A hyper-optimized flood of information makes us see the extremes of everything. They make everything (including trivial matters) seem like a life or death situation – mounting pressure on us.  …

Opportunities are like sunrises, if we wait too long we miss them. Too often we waste our time waiting for the ideal path to appear. But it never does of course. Because we forget that paths are made by walking, not waiting. Let this be your wake-up call today! If you always sit around until you feel 100 percent ready for the journey, you’ll likely be sitting around for the rest of your life. Most of the time you just have to get up and go for it. And no, you shouldn’t feel any more confident before you take the…

The Social Security Fairness Act of 2025 eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), restoring full benefits to 3.2 million public- …

Credit: Meathead Movers Getting out of an abusive relationship is vital, yet packing up and moving out is more than daunting. But, thanks to Meathead Movers, it’s much easier—and doesn’t cost a dime—to leave a spouse or partner behind and start a new future. For 25 years, California’s largest independently-owned moving company has been helping end domestic violence in their state by offering their moving services for free to those who need it. Even better, they launched a coalition in 2015 that attracted eight other moving companies in the United States to join them in their mission. The program they…

Acts of kindness benefit us just as much as they benefit others. Even the simplest act of giving can make us happier, help us heal, and make our lives feel richer. Every day, we have opportunities to make a positive difference in small but meaningful ways. By prioritizing our human connections and empathy, we nurture our own well-being while also contributing to a more compassionate, connected community. “In separateness lies the world’s greatest misery; in compassion lies the world’s true strength.” — Buddha Let’s explore a few stories that illustrate the healing power of kindness. A firefighter adopts the puppies…

A morning after Mardi Gras – credit, Grounds Krewe supplied Flung plastic beads, coins, and other trinkets can seem like treasures in the heat of a Mardi Gras moment, but if you’ve ever seen the streets of New Orleans the morning after, you’d recognize only trash. That’s why a coalition of government agencies and nonprofits is creating “seed beads,” biodegradable party favors, and culturally-smart alternatives like bags of Jambalaya spices, as a way of cutting back on this mountain of party waste. It’s not just about removing this unnecessary burden of 1,123 tons per year from the landfill; it’s a…

Our guts do a lot more than we give them credit for: they help us digest food, curb inflammation, and supercharge our energy. “Optimal gut health includes having a diverse, stable microbiome, minimal digestive symptoms, and resilience against inflammation,” says registered dietitian Janelle Connell, RDN. “But more practically, I know my gut is healthy when I am able to eat a variety of whole foods comfortably and without symptoms, my digestive motility is regular, and my body feels energized.” However, we don’t always return the many favors our gut offers us—so to help you recognize what habits might secretly be…

Key TakeawaysDietitians unanimously recommend tart cherry juice for better sleep. It’s rich in natural melatonin and antioxidants, which can help improve sleep duration, quality, and efficiency—especially when consumed regularly before bed.Its sleep-promoting effects come from multiple compounds. Tart cherry juice contains melatonin to regulate the sleep-wake cycle, plus procyanidins and tryptophan-boosting antioxidants that reduce inflammation and support the production of serotonin and melatonin.It’s easy to make tart cherry juice part of your nighttime routine. Drink it plain, mix it into a “sleepy girl mocktail,” or sip it slowly as a relaxing ritual—just make sure to choose 100% Montmorency tart cherry…