Dean Withers was livestreaming when the news broke. Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist who founded Turning Point USA, had been shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. Withers, a 21-year-old left-wing influencer who built his career challenging conservatives like Kirk. But when he heard the news, he started crying. Not just a...
You can be the most caring person in the room and still watch friendships fade away. This instinctively feels wrong. We expect generous, thoughtful people to have thriving social lives. But many caring individuals struggle to maintain close friendships. This isn’t they because they lack anything, but because specific, well-meaning behaviors create distance. Your best...
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links The supplement industry can feel like a maze. It seems like every day there’s a new herb or supplement trending with promises of amazing health benefits. For the average person, deciding what to...
Between an impending recession, potential threat of war, and dismal housing market, young adults are facing a mental health crisis. Many were told that their adolescence and young adulthood would be the best years of their lives. Recent data suggests that this is no longer the case. For the first time in recorded history, the...
In 2017, the European Court of Human Rights stepped in after a Portuguese woman, left unable to have sex by a medical procedure, received a smaller payout because a Portuguese court assumed intimacy matters less for a 50-year-old mother. The European Court disagreed completely. Physical relationships remain important throughout life, the judges ruled, regardless of...
Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was assisnated this month, leaving behind a legacy of heated debates and a very divided following. After his death, an unexpected story popped up online. A man who said he went to school with Kirk claimed he suffered years of relentless bullying at his hands. The words...
Resilience means different things to different people. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), it is “the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands.” In other words, psychological resilience refers to how people can recover from...
Death is the inescapable conclusion of life. But what happens after death is still a highly debated topic. Throw into the mix a heady combination of religious belief and scientific theories, and you have the potential to create an endless array of possibilities. One intriguing notion is called quantum immortality. Imagine that the universe splits...
Most research points towards a link between diet and neurological disorders, such as dementia risk. Many dietary experts purport the Mediterranean and MIND diets for longevity and better health in life. Diets that prioritize whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and legumes and are linked with better cognitive function. However, there...
It’s time for another brain teaser, and this one has made a lot of people rather frustrated. In this round of “what do you see in this photo?” you need to guess how many holes are in this t-shirt. Will you get the right answer? How Many Holes Are in This T-Shirt? This seemingly simple t-shirt has got...
When someone says they love you, their words should make you feel valued, not confused. Yet many people find themselves doubting their reality after talks with someone who claims to care. Psychological research shows narcissists use recurring manipulation patterns that can leave victims disoriented and self-doubting. Spotting these phrases and patterns is not about diagnosing...
Creatine is one of the most trusted supplements for muscle recovery, energy, and performance. Athletes, bodybuilders, and everyday people use it to train harder, recover faster, and maintain steady progress in the gym. To understand why it works so well, it is important to look at what creatine really is and how it fuels your...
