· 5 min read
Love knows no bounds and this charming British couple lives out this truth day in and day out. Meet Tommy and Maryanne Pilling, two individuals with Down syndrome who married each other twenty-two years ago. Some people believe the myth that people with Down syndrome can’t get married or foster serious, meaningful relationships. Unfortunately, this […]
· 9 min read
In a time when only about half of marriages survive the test of time, it’s important to be extremely careful about where you get your relationship advice from. Between tabloid magazines that want to sell you phony dating advice to make a few bucks, blockbuster rom-coms that sell you happily-ever-afters to make a few billion bucks, […]
· 7 min read
Words are powerful tools. They can inspire and motivate people, comfort and encourage them, and educate and inform them. Words, however, can also be used to hurt people, or sometimes just downright annoy them. Fifteen people told Tip Hero the phrases that annoy them the most… Do you agree with them? Most Annoying Phrase Why […]
· 5 min read
We’ve all had days when the morning didn’t go well. We woke up tired, weren’t sure which task to tackle first, ate a poor breakfast, procrastinated, and the dreary mood continued into the afternoon. These days are unproductive slogs; we don’t get much work done, and we can’t enjoy any rest or self-care since we […]
· 3 min read
Sand art is one of the most underrated forms of art in the modern world. This may be because, while being aesthetically pleasing, their effects are transient as they tend not to last, not to mention they are almost impossible to transport. Some may say sand art is ‘not real art’ but these aren’t your […]
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Some women seem to have it all. They’re stunningly beautiful, they have a successful career, and they have a supportive significant other. On top of that, they appear to move in a pack with their posse of equally as beautiful and successful women. Without fail, every weekend brings photos and videos of this girl gang […]
· 6 min read
While some of us were angels in the classroom during childhood, many of us likely got into trouble at least once or twice at school. Imagine, however, if teachers gave you meditation instead of detention for a misdemeanor. Do you think that would’ve made you behave better in the future? One school in Baltimore is […]
· 7 min read
At 96 years old, Iris Apfel is not what you would picture any other 96 year old to be. Her signature big glasses, flashy clothing, and confidence have defined her as an icon for all those who want to stand out and be different. Not only has she become an icon in fashion, modeling for […]
· 12 min read
It is commonly assumed that it takes 10,000 tries to become a master at something. If that’s true, then anyone who’s made it past 90 years old must be true masters at life. They’ve experienced all of the tears, fear, extreme happiness, and utter sadness that comes with each phase of life, and they have […]
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This article was originally published on September 16, 2019, and has since been updated. For many years, anthropologists and evolutionary biologists have not been able to explain the ‘why’ of menopause. How could it be beneficial for women to no longer be able to have children when they still have decades left to live? Menopause […]
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Most people assume that women mature faster than men. Researchers decided to test this theory using brain scans to determine whether there is truly a difference between men and female brains. Besides for maturity, they studied whether the brain can explain other behavioral distinctions between the sexes. A survey was published in 2013 discussing the […]
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Everyone knows that excessive alcohol consumption can have negative effects on our health and well-being. But did you know that there are also numerous unexpected benefits of not drinking alcohol? Whether it’s a temporary break or a permanent choice, here are some surprising advantages of giving up alcohol. The Unexpected Benefits of Not Drinking Alcohol […]
