Aging is something that many of us are afraid of and trying to fight. We deny our age as much as possible and are constantly worried about waking up one day, looking into the mirror, and wondering where all the time has gone. This isn’t surprising. Modern culture frequently equates youth with utility and aging with...
The heart is one of the most important organs for health and longevity. Despite this, for decades, we have accepted the stiffening of arteries and the shrinking of cardiac chambers as inevitable parts of heart aging and growing older. A growing body of research, however, recently popularized by biochemist Dr. Rhonda Patrick and groundbreaking research...
Archaeologists found 3,000-year-old honey in King Tut’s tomb that was still safe to eat. When Howard Carter opened the sealed jars in 1922, the honey looked and smelled like it could have come off a grocery shelf. People throw out canned chickpeas because the printed date passed two weeks ago, but the chickpeas were almost...
Emotional withdrawal is one of the most common human behaviors and one of the most misunderstood, largely because we tend to lump all forms of going silent into the same category. You’ve probably been on one side of this or the other. Someone you care about suddenly stops talking, stops texting back, stops showing up...
Most of us have googled signs of a toxic person at some point, usually after a conversation that did not sit right. Maybe it was a friendship that suddenly felt draining. Maybe it was a partner who left you confused more often than calm. Or maybe it was a family member who always seems to...
Social interactions often include subtle signals that give us a peek into how others truly feel about us. Research indicates that people can express dislike not only with words but also through actions, even when trying to hide their real feelings. While direct confrontations are rare in everyday social settings, many people unknowingly show their...
As our technologies have progressed, so have our communication skills. In the fast-paced, constantly changing, tech-driven world and the culture of being “always on,” younger generations who are perpetually connected are ironically losing the art of effective communication. According to a recent survey conducted by the University of Stavanger, Norway, approximately 40% of Gen Z...
Work insecurity, financial stress, and an impending recession have created unprecedented challenges for Gen Z. Gen Zers and younger Millennials are working twice as much as their predecessors to earn just a little less than them. As a result, Gen Z and Millennials are experiencing burnout at an accelerating rate. However, Malaysia has tackled this...
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. Despite its size, it plays a vital role in regulating many of the body’s essential functions. The thyroid produces hormones that help control metabolism, energy levels, body temperature, digestion, and mood. When the thyroid is functioning...
2026 looks set to be a vibrant year in the night sky, with numerous lunar events scheduled throughout the year. Just weeks into the year, the lunar calendar is already packed with exceptional events. A total Blood Moon eclipse arrives in March, and multiple supermoons will brighten the night sky. However, August will bring this...
When boomers were growing up, community wasn’t something you had to seek out; the way life worked built it in. You married young, you went to church on Sundays, your neighbors showed up when someone fell ill, and if you fell apart, there were people around who noticed. That world is gone. Millennials and Gen...
Douglas Ciríaco, a general practitioner in Brazil and a member of the Brazilian public health system (SUS), is melting hearts with his selfless behavior. The 26-year-old general practitioner is the sole doctor serving 10 rural communities in Ouro Branco, Alagoas. This municipality in northeastern Brazil has severely limited access to healthcare. Douglas Ciríacor works through...
