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How Open-Water Swimming Became a Way Through Grief
After their mother’s unexpected death, one swimmer found relief and a renewed sense of connection through guided sea…
Do We Really Hold Stress in Our Hips? What “Tightness” Can Mean
Hip tightness can feel real without proving that stress is stored in the hips. Here is what may…
Before Going No Contact With Family, Consider These 11 Questions
Ending contact with a family member can protect safety and wellbeing, but it can also bring grief, uncertainty…
Why So Many Young People Feel Lonely Even When They’re Surrounded by Others
Loneliness among teenagers and young adults is rising in many regions. New analysis points to social change, disrupted…
Feeling Wired? What “Nervous System Resets” Can—and Can’t—Do
The nervous system is built to adapt, not stay permanently calm. Here is what breathing, movement, rest and…
Two questions helped one writer face the situations anxiety had made unbearable
A writer recalls how a therapist’s two questions helped put feared social situations into perspective—from university introductions to…
The Household Work You Can’t See—and How Couples Can Share It
Household labour is more than chores. Experts explain how physical, cognitive and emotional work can become unbalanced—and how…
Why a Celebrity’s Death Can Feel Personal—and When Online Attachment Becomes Distressing
Parasocial relationships can offer comfort, creativity and companionship. But when a public figure’s death causes intense distress, the…
Eli Lilly’s Vogue World sponsorship raises questions about fashion, health and body image
Eating disorder advocates and academics have criticized Eli Lilly’s role as a Vogue World sponsor, saying the partnership…
When a Full Life Still Feels Like Too Much
A rewarding life can still leave essential tasks and relationships unattended. One response to this kind of overwhelm…