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How breaking up the narrative of a failed relationship can help you move on
Breakups can painful and difficult to move on from. They can be distracting and painful, but therapist Lisa Firestone, Ph.D., urges clients to rethink the narrative of their relationship to form a better outlook on the future. Are you reflecting on your time together truthfully? What is an honest Read More...
Corporate America takes a stand against gun violence
“Gun violence in America is not inevitable; it’s preventable. There are steps Congress can, and must, take to prevent and reduce gun violence.” This quote comes from a letter written and signed by 145 CEOs of U.S. companies this week, including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Levi Strauss, Reddit, Read More...
From desert to oasis: how community-driven grocery stores can reduce food insecurity
Low incomes can make accessing healthy food a challenge. But what if the closest grocery store with nutritious options is more than a mile from your home? This is the daily reality for the 6.2% of Americans who live in food deserts: areas where residents do not have the purchasing power to support Read More...
CupClub makes your morning coffee sleeker and effortlessly sustainable
The to-go coffee cup is a symbol of the on-the-go worker: an iconic image of the modern professional. But the image of 600 billion discarded coffee cups clogging up oceans and landfills each year is far less glamorous. Architect Safia Qureshi wanted to make coffee cups more sustainable, without Read More...
It’s time to say goodbye to fabric softener
Fabric softeners may seem like a tempting addition to your laundry machine – they act to smooth your clothes, eliminate static and wrinkles, and on top of all that, they add a pleasant scent to your wardrobe. Yet, all of these apparent benefits come at a cost – for your clothes, your health, Read More...
Danish people donate nearly $3 million in first-ever climate telethon
Fighting climate change from the comfort of your sofa is something hard to conceive, but that's exactly what Danish people were able to do this weekend through the help of a TV fundraiser. Individuals and companies alike in Denmark donated about $2.7 million to plant almost 1 million trees Read More...
Head’s up: how to transition your child back to school after a concussion
Returning to school this fall means returning to sports for many student-athletes. Unfortunately, this also means an increased risk of sports-related injuries, specifically concussions. Concussions are most common from falls and can manifest themselves differently in different kids. Symptoms from Read More...
Drinking tea regularly may help your brain stay sharp
Tea has long been touted for its wide array of health benefits, including mood improvement and cardiovascular disease prevention. But finding substantial evidence to back up these claims is more challenging, especially when searching for tea's benefits on brain health. Now, thanks to scientists Read More...
New showdown heating up between oil industry and the electric car
Would you consider buying an electric car if you saw more charging stations around your neighborhood? Utility companies and environmental groups hope the answer is yes. Pushing for the expansion of electric vehicle charging stations would mean these cars could drive longer distances and become more Read More...
Indulge in 40 beauty brands that pamper you - and the planet
Navigating environmentally friendly beauty products can be a challenge. Are glass containers better than plastic if they are heavier and more energy-intensive to transport? Is organic and GMO-free worth it if the ingredients can only be grown thousands of miles away? Picking beauty products depends Read More...