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It’s Time to Rethink What Loneliness Is
Research suggests that chronic loneliness may be as damaging to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. But do we know what loneliness actually is?
Research suggests that chronic loneliness may be as damaging to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. But do we know what loneliness actually is?
So-called “information realism” has some surprising implications.
Breakfast on rushed weekday mornings, solved.
The best dressers know that the right piece of clothing is an invitation to connect with the world around them.
What gets lost when it’s only the rebel girls who get lionized?
The sour cream isn’t just a gimmick.
Ever been so confident of something that you were shocked to find out you were wrong?
Years after these titles were popular, they’re still worth picking up.
The current system of supervised release may do more harm than good, some experts say. How can society rehabilitate law-breakers while keeping them from re-offending?
Is there a biochemical reason that extreme weather makes us happy?
“Just how charitable are you supposed to be when criticizing the views of an opponent?”
Scientists identify rare genetic variants that may be linked to the trait.
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
The kids are all right—but are they missing out?
Tens of thousands of American small and midsize manufacturers are facing the choice between paying steep tariffs on Chinese imports or taking on significantly higher domestic production costs.
Black Americans are moving to Ghana — and driving up the cost of living for everyone around them.
As artificial intelligence shapes fertility care, it’s now helping doctors find hidden sperm.
A new book considers how weight lifting can help you unlearn diet culture.
At the Comic Con of snacks, we track down the latest in sweet treats, sauces, and drinks.
As he turns 85, one of the last surviving Beatles is still musically curious, dispensing his signature wisdom, and preaching the gospel of peace and love.
Pastry chef Nicola Lamb sifts through the essential ingredients of baking — flour, sugar, eggs, and butter.
Inventory constantly shifts as people change plans. The key is knowing where to look when mainstream booking sites come up empty.
What is the British Royal Regalia? Learn more about the British Crown Jewels and how they are replaced medieval renditions after anti-monarchists destroyed them.
A warning against population shrinkage
While Elon Musk took Washington, D.C., by storm, his company representatives and lobbyists were also notching up big political wins in the heart of his vast business empire: Texas.
Trump insists that the new bill will save the US billions, but it has been criticised by his old ally Elon Musk.
The trailer for Nolan’s epic follow-up to ‘Oppenheimer’ has leaked online—which has only boosted the film’s buzz.
The BBC speaks to Tibetans in Aba, which has long been at the heart of resistance to Chinese rule.
Despite society's pressure to exercise intensely at all times, the best workout I’ve had in the last year was during physical therapy. Here's why.
Thailand is undergoing yet another turnover in leadership. Here’s what—and who—could come next.
As ‘Dora’ celebrates its 25th anniversary, Ramsey Naito and Samantha Lorraine discuss how ‘Search for Sol Dorado’ expands on Nickelodeon’s history.
Under his creative direction, Gap Inc. is undergoing a renaissance—from viral red-carpet moments to cool collabs.
The July Fourth is a cacophony of dietary chaos.
It’s easy to see why being happy is such a challenge these days. People are working jobs they hate, struggling to pay bills, and living in an increasingly isolated, digitally driven world.
Gossip at work is inevitable. But what exactly workers gossip about can be key in dictating company culture. Rumor has it that gossip can be a positive force in workplace cultures, under the right circumstances.
A foundational idea in self-determination theory is that we have three basic psychological needs: for autonomy, competence and relatedness.
An immune condition changed my mom’s life — and taught us to see art differently.
Got something to say sorry for? Here are words that have no place in your apologies, according to those who have spent years analysing them.
Plan to connect with loved ones and plan to disconnect from work.
The midpoint of the year is an opportune moment to look back at where we’ve been, and set our sights for where we want to go.
Brynnley Beckman is only 23, but she is already thinking about retirement. She teaches ninth grade biology at the Shelton School in Dallas and contributes 3 percent of her salary to an employer-sponsored retirement fund. She hopes to increase her contribution by 1 percent each year.
Fatigue and burnout are similar, but one requires more serious attention.
When it comes to our retirement nest egg, we can't help but wonder where we stand compared to our cohorts.
Three ways to find purpose and meaning in a job.
Running the numbers on typical college costs can leave you feeling breathless and wondering how you’re going to afford it. Sticker prices look staggering these days, especially for private colleges.