Where are the happy Americans? 20 years after 9/11, a recent visit strikingly underscored the gloom. A central reason is that despite undoubted progress that has been achieved in recent decades, America is now beset by a debilitating case of extreme tribalism. At least eight tribes can be observed: Evangelicals, the white working class, establishment…
Are you looking for things that you can do right now to make your wife happy? Did you used to find it very easy to make her happy but now, as the years have gone by, are you finding it more difficult? Do you long to bring your relationship back to a place where you…
Thought leaders have recently predicted a “Great Resignation” in the wake of Covid-19 as people reevaluate their careers and think about moving on and trying something new. These are five non-negotiable must-haves. The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with a…
How it started versus How its going The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with a wide range of opinions, which don’t necessarily reflect our own. Community stories are not commissioned by our editorial team and must meet our guidelines prior…
Love can be a bitter heartache, that many never recover from. Oh, how painful, the tales of love! Goodbye! Goodbye! Oh, sweet love! So often, we don’t recognize, or understand the trauma, arising from a brokenheart. Yes. It’s painful! Nevertheless, getting over such brokenness takes time! “It Hurts To Be In Love!” Now, that’s an…
How much is too much? Relying on gut checks and public consensus won’t be the best yardstick this week, as the Virgo Sun dances into a pair of mystifying formations. Here’s your horoscope from the AstroTwins. On Tuesday, September 14, the Sun and obfuscating Neptune lock into their annual opposition in the skies. Better break…
September 11, 2021 — 13:04 PM Zucchini bread, like carrot cake, has its handful of skeptics. A pastry made with veggies couldn’t possibly be as satisfying as say, banana bread—right? To prove the skeptics wrong, registered dietitian Maya Feller, M.S., R.D., CDN, created a zucchini bread recipe that’s perfectly moist and just the right amount of sweet. …
September 11, 2021 — 12:05 PM In the ancient past, it was useful for our ancestors to respond quickly to apex predators and escape with a fight-or-flight action. In modern society today, physical predatory threats are few and far between. However, the same evolutionary responses are still deeply embedded within our bodies. When there’s a…
Ten years ago, I remember feeling like my heart was going to beat out of my chest. It was just after my eighth year of medical training, and I’d just found out I didn’t pass my second medical boards. I was absolutely mortified. To some people, that might not seem like a huge deal, but…
Amidst such trying times, a summer in the sun is and was more than deserved. Of course, we’ll be the first to stand on the soap box about smart sun care (a routine that goes beyond just SPF, thank you very much) — but we’re also ones to relish in the joys of a full…
