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A diet full of colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains and healthy proteins and fats will give your body the fiber, vitamins and minerals it needs to support a healthy heart. Conversely, if ...

The new year is the perfect time for young professionals to set their sights on career growth. In this comprehensive guide, we explore 10 key steps to help you kickstart your career in the new year, ...

Unplugging is often impossible. Here’s a realistic guide to using your tech in a way that serves you. By Eric Athas A few years ago, a Google employee sent an email to thousands of her co-workers: ...

Familiarity is comforting for many people, and stepping out of their comfort zone can feel overwhelming and daunting. However, personal growth and development often require venturing beyond the bounds ...

This is part two of a new series. Part one, “Why We Get Triggered and Spiral Out of Control: Stop Activation in its Tracks,” can be read here. This article is a continuation and speaks to what to do ...

At one level, I’m always amazed at how so many of us allow our past selves to have such a big impact on who we are now and how we think, feel, and engage with our world in adulthood. At another level, ...

Michigan State University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation US. The holiday season is upon us, and with it, opportunities to indulge in festive treats. The proverbial saying ...

In difficult life circumstances, you’re bound to feel anger, sadness, anxiety, or apathy. Whatever your situation is, it can be hard to look it square in the face. It might feel too painful or ...

You don't have to be a trivia buff to be great at remembering things. Monica Thieu, a four-time Jeopardy! contestant and winner of the game's 2012 college ...

Editor's note: This piece includes the repeated use of a racial slur. We all have personal memories and stories, and documenting them in writing can be a way to preserve and revisit milestones from ...