It’s 2026, so it goes without saying that the majority of my life is online. Nearly all of my correspondence, whether it be email or social media, my day-to-day work, my calendar — all of it is digital.
Genetics plays a bigger role than you might think. Credit: Constantinis / Getty Images
Experts say resilience may be as ordinary as the journal entries people scribble, the emails they exchange, the task lists they create
What follows is reflection on a long-running piece of research, not advice. We are writers and editors reading the literature, not clinicians, psychologists, or therapists.
Here are 15 ways to keep cool in the summer. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Elly Poston Cooper
Have you ever been called “antisocial” for choosing a quiet night with a book over another crowded party?
It’s not just “thinking too much”—it’s a completely different way of processing uncertainty, where every choice gets examined from ten angles before it feels safe.
In Africa, these rankings show how strong communities and governance really affect how happy people feel. Mauritius ranks as the 73rd-happiest country globally, reflecting its strong social support, healthy life expectancy.
In a fast-paced world where personal development has become a priority for many, self-help books continue to offer practical guidance, mindset shifts, and actionable strategies for improvement.
The wee morning hours are a prime opportunity to engage in a few distraction-free moments. “Because this time is often used for stress-reducing and mood-boosting activities, many early risers start their morning with better cognition, mood, and productivity. Credit: Getty Images
