Anxiety has become an unwelcome companion for many, creeping into everyday life with relentless persistence. But for a growing number of young Americans, worry is no longer an uncontrolled intruder—it's being managed, contained, and strategically addressed.

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For young people in the early stages of their career, the idea of waiting 40 years or more to retire might feel like a marathon. For those already feeling burnt out, it can be an excruciating thought. So – why not take a break or two somewhere along the way?

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Your favorite influencer's lifestyle might look perfect, but the marketing tactics they use often aren't.

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For many people, religion helps protect against depression by providing social support networks, frameworks for understanding difficult circumstances, and coping strategies through practices like prayer. But sexual minorities often have more complicated relationships with religious institutions.

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When it comes to both relationship and sexual satisfaction, there's virtually no difference between people in monogamous relationships and those in consensually non-monogamous arrangements.

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The path from prison back to society looks dramatically different depending on your social class.

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Let’s say you’re grabbing coffee with a coworker and they casually ask, “What’d you do this weekend?” You respond, and without missing a beat, they launch into a long-winded retelling of their weekend.

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Research from the University of British Columbia reveals concerning patterns in how ADHD is portrayed on TikTok and how those portrayals shape public understanding.

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Most American homeowners are locked in an unspoken competition with their neighbors over who has the better-looking house and yard, according to new research.

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In the heated battle between political parties, there's a psychological trick our brains play that might explain why political divisions feel impossible to overcome.

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Something alarming is happening to young adults across English-speaking countries. Despite living in an age of technological advancement and increasing global prosperity, they're becoming increasingly unhappy.

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The controversial $400 million safety nets on San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge are working.

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This dating phenomenon—that abrupt switch from attraction to repulsion—has exploded on social media, with TikTok videos tagged #theick racking up over a billion views. People love sharing the tiny, often ridiculous things that killed their romantic buzz.

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That knot in your stomach when facing a math problem isn't just in your head. For millions of Americans, it's a real phenomenon with serious consequences.

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Across Europe, people's views on voluntary childlessness are changing dramatically. What society once considered abnormal is increasingly seen as a valid life choice.

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Today's teens face a challenge that their parents never did: the pressure to be constantly available to their friends online.

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In what might surprise those still clinging to outdated family stereotypes, most single parents are not just surviving -- they're thriving.

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Lost touch with old friends? The solution might be spending more time reminiscing about them.

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For 75 years, the Doomsday Clock has served as humanity's most recognizable warning system for existential threats. Now, an alarming study suggests its movements might track more than just our proximity to apocalypse—they may also predict patterns of death and disease across America.

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Every few months, another headline warns us about social media's toxic effects on mental health, followed by calls to digital detox. Yet for many of us, completely unplugging isn't super realistic.

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A survey of 2,000 employed Americans making less than $75,000 annually shows what happens to the modern paycheck—where it goes, how fast it disappears, and how many people need to plan carefully just to make it through each month.

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A fascinating new study shows how these seemingly contradictory practices might share more in common than anyone realized.

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The study, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, offers a rare glimpse into what people say about exercise when they're speaking freely, not responding to researcher-designed questions

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When was the last time you laughed at a scientist's social media post? If it made you chuckle, you might have also unwittingly found that scientist more credible.

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"I'm completely burned out"—once a phrase associated with decades of career advancement and family responsibilities—is now commonly heard from professionals in their twenties.

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Want to live somewhere that could make you happier? Where you live might matter more than you'd guess. WalletHub just released their annual study showing which cities have the happiest residents, and California towns are dominating the list.

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In his February 2025 cover story for The Atlantic, journalist Derek Thompson dubbed our current era "the anti-social century." He isn’t wrong. According to our recent research, the U.S. is becoming a nation of homebodies.

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"Yes, I floss every day." It's perhaps the most common lie told in dentist offices across America. As it turns out, most of us aren't being entirely honest when we sit in that chair.

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We all know the saying "Don't judge a book by its cover," but a new survey suggests that in the workplace, your "cover" might matter more than you think -- especially when it comes to income.

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Have you ever found yourself stifling a yawn during meditation? Or perhaps your mind wandered during a religious sermon, or you felt restless while on a spiritual retreat? If so, you're not alone.

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We've all been there. You're in a meeting, your phone buzzes with an Instagram notification, and suddenly your fingers itch to check it. But what's actually happening inside your body during that moment of craving?

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The next time you encounter someone who firmly believes the moon landing was faked or climate change is a hoax, consider this: their stance might be driven less by ignorance and more by spite.

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Here's a urinalysis like none other. In a revelation that might make some gag and others blush, nearly a quarter of Americans admit to regularly pee in the shower, according to an eye-opening new survey.

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Of course, we all need to be concerned about young people’s exposure to social media, and recent research adds another concern – a link to eating disorders.

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The distance between fathers and daughters has been shrinking with each generation, and physical activity might be the bridge that's bringing them closer.

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Most people recognize organizations such as the YMCA and the Boy Scouts, or events such as the Modern Olympic Games, summer camps and wilderness retreats.

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With the Oscars just around the corner, it turns out most Americans haven't seen the films being celebrated.

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When Elon Musk took over Twitter in late 2022, users began jumping ship. Many found their way to Bluesky, a decentralized social media network initially conceived by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. A new study published by the University of Zurich reveals this migration wasn't random; it was directly triggered by specific actions taken by Twitter's new management.

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According to a recent survey, 17% of American adults want to move internationally within the next five years, potentially signaling a significant shift in the country's population.

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Is flirting with the barista who makes your morning coffee a betrayal of your partner? What about maintaining a friendship with an ex? Or how about watching adult content online? The answers might not be as straightforward as you think.

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A recent survey found that 71% of Americans support cell phone limitations in schools in some form, while only 29% oppose any restrictions.

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In today's digital dating world, finding love often starts with a simple finger swipe. Mobile dating apps have completely changed how we meet potential partners, with millions turning to platforms like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge for romance or casual connections.

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A new study out of the University of Michigan reveals how the rise of digital subscriptions is quietly reshaping what news gets reported in communities across America.

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Thirty-four artworks created with artificial intelligence (AI) have gone up for sale at Christie’s in New York, in the famed auction house’s first collection dedicated to AI art.

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Narcissists may believe they're the center of attention, but research suggests they're more likely to be left out of the group entirely.

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The next time you receive a text broken into single words or filled with extra periods, pay attention. The sender has likely made a deliberate choice to emphasize their message through these digital tools.

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Social media scrolling, video game marathons, and endless YouTube videos might be more than just typical tween behavior -- they could be setting the stage for concerning mental health patterns.

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Research shows that people who know less about fashion and luxury brands are actually more drawn to counterfeit items than those who consider themselves fashion experts.

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Pope Francis has been in hospital for more than a week with what some media reports are now calling "double pneumonia."

The Vatican released a statement on Tuesday evening saying "laboratory tests, chest X-rays, and the clinical condition of the Holy Father continue to present a complex picture."

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Ever wondered how much money it would take for someone to quit their job and travel the world? According to new research, the magic number is $287,731.

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