Some movies are meant to be fun, and that’s not a bad thing, but there are also some movies that try to change the world, and there’s some great stuff in there. “No one cares about crazy people” is one of the latter, decidedly smaller groups. The film will be shown at Columbia University’s Film … Read more
Young people who experience social anxiety may be at higher risk of developing psychological dependence on digital networking platforms. A new study reveals that this relationship is partially explained by the psychological habit of comparing ourselves to others online. The study was published in the journal Addictive Behaviors. Accessing social networks is a common daily … Read more
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TThe internet is full of fitness advice. Much of the content is quite similar. Walk 10,000 steps a day, engage in regular strength training sessions, and hit your daily protein intake. These are all solid guidelines to follow. But there’s another fitness habit that’s often overlooked. This can completely change your exercise efforts for the … Read more
The hug came just after Isabella completed Bergen 4-Day Treatment (B4DT), an intensive treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder. In the latest podcast episode, There’s no such thing as normal, She shared her OCD story and revealed that B4DT treatment was a necessary circuit breaker for her. Developed in Norway, B4DT is brought to Aotearoa by charity … Read more
People tend to mistakenly think that depression is more than just sadness. It becomes difficult to muster the motivation and energy to complete tasks that seem easy to others, such as taking a shower. KC Davis, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Struggle Care, understands this from both personal and professional experience. In 2023, … Read more
AP — Federal authorities on Thursday arrested eight people in and around Los Angeles in connection with various health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million. Five of the cases involve hospice care centers in the Los Angeles area of Glendale, Artesia, Tarzana, and Simi Valley that are suspected of billing Medicare for patients who were … Read more
The city of Portland helped about 700 homeless people find housing last year, and part of the increase in staff can be attributed to collaboration with other agencies. Maggie McLaughlin, director of the city’s Department of Health and Human Services, said a focus on communication between city departments, mobile outreach and wraparound services has helped … Read more
Recently, I was sitting behind my husband on a motorcycle, looking at a map to guide him to a meeting, when at a three-way intersection I confidently told him to turn right, even though the screen said to turn left. The mistake forced the couple to drive an additional five kilometers and arrive 20 minutes … Read more
Well done This is Slate’s advice column about work. Do you have a problem, big or small, at work? Send it to Laura Helmuth and Doree Shafrir here. (It’s anonymous!) New from Slate’s advice family: Unhinged, a monthly dating column. Part advice, part research. Read the first edition now. Dear, thank you for your hard … Read more