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APA Survey: Cost of Living Weighs on 77% of Adults as Nearly Half Pull Back From Social Life

APA's 2026 Stress in America survey: 77% cite the cost of living as a major stressor, and 47% pulled back socially. What it means for your health.

Medical Daily · Oct 23

HHS Gives AMA, Pediatricians and Four Other Groups 10 Business Days to State Positions on Youth Gender Care

HHS gave six medical groups, including the AMA and AAP, 10 business days to state their positions on gender care for minors. What families should know.

Medical Daily · Oct 16

If You Enjoy Weirdness, You’ll Probably Enjoy Learning About These 42 Facts

No matter how educated you think you are, there’s always something new to learn. If your goal is to understand the world better, it helps to be intellectually humble and open-minded, while being discerning and wary of misinformation, as a good scientist should. Today, we’re featuring some of the most…

Bored Panda · Oct 16

Why Some Couples Fight More After They Finally Get Comfortable With Each Other

Remember when you were dating and you would think twice before saying, “Why are you doing that?” Six months later, you are arguing over the way they load the dishwasher. It is almost funny how quickly “I love everything about you” can become “How have you been doing this wrong…

MyLifeXP · Sep 8

81 Ridiculously Funny ‘You Had One Job’ Fails People Couldn’t Believe Were Possible (New Pics)

There is a difference between an honest mistake and a blunder on a single, straightforward assigned task. If you commit the latter, you can expect those around you to express varying degrees of disappointment. If you want to see what that looks like in photos, check out these posts from…

Bored Panda · Aug 21

Psychology says people who stay unbothered by life's biggest challenges often use these 7 simple phrases

Being "unbothered" doesn't mean never feeling sad, fearful, or disappointed. Resilient people experience these emotions just like everyone else. The difference is that they don't allow those feelings to control every decision they make or define the direction of their lives.

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Millions Are Turning to AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support. Psychiatrists Warn It Is Not Safe Yet.

Millions use AI chatbots for mental health support as wait times reach months. Psychiatrists and new research warn the tools are not safe for crises. Here is what patients need to know.

Medical Daily · Jul 24

People who secretly want to end a conversation often use these 10 common phrases

These phrases don't necessarily mean someone is trying to avoid you. Stress, burnout, social anxiety, and emotional exhaustion can all make even simple conversations feel mentally draining, causing people to pull back from social interactions without any personal intent.

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Narcissistic Parents: A Survival Guide for Adult Children

Drained by narcissistic parents? Learn the signs, the golden child vs. scapegoat dynamic, and the strategies that protect your peace and set boundaries.

Bored Panda · Jun 18

With 40% of U.S. Teens Reporting Sadness or Hopelessness, Child Psychologists Say Grandparents Are the Overlooked Solution

Weill Cornell child psychologist Dr. Kenneth Barish says grandparents are vital to children's mental health as 40%+ of teens report sadness. New research backs his case.

Medical Daily · Jun 18