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How to stop waking up each night at 3 or 4 in the morning

Do you often wake up at 3 or 4 a.m. with an intense feeling of anxiety? Do you get stressed that you’re awake and begin making a mental laundry list of everything you need to do the next day? Do you...

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Here's why your brain says there's always room for dessert, even when you’re...

Have you ever felt like you can hardly stand after having a big dinner at a restaurant, but when the dessert menu is dropped on the table, your stomach miraculously finds a way to accommodate another...

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The powerful Polish mindset that conquers challenges with unwavering spirit...

Over the past decade, Scandinavian concepts like ‘hygge’ and ‘lagom’ have dominated wellness and decorating trends. Hygge, a Danish concept without a direct English translation, captures the essence...

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People shared the adult problems "nobody prepared you for" and here are the...

Nothing can ever fully prepare you for being an adult. Once you leave childhood behind, the responsibilities, let-downs, and setbacks come at you rapid-fire. Like Ferris Bueller wisely said, "Life...

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Physician breaks down the 7 kinds of rest people need and no wonder...

Do you frequently find yourself feeling exhausted, maybe not physically, but mentally, emotionally, or existentially? Do you ever feel tired no matter how much sleep you get? When someone says, "You...

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"Time affluence" can radically change how you view your daily life

What does it really mean to be wealthy? Having a hefty bank account and multiple streams of income? A fancy job with an even fancier-sounding name? ("Director" has a nice ring to it, don't you think?)...

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Doctor says adults should score 8 points or higher on this simple longevity test

Everyone wants to know how long they will live and there are many indicators that can show whether someone is thriving or on the decline. But scientists have yet to develop a magic formula to...

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A former hoarder gives life-changing hacks on how to declutter your world

Sometimes, it simply starts with one pile. Some receipts, pay stubs, and bills. Then another pile forms—a shirt you meant to hang up, some workout gear. The piles begin to multiply, and before you...

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12 unforgettable side-by-side photos of people over 100-years-old with their...

Czech photographer Jan Langer's portrait series "Faces of Century" shows them in a different light: as human beings aged by years of experience, but at their deepest level, unchanged by the passing of...

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Why people are turning to the old Scottish habit of 'hurkle-durkling' to...

"Hurkle-durkle" might be the silliest-sounding phrase ever, but it could be the missing step in your self-care routine. Hurkle-durkling simply means to linger in bed long past the time when you...

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Are you washing your sheets as often as you should be? Experts settle the...

If you were to ask a random group of people, "How often do you wash your sheets?" you'd likely get drastically different answers. There are the "Every single Sunday without fail" folks, the "Who on...

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A 79-year-old former athlete is documenting his journey to dunk again

When you think of a person in their late 70s and the things they can do to stay active, you probably imagine things like walking, aqua fitness classes, or using light dumbbells or resistance bands....

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Why you should kickstart your day like an Aussie: They’re masters of morning...

To most Americans, the average Australian’s morning seems foreign, like something only CEOs and fitness gurus can find the energy to do: hit the beach before sunrise, enjoy the pristine waves, then...

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Experts share the one communication tool that could help save a relationship

To paraphrase a friend's insightful words: "You can't make a person who can't hear you, hear you, because, well—they can't hear you."So many can relate from a metaphorical standpoint. You try to have...

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A professor reveals the secret of how to make 'gratitude lists' really work

It's true that "gratitude" has become a buzzword and the very idea of it seems trite and empty to some. For others, the world might feel too chaotic at the moment to focus on the tiny, good things...

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Therapist reveals the worst thing you can say in a fight with your partner

In the heat of the moment, sometimes we can say things that we don't mean. Other times, we TOTALLY mean the things we say, but still shouldn't say them, especially to our partners. Romantic...

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A pageant winner boldly called out her abuser in the audience during her...

Domestic violence survivors cheered on the winner of the 2024 Miss Kansas competition after she stood on stage and called out her abuser who showed up to the pageant. Before Alexis Smith was chosen...

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The seemingly immortal Rob Lowe reveals his 3 adorably accurate secrets to...

There are those people who have somehow dunked themselves into a fountain of youth, laced with magical water that keeps them immune to aging. Some call it the "Paul Rudd Effect," and others just call...

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‘Cozymaxxing’: The real science behind everyone’s new favorite stress antidote

Everyone seems desperate to find something that works for them to live a happier, healthier life, whether competing in 90-minute “space-out competitions” or starting their day at 5:30 am. What are we...

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Woman leaves bachelorette trip after trusting her gut about sketchy men...

In a since-deleted story posted on Reddit last year, one woman showed how sometimes trusting your gut can be the best thing you can do, even if following it will seriously impact your friendships. It...

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Gen Z manager shares the time-off requests she's rejected, and people are...

What does it take to be a good boss? You can answer this a bajillion different ways—being a clear communicator, earning employee trust, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a positive and...

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We asked people what they enjoy that others don't understand. One answer...

Some people have quirky hobbies and interests that other might find odd, so when we asked our Upworthy audience on Facebook, "What's something that you really enjoy that other people can't seem to...

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Doctor's unique 4-7-8 technique could fix your sleep problems instantly

Are you having a hard time falling asleep? If so, you're not the only one. Falling and staying asleep typically becomes more difficult as adults get older. We spend less time in deep sleep and REM...

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American who left the country for just 2 weeks shares why life in the U.S....

As the old saying goes, you are what you eat, so our diets play a tremendous role in how we feel from day to day. Food can give us energy, vitality, and mental clarity or make us feel listless and...

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Hospice nurse reveals the exact time most people die and the reasons why are...

Death is hard to think about and harder still to talk about. Some people get panic attacks just imagining the inevitable end of their life. It's an extremely uncomfortable and inescapable fact of...

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Experts share the 6 things you should remove from your home to make it more...

In the never-ending quest to declutter our homes, cars, and lives, it can sometimes feel like a frustratingly impossible task. So perhaps an easier approach than "throw out everything that doesn't...

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Doctors share bizarre things about the human body that we still can't explain

Ever watch a period piece movie or TV show where the well intentioned doctors used maggots in hopes of cleaning a wound? Or when lobotomies were the tried-and-true method of relieving mental...

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Millennials nearing 40 are sharing their 21 biggest mistakes so everyone can...

It seems like only yesterday a millennial was a college kid that baby boomers chided for being entitled and Gen Xers thought were way too sincere and needed to learn how to take a joke. Today, the...

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Woman credits Oura ring for alerting her to cancer symptoms before diagnosis

Jewelry that collects biometric data and helps you keep track of your health habits is not new. Fitbits and Apple watches have been around for well over a decade combined, and while most people use...

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You're drinking water wrong: Why doctors say temperature matters more than...

Here’s something we all know but rarely think about: 75% of the human body is made up of water. Essentially, we’re water balloons with legs, or whatever the heck Flubber was. To maintain that internal...

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