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woman struggling with creativity

The number one killer of creativity is fear

May 20, 2022 Culture, Mental Health, Science and Technology, Upcoming

New York Times science reporter Matt Richtel talks about creativity and what awakens it, the conditions where it thrives and what happens when it’s blocked.

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Looking inside a brain

Inside a mind with severe ADHD

May 19, 2022 Mental Health, Upcoming

Rebecca Schiller, a regular contributor to The Guardian, talks about her journey to be seen by specialists for severe ADHD and about learning to navigate her life in a new way.

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Here’s why you’re burned out at work

May 18, 2022 Economics, Mental Health

Jonathan Malesic talks about what we can do about feelings of worthlessness and exhaustion, whether that’s from inside a cubical or via the virtual office.

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Difficulty exercising

It’s not just you — starting to exercise is hard

May 17, 2022 Culture, Health

Amanda Mull from The Atlantic talks about the people who want to get fit but not in extreme ways, the trainers who advocate for physical activity without pushing limits, and why they are often left behind.

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healthcare patient

What a nurse didn’t know until she became a patient

May 16, 2022 Health

Theresa Brown, an author and registered nurse, discusses her frustrations while being on the other side of treatments and her worries that speaking up would alienate the very doctors trying to save her.

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happy woman enjoying nature

Stopping to smell the roses can give your life meaning

May 12, 2022 Mental Health, Science and Technology

Joshua Hicks, a professor of psychological and brain sciences, discusses why appreciating small, significant moments can lead to a sense of purpose.

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sad woman

There’s no point in seeking closure — and that’s OK

May 10, 2022 Global Issues, Health, Mental Health, Science and Technology

Prof. Pauline Boss discusses the pain from our collective loss of the pandemic, which lacks clarity, and the ongoing struggle to understand the new normal around us.

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women aging

Your attitude about aging could be a self-fulfilling prophecy

May 9, 2022 Health, Science and Technology

Becca Levy, a professor of epidemiology and psychology, discusses the beliefs around aging and how policy changes and positive thinking can create successful outcomes.

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When we should shame people — and when we shouldn’t

May 5, 2022 Culture, Mental Health

Cathy O’Neil explains the relationship between shame and power and when cancel culture is beneficial and when it goes too far.

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Even the ancient Greeks suffered from addiction

May 4, 2022 Culture, Health, History

Carl Erik Fisher discusses his own struggle with alcoholism and his search to find answers in the policies, people and treatments of both the recent and distant past.

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Structural racism is making people sick. Literally.

May 3, 2022 Health, Race/Identity

Dayna Bowen Matthew discusses the ways systemic racism harms the health of minority communities and offers solutions for more equitable health care.

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Beyond the numbers: The impact of one million U.S. COVID deaths

May 2, 2022 Current Events, Health, Politics

Josh Fischman discusses the after-effects of the COVID-19 death toll, including financial repercussions, effects on children and the new strain on social safety nets.

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