As one woman who transferred to our school in 9th grade told me, “I think because I was a swimmer, I had a certain amount of confidence. I had a recognition of my abilities and it gave me credibility and people didn’t pick on me.”
Another athlete shared a touching story about being a team captain in gym class. She recalled how, when picking teams, one girl in our grade was always chosen…
This Reverend Is Going Viral For His "MAGA vs. Jesus" Series On TikTok
November 13, 2025
“Do you think someone’s more authentic to Jesus who is picking people up off the street and deporting them, or widening the wage gap and depriving people of healthcare, or someone who is welcoming the stranger, ensuring that people are paid fairly, and ensuring…
"I've Watched Lives Be Destroyed" — People Over 40 Are Sharing The Things About Aging That Young People Never, Ever Realize Will Affect Them As They Age
November 12, 2025
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“Don’t try too hard. For years, we’ve been taught that only the best of the best of the best excel, but more often than not, there are factors besides performance at play.”
“As a result, young folks spend all of their mental and…
Doctors Are Warning That This Super Contagious Virus Is Running Rampant
November 11, 2025
While the virus certainly can be gruesome, and often painful, most people do recover at home with the help of symptomatic care such as fever-reducing medications.
There are no specific medications for hand, foot, and mouth, and since it’s a viral illness, “no antibiotics…
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“I got my first period just after my 10th birthday on a family road-trip camping vacation from the Midwest to the Southeast US coast. My mother noticed the stain in the laundry and tried to say it was a streak of a different kind, because it was dried blood.
You may already feel a sense of purpose rooted in your identity, religion, job or something else. You may feel purposeful when you’re parenting, leading a small group at your church or working hard at your job, for example.
If not, that doesn’t mean you don’t have…
A New Study Warns That Melatonin Might Be Secretly Destroying Your Heart
November 10, 2025
Not getting enough sleep or enough quality sleep can not only lead to high blood pressure, inflammation and higher stress, but is also linked to cardiovascular disease, plaque build-up in the arteries and other heart issues.
Adults should aim for seven to nine hours of…
People In Their 30s And 40s Are Getting Real About Feeling Lonely, And Why It's So Hard To Make Friends
November 9, 2025
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“Being in your late 30s is hard for a lot of people. As an enlightened 41-year-old, I can tell you that when I hit those last few years of my 30s, I attended more weddings than I ever did and probably ever will again. People don’t want to grow old alone…





