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17 ways to shut down someone who won't stop talking - Upworthy
There are some people who talk too much and absolutely can't take a hint when you try to get them to stop. Here are 17 ways that you can politely, or not-so-politely get someone to stop talking. A big thing to remember, is that they are the person being rude by taking up your time.
The 'shark' method to stop a bully - Upworthy
Children aren't the only people who get bullied, adults do, too. That's why Mewmewsha, a popular Tiktoker, shared her "Older Sister" advice on how to talk a a bully by taking advantage of their weakness. Just like how you can fight back against a shark by punching it in the snout.
Gen Xers share their 25 best aging hacks - Upworthy
Gen Xers (those born between 1965 and 1980) are now between the ages of 45-60 years old. As they continue to get older, Gen Xers are sharing their best aging tips and advice with fellow Gen Xers. From health and wellness to lifestyle and relationship advice, they opened up on what they are doing to feel young and healthy.
People are finally discussing the secret etiquette of pooping at someone else's house - Upworthy
Poop anxiety isn't the most heavily studied medical field, but some estimates say up to a third of people suffer from some kind of anxiety around going to the bathroom in a public place or another person's home.
Gen Z manager shares the time-off requests she's rejected, and people are here for it - Upworthy
Elizabeth Beggs, who manages a five-person team for a packaging distribution company in Virginia, recently made a TikTok sharing which time-off requests she “rejects. ”You’ll see why “rejects” is in quotes shortly.
The 90-10 rule can mean the difference between having a life that's joyous or stressful - Upworthy
The 90-10 rule is a great way for people to make big changes in their life based on how they react to minor annoyances. By choosing to let them roll off your back and by refusing to take things personally, can mean the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
Women may blame their pillow for a stiff neck, it could be hormones - Upworthy
For some women, it seems like a never ending cycle of searching for a new pillow. They walk out of the store confident they've found the perfect pillow only to wake up with a stiff neck or tension headache days later–rinse and repeat. If this sounds familiar and you're over the age of 35, your pillow may not be to blame at all.
Oncologists share 15 surprising things they personally do (and don't do) to prevent cancer - Upworthy
Oncologists share the surprising things they personally do (and don't do) to prevent cancer, including drinking their coffee warm, not hot, avoiding anything burnt, getting an HPV vaccine, not using herbicides, and more.
There's a reason why some people can perfectly copy accents, and others can't - Upworthy
Accent mirroring is quite comment among people with ADHD and other neurodivergent diagnoses. It's when a person picks up the accent or speech patterns of the person they're talking to and oftentimes, doesn't even know they're doing it.
Achieve your goals with the "Move in Silence" theory - Upworthy
A new trend is sweeping the Internet: meet "Move in Silence," a theory many online are embracing that's actually backed by science. When it comes to goals and dreams that really matter to you, it's better to stay quiet and tell no one until it's done.
Doctors are surprised by unexpected stowaway during colonoscopy - Upworthy
Getting a colonoscopy is not something anyone ever looks forward to doing. You have to spend three days prepping for the procedure which includes drinking a "bowel preparation solution." But instead of the normal things that doctors find during colonoscopies, one patient gave his doctors a surprise when a ladybug appeared on camera.
Man unexpectedly dies during brain scan. What scientists saw should give everyone comfort. - Upworthy
However, in 2021, researcher Dr. Raul Vicente and his colleagues at the University of Tartu, Estonia, became the first people ever to record the brainwaves of someone in the process of dying, and what they’ve come to realize should be very comforting to everyone.
Women share how gynecology visits could be improved - Upworthy
A gynecologist on X asked women: "How would you design/optimize a visit to the gynecologist’s office? No detail is too small.” The responses poured in with suggestions ranging from offering pain meds to mental health screenings to more diverse representation to empathy toward sexual trauma. The doctor took the suggestions to heart.
American goes abroad and realizes why America made her sick - Upworthy
Travelling to other countries can teach a lot of lessons. One American traveled to Italy and after a few days, realized how much the American diet and lifestyle was making her sick., The realization was so powerful that she wants to eventually move to Italy to enjoy the Italian lifestyle.
Expert's 2-word theory will help you stop taking things personally - Upworthy
One of life’s tough truths is that people, even those closest to you, will sometimes let you down. That’s why Mel Robbins’ “Let them” mindset is so freeing. It helps you accept others’ flaws, let go of control, and stop carrying the weight of their behavior. Then you can create your own path in life.
Expert shares three realistic ways you can actually increase your emotional intelligence - Upworthy
Author and psychologist Daniel Goldman didn't coin the phrase "emotional intelligence," but seemed to help make it famous. In a YouTube tutorial, he explains what it is and ways in which we can increase it in ourselves.
Dramatic video shows a woman confronting a harasser at the gym - Upworthy
In 2021, a video on TikTok posted by Chelsie Gleason garnered more than 12 million views because of the way she assertively told a man who who was harassing her to get away. Gleason was filming herself lifting weights when a man approached her attempting to strike up a conversation.
Women are shocking their boyfriends by showing them how tampons actually work - Upworthy
"Boys' early learning about menstruation is haphazard," a 2011 study published in the Journal of Family Issues reads. "The mysterious nature of what happens to girls contributes to a gap in boys' knowledge about female bodies and to some negative views about girls."
Experts weigh in on debate over night vs. morning showering - Upworthy
Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? This question has prompted some surprisingly heated debate, with people sharing strong feelings one way or another for a litany of reasons. Experts weigh in on whether night showers are superior to morning showers or if it doesn't really matter.
Why certain sounds don't just annoy me, they enrage me. Here's how I learned to cope with my Misophonia - Upworthy
It wasn't until about a decade ago that I happened upon the word Misophonia. On DifferentBrains.org, it's explained that it was coined by Pawel and Margaret Jastreboff in 2001 and references a "disorder characterized by extreme sensitivity to 'pattern-based sounds.'"
Psychologist Carl Jung believed these five specific things will lead you to a happier life - Upworthy
Psychotherapist Carl Jung had complicated ideas on how humans function both consciously and through our subconscious. But it when it comes to the basic pillars of happiness, he had five elements he believed could help us be happy.