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How to free yourself from caring about what people say on social media - Upworthy
People can get stressed out posting something on social media because they don't want to offend anyone or suffer judgement. Mel Robbins argues that your social media page is your place to do what you like so you should stop caring about what people say, because it's beyond your control.
Neuroscience says its great for older people to live in the past - Upworthy
People who want to relive their glory days are often criticized for living in the past. But according to Dr. David Merrill, it's actually great for older people's mental health for them to take daily trips down memory lane. It's even better if they do so with a loved one.
How to fall asleep fast according to a neuroscientist - Upworthy
Everyone goes through spells where they have a hard time falling asleep. Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman says that the best way to trick your brain into calming down, so you fall asleep, is to close your eyes and roll them from side to side, like you were scanning a landscape for 10 to 30 seconds.
Happiness researcher explains why we need to be bored more - Upworthy
Harvard researcher Arthur C. Brooks shared in a video why it's "essential" that we allow ourselves to be bored instead of always reaching for our phones. We have a powerful mechanism in our brain called the default mode network that's only triggered when we do nothing. It's uncomfortable, so many of us try to avoid it. But it's also good for us.
Doctor says you should be washing your water bottle this often - Upworthy
Reusable water bottles are excellent for drinking more water, avoiding dehydration, and using less plastic. But if you don't wash them often, you're putting yourself at risk of getting sick due to bacteria. Dr. Shanina C. Knighton explains how often you should wash your water bottle, and how to properly wash it.
How often should you shower? Doctors weigh in and rock some people's worlds. - Upworthy
According to a YouGov poll of over 5,700 Americans, just over half of respondents said they shower daily and 11% said they shower twice or more per day. That means two out of three of us are showering at least once a day.
I thought I was weird for talking to myself. Science says it might be a secret superpower. - Upworthy
As someone who has always, and quite frequently, talked out loud to myself, I decided to do some research. According to therapists, it can be quite healthy and a way to self regulate, especially if feeling anxious.
What it's like having face blindness and not recognizing people you've known for years - Upworthy
Face blindness, or prosopagnosia, is somewhat common with nearly one in fifty people experiencing some form of it. Redditors give some practical and helpful tips on dealing with what can be a frustrating (and embarrassing) situation.
People share the moments they felt the most joy with no sex, drugs, or alcohol involved - Upworthy
Happiness is elusive, and many seek it out through sex, drugs, and alcohol. But there are plenty of examples that show the purest joy comes from the simplest pleasures, like witnessing nature, or feeling love from children and animals, rather than dopamine hits.
Video explains why having a self-absorbed parent robs you of a personality - Upworthy
There are some people who walk through life with no sense of self. No real likes or dislikes, moral core or internal convictions. Why is that? It's because some people are raised with self-absorbed parents who never give them the space and attention to develop their own personalities.
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.