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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.
How to break up with someone in the most mature way - Upworthy
A video from The School of Life offers some best and worst practices for ending a relationship. Breaking up isn't easy, but there are ways to make it harder on yourself and on the person you're leaving. Hopefully these tips will help save some broken hearts from prolonged pain.
Man shares tips for husbands of perimenopausal wives - Upworthy
A video sharing tongue-in-cheek advice for husbands with wives who are in perimenopause went viral, with women saying it's spot on. From not taking the last snack to not telling your hot flashing wife that you're perfectly comfortable to saying sorry just because, the "tips" acknowledge the upheaval of perimenopause.
'Untapped potential' expert shares key to happiness and success - Upworthy
Psychologist Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman has a new book where he outlines the big difference between those who find success and happiness and those who get stuck in life. Those who succeed are able to unlearn their fears while those who do not are dictated by them.
After an epic, unhinged debate about boogers vs. earwax, real doctors set the record straight - Upworthy
A hearty debate arises after someone poses the question, "Why is it okay to pick your nose, but not your ears?" Experts and doctors weigh in on what nasal mucus and earwax are, why they're healthy and whether or not one should pick their ears or noses.
Professor reveals the secret of how to make gratitude lists really work - Upworthy
A psychology professor stresses the importance of not only remaining grateful in life, but sharing that gratitude with others, when possible. People on TikTok and other online platforms find happiness in tiny ways and share them online.
Cole Escola's touching insight about dementia has people moved to tears - Upworthy
Writer and Broadway star, Cole Escola, gives a vulnerable interview to CBS Sunday Morning where they discuss, among many things, their thoughts on storytelling. Escola was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize for his play,"Oh Mary."
17-year-old launches fascinating "Sperm Racing" league to get people talking about male fertility - Upworthy
The quality and quantity of a man's sperm plays a huge role in not only fertility, but fetal health. Sadly, these markers are dropping across the globe and hardly anyone's talking about it. A new, controversial "Sperm Racing" league aims to change the narrative.
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.