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Sit to stand test is a good indicator of longevity - Upworthy
Dr. Natalie Azar went on the "Today" show and shared the sit-to-stand test, a measure that may indicate how long people ages 51 to 80 will live. Although the test isn't perfect, it shows the importance of having good musculature at an older age.
This woman's powerful 'before and after' photos crush myths about body positivity - Upworthy
Michelle Elman, a body positivity coach, helps people who are struggling to find confidence in their own skin.After persevering through numerous medical conditions and surgeries in her own life, Elman realized a few years ago that body positivity wasn't just about size or weight.
Grieving mom stresses importance of glucose test during pregnancy - Upworthy
Testing for gestational diabetes is easy. You drink a small bottle of something that tastes like flat soda and an hour later they draw your blood. But there has been a push on social media for pregnant people to skip out on the glucose test and one grieving mom is warning against it.
Why social media makes you feel bored all the time - Upworthy
A new report shows that because we are so used to being entertained on social media that it's a lot harder to keep our attention and everything just leaves us feeling bored. The good news is that we can get over chronic boredom by watching more immersive. long-form content.
'Love is Blind' alum tackles mental health of reality tv stars - Upworthy
Behind the scenes, reality TV can take its toll on the mental health of cast mates. The situations they're put in are not always natural, which can cause distress, but former cast members from "Love is Blind" have created what they hope to be a solution and they've thought of everything.
Viral OCD checklist with 'improvements' is hilarious—and educational - Upworthy
A Reddit user filled out a symptom checklist for OCD and made a few... suggestions. People thought it was hilarious to see a clear manifestation of OCD on an OCD checklist, but it also brought to light the fact that OCD is more than just needing things to be exact or neat.
Rabbi explains connection between empathy and social anxiety - Upworthy
Are people who are more empathetic more prone to social anxiety? Rabbit Shais Taub explained in a video that many people who experience social anxiety have high levels of empathy, which makes them sensitive to other people's energies. For them, being in a room full of people is like being in a room with 100 radios all playing different stations.
Australia announces it will ban social media for under-16s - Upworthy
On Thursday, November 7, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese introduced a pioneering plan to ban social media for kids under 16, even with parental permission. Under the proposal, platforms like Meta and TikTok could face penalties for allowing underage users but won’t penalize kids or parents.
What we teach kids when we let them have a mental health day - Upworthy
When I was in high school, my dad taught me an important lesson about self-care with one turn of the steering wheel—one I've never forgotten. Mental health days are a vital tool in the human well-being toolbox, and one we shouldn't hesitate allowing people to use as needed.
The 'Let Them' theory - Upworthy
It's easy to waste a lot of mental and emotional energy attempting to change people and events that we can't control. That's why the "Let Them" theory can give us a lot of relief. It's reminder that we can't control other people, we only have power over our own reactions.
7 'bad habits' that can actually be good for you - Upworthy
People are sharing things that have traditionally been viewed as "bad" habits that can actually be good for you in moderation. Things like fidgeting, crying, napping during the day, talking to yourself, gaming and even doing nothing can all be beneficial for our well-being.
How Gen X and boomers handled anxiety and depression - Upworthy
Someone on Reddit asked how people who grew up in the 70s—so Gen X and younger boomers—dealt with anxiety and depression. The reality is they didn't. They were told to suck it up, stop being sensitive, etc. Thankfully, we know a lot more now and treatment for mental health issues is not nearly as stigmatized as it was back then.
Meet Pippa, the therapy dog changing lives at a Michigan high school - Upworthy
Loiselle, a Licensed Master Social Worker with Bay City Public Schools, has been bringing Pippa to work for nearly three years, after realizing the immense benefits therapy dogs bring to the school environment. Pippa’s presence helps with everything from managing behavioral interventions to teaching kids social skills.
Now sober, Tom Holland launches a non-alcoholic beer brand - Upworthy
Actor Tom Holland shared his journey to sobriety after a Dry January helped him realize he had a problem with alcohol. In October 2024, he launched the non-alcoholic beer brand BERO. Some of the reactions to the announcement were positive, but there were also people confused about why someone would want a non-alcoholic beer.
Men open up about the hardest parts of being a man - Upworthy
We hear a lot about the challenges of being a women in a patriarchal society, but we don't hear as much about how men feel about being men, especially the difficult parts. Someone on Reddit asked what women would dislike the most if they became men, and the answers were an eye-opening look into the emotional challenges that men face.
CEO shares the things he's 'sick' of hearing from staff - Upworthy
Since COVID-19 disrupted workplaces, the push for better work-life balance has grown, and companies have noticed. Flexible companies make happier, more productive employees. Rob Dance, CEO of ROCK in the UK, went viral on Instagram for promoting work-life balance and treating his team like adults.
What's gaslighting? Psychologists explain what it is and isn't - Upworthy
The word "gaslighting" has become more popular and is used frequently to describe all kinds of things that don't match the clinical term psychologists use for the specific abuse tactic. Some psychologists have begun setting the record straight on what gaslighting actually is—a pattern of behavior marked by malicious intent and designed to confuse.
How often should you wash the sheets on your bed? - Upworthy
According to a survey of 1,000 Americans, people in the U.S. wash their bedsheets every 24 days, on average. But experts say you should wash your sheets much more frequently than that. Most experts recommend changing out your sheets once a week, with the upper limit being every two weeks.
Real men share the unmanly' things that make them feel good - Upworthy
heir answers, though fun to read, also have an interesting through line, one of embracing sensitivity. Or, rather, their femininity. From self-care, to arts and crafts, to crying during Disney movies, each of these activities challenges the long accepted—and often problematic—belief of what makes a man a "man."
How to stop freaking out when you wake up at night - Upworthy
It's common for people to wake up at 3 a.m. and freak out that they won't get back to sleep. But a sleep doctor says that understanding what is happening with us biologically at that time of the morning can make us less anxious and more likely to fall asleep.
Screw your 'to-do list,' psychologist suggests 'to-don't' lists can be just as helpful - Upworthy
Life can feel overwhelming with endless tasks and pressures to stay productive. That’s why experts like Dr. Amantha Imber suggest creating “to-don’t” lists to focus on what not to do. It helps break unhelpful habits, prevent burnout, and make time for what truly matters.
Quick thinking waitress had a gut feeling a boy was being abused. So she gave him a sign. - Upworthy
Server Flavaine Carvalho was waiting on her last table of the night at Mrs. Potatohead's, a family restaurant in Orlando, Florida when she noticed something peculiar. The parents of an 11-year-old boy were ordering food but told her that the child would be having his dinner later that night at home.
Breastfeeding mom stands up to professor who 'humiliated' her - Upworthy
Marcella, mother to a 10-month-old girl, received an email from one of her instructors at Fresno City College in California, requiring all students to turn on their cameras and microphones during class time. But the rule change made it difficult for Marcella who sometimes has to breastfeed her young child during class