Heart disease is the leading cause of death for all adults in the United States, but did you know that women suffer from heart attacks at twice the rate of men? In the past, doctors assumed that heart disease affected men and women similarly. However, at the turn...
I can hardly believe it—I’m back for my final year at the University of Texas at Austin. Moving in for the last time feels surreal. There’s a bittersweetness that comes with realizing I’m on the cusp of closing one chapter and opening another. But if these past few...
Gratitude is a simple concept that profoundly affects the quality of our lives. It is about appreciating what others do for us, reminding us to cherish our loved ones and value what we have. Gratitude is also a mindset and practice that can positively transform how...
As we approach the year’s final quarter, many of us might look back at how quickly the year has passed and wonder just what we did with our time. How many of the goals that we set at the start of the year have we hit? September is Self-Improvement Month, a reminder...
National Food is Medicine Day highlights food's profound significance for our health. We can appreciate food by exploring how it has shaped humanity's history, culture, and health. If I had to choose one thing that made humans different from all other species, it...
Chocolate is a beloved global phenomenon with a rich and complex history. International Chocolate Day is celebrated on September 13th, the shared birthday of Milton S. Hershey, founder of the Hershey Company, and Roald Dahl, author of many beloved children’s books,...
When was the last time you picked up a good book? According to a recent Washington Post survey, 46 percent of Americans read zero books last year. As shocking as that sounds, it can be hard to find the time and stillness to read a book while ignoring all the other...
In a world where technology dominates communication, one non-profit has found a meaningful way to connect with the next generation of scientists through a more traditional medium—letters. Letters to a Pre-Scientist is a program that provides exposure, mentorship,...
Sudoku is a classic puzzle game that is beloved worldwide. The history behind its creation and popularization spans continents and generations. The original concept of Sudoku, known as the “Latin Square,” was created by Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler in the...
On the first Friday of September, we celebrate National Lazy Mom’s Day! This holiday honors the work that mothers do and gives them a well-deserved break. As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child,” which also implies that mothers should be able to...
Books have always been an important part of how I define myself. When I was younger and really resonated with a character, I became obsessed with their qualities and quirks. I would sit sideways on my favorite chair in my living room, my legs bending over one arm,...
Even as we go about our busy lives, there is always time to pause and appreciate the natural world that hums around us. The daily commute to and from work wouldn’t be as pleasant without the green spaces that decorate our concrete jungles, and our homes wouldn’t...
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