An American therapist is drawing attention to what she calls the âcult of people,â a lifelong pattern of suppressing personal needs in order to satisfy social expectations. After spending 43 years adapting her behavior to please others, Allison Briggs says she has spent the last seven years dismantling that reflex and redefining freedom on her […]
Persistent self-criticism rooted in shame, rather than momentary guilt, appears to erode motivation for exercise, balanced eating and other health-promoting routines, according to recent behavioral and clinical findings. Researchers studying the link between emotion and habit formation report that people who label themselves as âlazyâ or âundisciplinedâ after skipping a workout are less likely to […]
BATH & BODY WORKS, a U.S.-based fragrance and personal care retailer, is adding 11 items to its product line in mid-May 2026. The rollout, timed to coincide with the start of the summer shopping period, combines limited-time seasonal returns with entirely new collections spanning candles, body care, home fragrance and a promotional gift set. The […]
Growing electricity requirements from artificial-intelligence data centers continue to support the investment case for Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST), which occupies the third position in Grokâs 2026 stock portfolio. The power producer, followed by 102 hedge funds, serves about five million retail customers and holds long-term power purchase agreements with large technology companies, including Meta Platforms […]
London, December 2023 â After two decades of repeated, unproductive confrontations with a narcissistic parent, software engineer Tim Wekezer says he finally discovered a reliable way to stay calm and hold firm boundaries: practicing his responses out loud until they became automatic. Wekezer, who grew up in the United Kingdom and now lives abroad, explained […]
Moving Minds: Practical Protocols for Exercise and Brain Health We have already explored the fascinating science of how movement triggers neurogenesis and the evolutionary reasons why our brains crave activity. But how do you translate that biology into a weekly routine? This second part of our guide moves from theory to practice. We will break […]
Growing evidence suggests that the state of an individualâs metabolismâparticularly the efficiency of cellular mitochondriaâdirectly shapes how the body and mind react to psychological pressure. While stress has long been recognized for its ability to disrupt blood sugar regulation and promote weight gain, researchers now note that the relationship moves in both directions: impaired metabolic […]
Aldi is expanding its seasonal merchandise aisles this week with a new collection of outdoor living products aimed at shoppers preparing for cookouts, camping trips, and warm-weather gatherings. The latest assortment, featured under the companyâs limited-time âAldi Findsâ label, spans backyard grilling accessories, portable seating, and recreational equipment, with prices ranging from $7 to $100. […]
The idea that financial markets must pause at the closing bell is being challenged as digital asset venues operate around the clock. In a May 13, 2026 discussion hosted by TheStreet Roundtables, Brylee Whatley of the Decibel Foundation said perpetual decentralized exchanges, or perp DEXs, are emerging as a key piece of infrastructure for an economy that […]
Moving Minds: How Physical Exercise and Brain Health Intertwine to Preserve Cognition Physical exercise and brain health are no longer viewed as two separate chapters in the book of human physiology. In the past decade, neuroscientists have demonstrated that sweat on the skin can translate into sparks inside the skull. Beyond the obvious physical gains, […]
Psychotherapist and success coach Marlena Tillhon has outlined how childhood experiences that invalidated her emotions left her unable to voice even basic needs well into adulthood, and how targeted therapeutic strategies later helped her reclaim her sense of agency. In a personal essay released this week, Tillhon describes the progression from being a child who […]
Up to one quarter of U.S. children witness intimate partner violence, and those experiences can alter brain function, emotional regulation, and future relationships. Prevalence of Domestic Violence in Childhood Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains a widespread concern in the United States. Researchers estimate that as many as 25 percent of children encounter domestic violence at […]