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How needing others became a source of shame for Americans

2026-06-11 18:00:00

Vintage photo of a man in a hat and a woman in a dress standing outside, with a cloudy sky in the background.

Self-reliance is a strange ideal because feeling lonely and sociability are both inescapable parts of being human

- by Susan J Matt

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How to talk to someone who has dementia

2026-06-10 18:00:00

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Dementia makes communication more challenging, but these practices and tips can help you stay connected through the changes

- by Nathaniel Chin & Caoilfhinn Rauwerdink

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Your daydreams know something you don’t. Look closely

2026-06-09 18:00:00

Abstract photo of colourful lights in motion creating a swirl effect with pink, purple and gold hues.

Noticing the patterns in mind-wandering can reveal important needs that have yet to be addressed in real life

- by Vardah Bharuchi

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The keeper

2026-06-08 18:01:00

Photo of two people in beekeeping suits tending hives on a rooftop garden with tall buildings in the background.

Even though it could kill her, a New Yorker finds joy in caring for bees and helping nature thrive in unexpected places

- Directed by Skyler Knutzen

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What came knocking

2026-06-08 18:00:00

Illustration of two woodpeckers on a tree trunk with large green leaves, showing detailed plumage and vibrant red heads.

After our dog’s death, small disturbances reshaped how we made sense of the loss

- by Michael Jawer

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Seeing grief for what it is

2026-05-29 18:00:00

Charcoal drawing of a group of people huddled together, showing expressions of sorrow and comfort in monochrome.

Faced with the pain of grief, it’s tempting to reach for words of comfort, but Yiyun Li showed me how little they offer

- by Pia Rios

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