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Key Takeaways Transpersonal psychology studies the spiritual side of human life.It helps people understand their spirituality and improve their self-esteem.Topics like meditation and spirituality are common research areas in this field. Transpersonal psychology is centered on the spiritual aspects of human life. While it’s one of the less-known psychology branches, transpersonal psychology plays a critical role in mental health. By helping individuals understand their spirituality, they’re able to positively change their character, identity, and even their self-esteem. What Is Transpersonal Psychology? Transpersonal psychology utilizes psychological methods and theories to examine spiritual subject matter. This particular psychological theory embraces a wide…

When you need a comforting addition to your Christmas dinner spread, make Grandma proud with one of these flavorful main and side dish casseroles. This collection of warm and cozy casseroles ranges from cheesy scalloped potatoes to savory stuffing. Recipes like our Creamy Cabbage with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spiced Butternut Squash & Apple Casserole are healthy and delicious options that will be welcome on any table. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place. Creamy Cabbage with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors…

Fiber, global flavors and quick healthy meals will dominate 2026 food and health trends.Sensory drinks, natural dyes, skyr and beans rise as people seek gut, brain and overall wellness.Travel, exclusive launches and age-focused eating shape broader lifestyle and shopping habits. In 2025, EatingWell accurately predicted food and nutrition trends like high-protein ingredients, tropical fruit, tea and weight-loss supplements. As the year comes to a close, we’re looking ahead at what’s in store for 2026—and boy, do we have predictions. Spotlighting nutrients, health concerns and specific ingredients, we gathered 10 trends for the new year that you’ll see everywhere. Using our…

Despite growing awareness of the connection between tanning beds and skin cancer, devotees continue to use them to banish a wintry pallor. A new study put a specific number to the increased risk of the most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma.The research found tanning bed use led to a nearly threefold increased risk of melanoma, resulting from DNA damage to certain types of skin cells.[1]Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, such as from the sun or tanning beds, is one of the main risk factors for melanoma.[2]“Tanning bed patients had more mutations in their skin cells compared to their peers…

Once again, there is a new feature available on Google’s NotebookLM, the AI tool that functions like a personal assistant and only references material you provide for it. This one is a slide deck generator, which can be useful if you need to make a presentation in a hurry, but I’ve been using it a little differently to help myself retain new information. Generating a slide deck in NotebookLMFirst, you should know how to generate a deck. In case you’re unfamiliar with NotebookLM, it’s basically just like ChatGPT, but instead of pulling answers from the big, wide Internet, it only…

White Castle Frozen Food Division has issued a recall for more than 1,000 cases of its frozen Original Sliders, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The boxes labeled “Original Sliders” may actually contain Jalapeño Cheese Sliders, which have milk and soy in the ingredients list. Therefore, the White Castle Original Sliders box does not include the correct allergen warning, per the FDA’s guidelines. How To Identify the Recalled White Castle Sliders The recalled frozen sliders were sold in four-count boxes, labeled as White Castle brand Original Sliders. The recalled products all have the UPC 0-82988-02969-3, a best-by…

Dolly Parton browsed Costco in a leather jumpsuit to find her new memoir and sample snacks.She tried a Kirkland Signature muffin and a clementine, two classic Costco finds.Costco stores are carrying her memoir just in time for holiday gifting. Dolly Parton is no stranger to keeping a packed to-do list. Just listing off a few of the multi-hyphenate’s achievements—Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winner, theme park co-owner, Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree and one of Rolling Stone’s 200 Greatest Singers of All Time—makes us tired. But somehow, the Queen of Country takes it all in stride. Still, we’re sure even Dolly Parton…

Key Takeaways Crying when happy is normal and happens to many people.Crying can help manage strong emotions by releasing them.Crying has benefits like relieving stress and boosting mood. Crying is often associated with emotions like anger, frustration, or sadness. When you think of happiness, you almost certainly don’t think of tears. But have you ever heard of the term ‘happy tears’? You might have even experienced it! Many people cry when happy, joyous, or excited—all positive emotions. So, if you typically cry happy tears when you get good news, you should know that you are not alone. In a 2018…

Time for tea? Taking kids to afternoon tea is the perfect way to spend an afternoon in the school holidays or for a special occasion or birthday. Many of the iconic London afternoon tea venues, such as The Ritz or The Savoy, will do separate afternoon tea menus suitable for children. But there are some special venues that go even further, with magical afternoon teas that will appeal to kids and adults alike, for a truly memorable experience.Whether inspired by favourite children’s stories, recreating nostalgic sweetshop treats or offering cakes and pastries inspired by museums, there’s an afternoon tea to…

Key Takeaways Mindfulness means being present in the moment without judging your feelings.Meditation is a tool used to practice mindfulness and helps you feel calm and balanced.Different meditation types include breath-awareness, loving-kindness, and body-scan. Mindfulness and meditation are terms that are often used interchangeably, but they’re not exactly the same. Still, both practices can be intertwined as we try to become more grounded and self-aware in our lives. Mindfulness is the mental state in which you focus your awareness on the present. Meditation is a tool we can use to develop a regular practice of mindfulness. What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness…