grief
Grief is a natural and healthy response to death and loss of all kinds. Learn how to cope with the emotional pain, move forward and reclaim your happiness.
Do Hard Things if You Want an Easy Life: The Paradox of Modern Success
Have you ever looked at someone who seems to have it all together—the great career, the calm demeanor, the time for hobbies—and wondered, "What's their secret?" It often feels like they were just born lucky or found a shortcut the rest of us missed.
By Epic Vibes6 months ago in Longevity
The One Silent Habit More Dangerous Than Smoking, Says a 102-Year-Old Doctor (And How to Break It)
You take care of yourself. You might choose a salad over fast food, opt for a mocktail at happy hour, and even hit the gym a few times a week. We all know the usual suspects when it comes to health risks: smoking, excessive drinking, a poor diet.
By Epic Vibes6 months ago in Longevity
The Geography of Memory
My dad’s mind had become a broken map. The places he once knew by heart—my mom’s name, our street, my own face—were turning into blank, unfamiliar spaces. Alzheimer’s is a thief, but it doesn’t just take the big things. It starts by picking the pockets of a life, stealing car keys, coffee recipes, and the punchlines to his favorite old jokes. What’s left is a confusing, heartbreaking landscape, with these awful, lightning-flash moments where he seems to remember everything, which is somehow even worse than the forgetting.
By Abu Zar Khan6 months ago in Longevity
How to Be a Calm in the Storm: Recognising a Panic Attack in Public and Offering Help
You’re in a queue at the supermarket, waiting for a train, or simply walking through a park. Suddenly, the person next to you seems to be in profound distress. They might be clutching their chest, breathing rapidly, or looking around with sheer terror in their eyes. Your first instinct might be concern, but it’s often followed by uncertainty. What’s happening? Is it a medical emergency? What should I do?
By Epic Vibes6 months ago in Longevity
Understanding the Posterior Annular Tear: Your Path to Pain Relief and Healing
If you’ve ever felt a sharp, persistent pain in your lower back, perhaps shooting down your leg, you know how debilitating it can be. It can turn simple tasks like tying your shoes or getting out of a car into monumental challenges. Often, this kind of pain is brushed off as a simple "bad back," but sometimes, the culprit is something more specific: a posterior annular tear.
By Epic Vibes6 months ago in Longevity
In Memory of Justice: Frank Caprio's Silent Battle and the Subtle Signs of Pancreatic Cancer
The recent passing of the beloved Providence Municipal Court Chief Judge, Frank Caprio, at the age of 88, touched hearts around the world. For decades, Judge Caprio was a symbol of empathy and kindness, dispensing justice with a compassionate heart that was felt even through a television screen. His battle with pancreatic cancer, however, was a quiet one—a reminder that this formidable disease often whispers its arrival until it's too late.
By Epic Vibes6 months ago in Longevity
3 Neuroscientist-Approved Exercises to Grow New Brain Cells Naturally
For decades, we were told a sobering scientific fact: you're born with all the brain cells you'll ever have. Well, it's time to rewrite the textbooks. Groundbreaking research in the field of neurogenesis—the birth of new neurons—has revealed that our brains are capable of growing new cells throughout our lives, particularly in the hippocampus, a region vital for learning, memory, and mood regulation.
By Epic Vibes6 months ago in Longevity
