You’re probably at least somewhat familiar with the term “burnout,” given its association with work, caretaking, and even the difficulties of day-to-day life. While it is true that burnout is a very ...

Helping other people has always been framed as a moral choice, but a growing body of research suggests it might also be one of the most practical ways to keep the brain sharp with age. Instead of an ...

Regular volunteering or helping others outside the home can reduce the rate of cognitive aging by 15-20%. In the latest evidence that meaningful social connections bolster health, a team from The ...

A high school teacher gives his students projects that offer opportunities to help others. He finds these projects generate a ...

When you’re not feeling completely satisfied in your current role, you’ll inevitably begin exploring which professional path might be better. Now, if you’re a rather left-brained or logical individual ...

The Christmas Happiness Fund, a longstanding tradition in the Rowan County community, has been going since 1952 and is coming to a close for another year. The fund, which raised a total of $31,704.28 ...

For years, philosophers and psychologists have debated whether empathy helps or hinders the ways people decide how to help others. Critics of empathy argue that it makes people care too ...

Recovery can be a long and difficult journey. Still, it’s one Chelsey Moore and Brandi Collins say they are thankful to be on. “I still have a little bit of imposter syndrome. It’s like I have a life ...

Kirsty Grandison and Daniel Crolla make sure one of them is always in hospital with their son Kobi [Chris Watt Photography] Kobi Crolla is not yet 18 months old but he has spent almost all his life in ...

In the latest evidence that meaningful social connections bolster health, a team from The University of Texas at Austin and University of Massachusetts Boston has found that regular time spent helping ...