As summer 2025 unfolds, the cosmos is writing an extraordinary chapter in history. This season promises a vivid tapestry of celestial events, mixing moments...

As a child, my mother often painted my fingernails and sent me to school with glossy lips and delicately perfumed hands. This early experience set me on a complex and sometimes confusing path to understanding my gender identity—a journey through the often jagged terrain of sexual nonconformity. Sociologists differentiate between sex and gender: sex is biological, while gender refers to the social expectations assigned to individuals based on their sex. Yet today, conversations around sexual and gender identity often become battlegrounds filled with rigid labels—gay, straight, queer, transgender, tough guy, snowflake—that outsiders use to categorize and, sometimes, to judge. Society tends to reduce masculinity and femininity to neat binaries: a man labeled gay is presumed feminine;...

For years, energy psychology — and especially its signature technique known as tapping — has lived on the fringes of mainstream psychotherapy. Often dismissed as pseudoscientific, tapping has nonetheless garnered a loyal following among holistic practitioners and individuals seeking alternative methods for healing trauma, stress, and anxiety. But now, science is finally catching up. In a pivotal moment for the field, Dr. David Feinstein, a leading authority in energy psychology, has published a landmark paper that seeks to bridge the gap between ancient healing methods and modern neuroscience. His work, “Physiological Mechanisms of Energy Psychology Treatments: An Updated Synthesis,” offers compelling scientific insights into why and how tapping works — and why it deserves a place...

In today’s hyper-connected world, screens are everywhere—from laptops and smartphones to tablets and TVs. This digital immersion brings countless benefits but also a growing health concern: digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome (CVS). Characterized by tired, dry, and sometimes blurry eyes, headaches, and even neck and shoulder pain, digital eye strain is now a widespread issue affecting millions of people worldwide. Thankfully, the latest research and expert recommendations show that small changes in how and when we use screens can dramatically reduce eye discomfort and protect our vision for the long haul. Here’s a closer look at why digital eye strain happens and five practical tips to keep your eyes happy and healthy. Why...