Lifestyle

San Bernardino, California. So many people we know have had cancer touch their lives in one way or another. It hits close to home when it’s someone possibly leaving small children behind or can’t continue treatment because of the exorbitant price tag. We all know cancer can be deadly, but do we stop to think […] More

On November 18th, a new study was published in Nature: Scientific Reports revealed that adults who microdose psychedelics may experience decreased levels of anxiety and depression. The study was conducted internationally by UBC Okanagan researchers and was the largest study of psychedelic micro-dosing published to date. Microdosing has increased in popularity over the past decade […] More

Chicago, Illinois. Frances Matos has organized a GoFundMe to support the opening of her Uptown, Chicago-based coffee shop, Crema. Frances was born in Puerto Rico, which instilled a passion for coffee in her from a young age. Being surrounded by coffee led her to start Crema in October 2018. “I started from my kitchen in […] More

A teen boy has a best friend that is an 18-year-old boy, and he’s been close to his friend for nearly 5 years now. They tell one another everything, and they are extremely close. Lately, his best friend is starting to say and also do some things that are really concerning to him. His best […] More

Do you ever feel guilty for buying that extra cup of joe? Odds are, you’re not alone. More than 150 million Americans drink at least one cup of coffee per day. But, this habit could actually be a helpful prevention tactic. A new study conducted by Edith Cowan University revealed that coffee-drinkers could be at […] More

For many, fall is the season of new beginnings—it holds back-to-school energy, the promise of three-plus holidays, and countless cold-weather traditions we’ve missed all year. Though winter is coming, there are thankfully still ways to hold tight to fall and all its beauty. One way to do that is through film and television that memorializes […] More

Charlotte, North Carolina. At 22-years-old, Sophie was on track for a fulfilling young adulthood. She has a degree in Health Sciences and Public Health and obtained a job in healthcare recruitment. But the life she was building with her boyfriend Nick and their shared labradoodle, Winnie, in Charlotte was suddenly put on hold when Sophie […] More

Spokane, Washington. Like any family, the Smiths want to enjoy time together, completing daily tasks and fun activities with a sense of normalcy and calm. However, this has been a challenge for the family of six because there is a constant worry that their son Hobbs will inadvertently wander off or enter into dangerous situations. […] More

New York, New York. The TikToker @HannahStella posted a video to the platform where she proudly showed off her engagement ring. It is a beautiful emerald cut, solitaire, natural diamond. “I got it from Kwiat in New York City,” Stella said in the video, “They make all their settings by hand.” Stella went on to […] More

Chicago, Illinois. Kate Ramirez organized a GoFundMe for Mayra, the young woman who received the first-ever successful double-lung transplant on a COVID-19 patient. Mayra is from North Carolina but moved to Chicago after graduating from college. Kate said that she always has a positive attitude and a smile on her face wherever she goes. Unfortunately, […] More

A 20-year-old woman was dating a guy one year older than her, but she broke up with him 2 years ago. Although it’s been years since they were together, she simply cannot get over the guy. “He was my best friend since 13 and he was the perfect boyfriend, he was a gentleman and my […] More

West Linn, Oregon. Adopting a child can be a very long, emotionally, and physically stressful endeavor. In addition, international adoptions can be expensive and require a lot of financial support. Natalia Kalachik and her husband are trying to adopt two young sisters from Ukraine and face a costly process. There are programs worldwide that allow […] More

A 24-year-old woman recently found out that her best friend is sleeping with a 42-year-old married man who won’t leave his wife, and she’s so disappointed in her best friend. Her best friend wound up meeting this married man at work, and things between them began with some mild flirting. From there though, this guy […] More

A 21-year-old woman has a mom who is 54-years-old. Her mom got separated from her dad a decade ago, but she hasn’t moved on. She’s still resentful of the separation, and will constantly bring up how lonely she is without a man. Her mom also says there’s no man in her life to do things […] More

A 32-year-old woman is in a relationship with a man the same age as her, and they’ve been dating for about a year. “When I met him he was very clear that his last relationship has been very hard but they are still in touch,” she explained. “They almost got married but broke it off […] More

Chico, California. For the last 2 years, a young woman in California named Theresa has been struggling with being sick, but doctors aren’t sure what’s causing this at all. Sadly, since October she’s been in the ICU at Shasta Regional Hospital, while doctors still work to figure out what is going on. Her little sister […] More

A 22-year-old man began gaining popularity on social media back when he was 16, and one year after he got started he quickly blew up. He only started doing what he did online because he was incredibly passionate about producing videos. Now, he’s a full-blown influencer on YouTube, and he has more than 5 million […] More