When Democrats recaptured the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2018 midterms and enjoyed a net gain of 41 seats, President Donald Trump’s unpopular efforts to overturn the Affordable Care Act of 2010, a.k.a. Obamacare, were cited as a major factor. Obamacare, many Democratic strategists argued, had become a toxic issue for Republicans.
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In an age where technology constantly competes for our attention, the idea of banning phones at dinner seems like a noble effort to prioritize human connection. However, taking an absolute approach to this rule might actually have unintended consequences on your relationship. While face-to-face interaction is essential, completely eliminating phone use during mealtime could ignore…
Turning 50 is a milestone that marks not just personal growth but the legacy you leave behind for your family. As life responsibilities shift and priorities become clearer, focusing on meaningful actions for your loved ones can strengthen bonds, provide security, and create lasting memories. Whether it’s financial planning or emotional connection, here are 12…
Work occupies a significant portion of our adult lives. Ideally, our jobs provide not only income but also purpose and satisfaction. However, certain professions consistently rank high in reports of stress, burnout, and negative impacts on mental well-being.
When faced with an emergency, dialing 911 is often the first step toward seeking help. While operators are trained to handle stressful situations, the way you respond and communicate during the call can significantly affect the assistance you receive. To ensure quick and efficient help, here are 10 things 911 operators wish you wouldn’t do…
Relationships are often thought to end in sudden explosions or dramatic arguments, but the truth is, many unravel in quiet, subtle ways. Sometimes, it’s not about infidelity or major betrayal. It’s about emotional distance, unspoken needs, or simply not feeling seen. While women are frequently portrayed as the emotionally intuitive half of a relationship, men…
After spending a decade on anti-depressants, 45-year-old Jonathan Crespo from western Switzerland says he reached an all-time low when he began contemplating suicide. That’s what triggered his curiosity for alternatives to medication.
Mental health disorders have been picked apart ever since Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates suggested around 400BC that “four humours” – blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile – affected human personality. In the Middle Ages, these conditions were considered a manifestation of the devil and treated with exorcism. It was not until the 16th…
Two years ago, Isabelle*, a 49-year-old from canton Neuchâtel, could neither eat, sleep or wash herself. In 2018, she was diagnosed with melancholia, a severe form of depression, and started ingesting a daily cocktail of 15 drugs amid a succession of stays at psychiatric hospitals. She survived two suicide attempts.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is now fighting for his job leading the U.S. military after the second scandal in which he allegedly mishandled classified information in as many months. And the Washington Post’s Aaron Blake is exploring why Congressional Republicans seem hesitant to hold him accountable.