Schulz’s honest prose provides something everyone can relate to, as you’ll find in the excerpt below. To read the full story, purchase your own copy of Lost & Found here. We had, by then, spent two vertiginous, elongated, atemporal weeks in the hospital. At no point during that time did we have a diagnosis, still less a prognosis. At every point, we were besieged with new possibilities, new tests, new doctors, new hopes, new fears....

I was shocked, but I guess I shouldn’t be. In a modern world inundated by digital screens and the constant “ping” and/or vibration of notifications, it’s no surprise that our attention spans are dwindling down to nothing. Scientists hypothesize that shorter attention spans gave early humans the evolutionary advantage of being able to monitor their surroundings for danger. Today, we face far fewer threats than our ancestors; instead, digital devices specifically designed to steal our attention have infiltrated our everyday lives....

Here’s what registered dietitians have to say about the similarities and differences between almond butter and peanut butter. Both are a source of plant-based protein, replacing foods high in saturated fats, like red meat, Moon says. Since almond and peanut butter are both naturally sweet, you can eat them with fruit in place of a traditionally high-sugar dessert. Swapping foods high in saturated fats or added sugars with either nut butter is good for cardiovascular and brain health, Moon explains....

Aloe vera is often touted for its soothing skin and hair care benefits. But this plant is not just for the outside of your body. Its powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory abilities make it well-suited to boosting your oral health too: These studies even showed that aloe vera can effectively reduce plaque on the teeth; again, sometimes as well as chlorhexidine. Aloe vera also had few side effects compared to this prescription mouthwash, which can cause a change in taste or staining of the teeth....

Although the specifics might vary for different people, these kinds of ups and downs in life are very common. Depending on the intensity of these life changes, it can send some people into an identity crisis. Developmental psychologist Erik Erikson introduced the concept of the identity crisis in the 1950s. His examination1 of the ego identity led to the theory that we all experience specific growth stages for healthy personality development throughout our lives....

A meal delivery service sends either preportioned meals or all the ingredients to make them right to your door. This ensures you can select fare that supports your individual nutrition goals and encourages the consumption of a vast array of foods for more dietary diversity. But what exactly is the best meal delivery service for weight loss? We tapped Leslie Bonci, RDN, CSSD, LDN, a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant to provide insight into whether a meal delivery service can help you lose weight and how to pick the healthiest option for you....

With the Betterhelp online therapy app, members can text, live chat, and schedule video calls with trained and certified therapists around the world. Although I am not against paid advertisements, I tend to err on the side of skepticism when it seems like every podcast host and influencer I follow is singing praises for the same thing—which, admittedly, is how I first came across Betterhelp. Skeptic that I am, I decided to take matters into my own hands and see how Betterhelp really compared to traditional therapy....