Why I Am Done With Glee

Male friendships—man to man—weren’t something I had given much thought to until a morning radio show invited me to speak on the topic. It sparked a meaningful conversation with my husband. We started asking, Why do so many men today lack close male friendships? His insights, along with some research, revealed a concerning trend—and an important opportunity.…

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Most of us think of music as something to enjoy—but did you know it might help protect your brain? While the science is still unfolding, research is showing that music might do more than lift your mood. It may support your brain health at every stage of life. Music Boosts Brain Power Listening to or…

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Today we celebrate Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of freedom realized and justice long delayed. While it became a national holiday in 2021, its roots reach back to June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that all enslaved people were free—two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln…

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