Why read poetry? Why stand still and tune into poetry’s cadences in a madly spinning world? Because poetry, as the wise Irish poet Seamus Heaney put it, “inspires a hope that new possibility can still ...

When Sound School ninth grader Journey Rosa thinks of an average school day, she asks herself, "Why do I watch my teachers ration ...

Through this special monthly column in partnership with Real Change, we encourage you to bear witness to the creativity and resilience of systems-impacted young people, who are so often relegated to ...

Mar. 13, 2025 — Neuroscientists have shown that experiencing nature can alleviate acute physical pain. Surprisingly, simply watching nature videos was enough to relieve pain. Using functional ...

These days, Alissa Quart’s attention has broken into strange shapes. But she has found a reprieve in one thing: poetry.

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In the midst of turbulent times, it can be hard not to fixate on the troubles of the present moment. Here's how hope can ...

On one of the pages I had dog-eared was the poem, “Decide to Forgive.” I was struck by how timely it is. The message is much ...

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The American scholar of 20th-century literature and culture Elizabeth Outka has argued that works such as The Second Coming ...

Nearly 8 out of every 10 people will have low back pain at some point in life. Back pain is one of the top reasons people seek medical treatment. It is also the No. 1 reported reason for seeking ...

Common causes of pain in the back of the head are different types of headaches, like tension, migraine, or exertion headaches. In some cases, pain in the back of the head can signal a more severe ...