Unwritten

I never imagined that a vitamin deficiency would have anything to do with my hair. When I first noticed more strands in my hairbrush, I...

I used to treat skincare like a race I was always losing. Every time I saw a new product, treatment, or ingredient online, I felt...

I've started paying more attention to the quiet signals dogs give off, the ones that are easy to dismiss until they add up. Most...

For years, I treated my tired eyes as the inevitable cost of my modern lifestyle—the tax I paid for a career and social life...

When I completed my bachelor’s degree in nutrition, I felt proud, relieved, and excited about the future. After spending years studying food science, health...

A few years ago, I thought most international issues had simple explanations. When reading about migration, trade disputes, environmental problems, or geopolitical conflicts, I...

Over the centuries, makeup and fashion have evolved to reflect changing times. Beauty and fashion are key ways to creatively express identities, cultures, and...

Surely we are all familiar with the mad scramble of planning a last-minute European trip. It starts with spotting an extremely affordable plane ticket...

There is a specific kind of tired that comes from running everything on your own. It is not the good tired of finishing a...

We often talk about resilience like it is something people either have or do not have. But real resilience is not a personality type. It...

When you become an adult, it seems like it’s taken so long to get there. After years of wishing to be older, boom, there...

Life can be busy, so it’s completely normal to feel like there isn’t time for “longer” self-care, like bubble baths or weekend retreats. However,...

Some may think they have to revamp their entire lives to improve their mood, but small self-care habits lead to big changes. There’s no...

The young adult dystopian genre, popular in 2010, seems to be making a comeback, much to my delight. One of the recent entries in...

Summer is supposed to be a time for traveling, spending time with loved ones, getting some vitamin D, and recharging after a demanding year....

Finding the right present for a special occasion often creates unnecessary anxiety. People spend hours wandering through physical stores or scrolling online, hoping to...

There comes a moment in every adult's life when they look around their apartment, house, or backyard and think: "You know what? I should...

Some people just love having routines; there’s no harm in that. However, sometimes routines can get boring, especially for aging parents. It can start looking...

Take back control of your life after dealing with substance dependency with some simple steps. Many individuals find that breaking old patterns opens up...

When I pictured life after medical school, I knew residency would be hard. I expected long shifts, little sleep, pressure, and the constant feeling...

I used to think growth meant becoming harder. I thought that if I cared less, trusted less, and expected less, I would be safer. I...

I’ll admit: as soon as I saw the book titled “Hating Women,” I knew I had to read it. There’s so much misogynistic discourse promoted online...

Keeping employees engaged, interested, and motivated are top priorities for every company these days. For that very reason, throwing engaging events has become a...

Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is one of Europe’s most beautiful and culturally rich cities. Known for its stunning architecture, historic landmarks, thermal baths,...

There are two types of people in this world: people who drink caffeine because they enjoy it, and the people who drink caffeine because...

Last spring, I stood in my closet staring at a pile of clothes I barely wore and realized something uncomfortable. I had spent real money...

I’ve been fortunate enough to attend countless classical performances over the years in a variety of concert halls, philharmonic orchestras, conservatories, and opera and...

One of my favorite songs is “Graceland Too” by Phoebe Bridgers, and it’s important to me because of one specific moment. That day, I met...

It's the end of another school year, a time to both look forward to summer and reflect on how far we've come. Reflecting on...

With the rise of social media, connecting with people from around the world who share your interests has never been easier. On TikTok, fellow...

With Juneteenth coming up, we will soon see the usual flood of corporate posts about unity and freedom for all. But if you’re feeling...

Nearly two-thirds of American women have fantasized about a forced sexual encounter. As common as the fantasy is, fewer people are likely to act...

I’ve always loved the night sky. The way the moon glows and casts its light across the darkness. How you can see more and...

Lately, life has not been as easy as I would expect it to be. I felt like I was right where I was meant...

Picking an outfit took me twenty minutes back then. Three seconds was all it took to spray perfume. Wrist first, then neck. Whenever I have...

Nowadays, more and more people describe melatonin as their usual nightly ritual. You can buy it over the counter, advertised as a "natural" sleep...

For a long time, I had a script ready whenever someone noticed me wincing. "Oh, it's just my back." I said it so often...

It was 6:00 AM on a Tuesday when my phone buzzed with the text I dread most: "I’m so sorry, I can’t make my...

I spent years tracking my daily steps and counting calories for my physical health. My wellness routine focused mostly on intense gym sessions and...

If you told me that "The Sheep Detectives," a movie about talking crime-solving sheep, would be one of the most heartwarming depictions of grief...