“The Funeral of Amenhotep III” by Philip Glass — Angikal Gosar, 2nd year doctoral student The greatest worry for the Egyptian pharaohs was not the death of the body, but the death of the soul, which would be forgotten by posterity. In Philip Glass’s opera Akhnaten, the choir of Amon’s priests chants the funeral rite … Read more
Once upon a time, the vitamin alphabet included vitamin J. Although its name is no longer in use, the micronutrient is now simply known as choline, but it is still important for brain development and function, liver health, muscles, and more. According to the National Institutes of Health, choline levels are not typically tested in … Read more
Image via Unsplash. The most extreme thing a burnt out person can do may seem like nothing at all. Sitting on a bench without checking your phone and just looking at what’s going on around you can make you feel strangely guilty. You might want to reply to that message or check your email. Perhaps … Read more
Paralympic gold medalist and New Hampshire native Victoria Arlen recently celebrated the release of her new book, The View is Worth It, at Exeter’s Water Street Bookstore, surrounded by friends, family and supporters. Arlen first gained national attention in 2012 when she was 17 years old. At the time, the New Hampshire Chronicle covered her … Read more
Pressure to be perfect hits recent high school graduates Ever since she was in middle school, Swarali Damal has been spending more and more time in and out of school, motivating and suffocating her at the same time. These days, as carefully curated posts from friends and influencers flood her social media feed, the voices … Read more
TThe following article is an excerpt from my newsletter. Harry Bullmore is enough.. If you want to keep up with my latest thoughts on fitness and health, enter your email address in the box above to receive my newsletter straight to your inbox. If your exercise routine is your spice rack, walking is your salt. … Read more
The number of people living with a mental health condition has nearly doubled in the past 30 years, largely due to the sharp rise in anxiety and depression around the world, according to new research. advertisement advertisement The analysis, published in the medical journal The Lancet as part of the Global Burden of Disease 2023 … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening its 79th World Health Assembly this week in Geneva, Switzerland, where mental health will be one of more than 75 topics discussed. According to the WHO, more than 1 billion people (approximately 1 in 8 people worldwide) are currently living with a mental health condition. And the number … Read more
In today’s fast-paced work culture, where the lines between work and personal life are often blurred by long working hours and being constantly online, taking time off is no longer just a luxury, but is increasingly considered a necessity. But how often should you actually leave to recharge? Recent research has a compelling answer, suggesting … Read more
On Wednesday evening, the basement of the psychology building was packed to capacity as Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and his wife Janet Wozniak took to the stage for “Wellbeing with Was” for a conversation centered around mental health, happiness, and the philosophy of living a fulfilling life. The event was moderated by Sheryal O’Dell ’25, … Read more