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After beating stage 4 colon cancer at 35, Kate Joyal struggled with anxiety until a special program helped her reclaim joy for herself and her two young children. The SMART program at Mass General Brigham has helped over 80 cancer survivors each year since 2017 manage the emotional challenges after treatment ends.
Britain is launching a massive jobs program that will help 200,000 young people get their first career break. Businesses will receive up to £3,000 for hiring unemployed young adults.
A New York City church is welcoming packed crowds of Gen Z worshippers, signaling a surprising shift in how young adults approach faith and community. The trend reflects a broader movement of twenty-somethings seeking connection and meaning.
Fifteen years after the Fukushima disaster, Japan's youngest generation is driving a surprising shift back to nuclear energy. Public support has nearly doubled since 2013, with 66% of young adults now backing reactor restarts.
Nigeria just launched an ambitious plan to teach digital skills to 50 million young adults over the next three years. The government granted full autonomy to its literacy commission to tackle the country's 56 million illiterate citizens through community centers and media outreach.
New research shows that over half of unmotivated young adults want to learn more about healthy eating after viewing simple, practical infographics. The European Food Information Council study proves that meeting young people where they are can spark positive change.
A heartwarming movement is sweeping China as young adults flip the script on traditional parenting by teaching their moms and dads modern life skills. Nearly 60 million people have tuned in to watch this tender role reversal unfold.
Researchers in Japan discovered a promising treatment for synovial sarcoma, an aggressive cancer affecting teenagers and young adults. The new approach starves cancer cells by blocking their nutrient supply without harming healthy tissue.
South Korean researchers discovered that blocking a single protein called NSMF dramatically slowed colorectal cancer in mice, extending their lives by over 33% without harming healthy cells. The breakthrough offers hope for a new treatment approach as colon cancer cases double among young adults.
Colorectal cancer rates are climbing among young adults, but experts say simple lifestyle changes can significantly reduce your risk. Here's what you can do right now to protect yourself.
As colorectal cancer rises in young people, experts share science-backed ways anyone can protect themselves starting today. New research reveals lifestyle changes that dramatically lower risk, offering hope in the face of troubling trends.
Burned out by constant notifications and screen overload, teens and young adults are trading their smartphones for flip phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. The shift toward single-purpose devices is reducing anxiety and helping people reclaim focus in their digital lives.
Volunteers at Adapted Institute are finding joy while helping young adults with special needs learn and connect. The program pairs college students one-on-one with buddies in weekly spiritual classes.
Thirteen young adults just graduated from a six-month program that's opening doors to California's booming clean energy workforce. The hands-on training helped low-income families while building real job skills for careers in energy efficiency.
A major new study shows that aerobic exercise like running, swimming, or dancing can treat mild depression and anxiety as effectively as traditional therapy. Group workouts delivered the strongest results, especially for young adults and new mothers.
A major new study found that working out reduces anxiety and depression just as effectively as medication or talk therapy. Aerobic exercise showed the strongest results, especially for young adults and new mothers.
A massive new study reveals that aerobic exercise like running, swimming, and dancing beats medication and therapy for easing depression and anxiety. Young adults and new mothers see the biggest mental health gains from moving their bodies.
A new study reveals that young adults who regularly notice nature in daily life AND during exercise score significantly higher on mental health measures. The secret isn't just living near trees—it's actively experiencing green spaces in multiple settings.
Researchers discovered that colorism doesn't just hurt feelings—it actually changes how the body handles stress. A new study reveals that darker-skinned young adults who experience more discrimination show measurable changes in their stress hormones that can affect physical health.
A new national initiative reveals how volunteering can combat rising isolation among young men. Research shows volunteers are 66% more likely to be "flourishing" compared to non-volunteers.
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