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Strong friendships have been shown to reduce loneliness, improve emotional resilience, and even buffer the effects of grief and stress. In moments of birth, loss,…
E100: The Spiritual Domain of Friendships
From Chloe Nguyen
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The spaces we live in—our neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and even digital worlds—shape not only how we live, but who we know. Environments create…
E99: The Environmental Domain of Friendships
From Chloe Nguyen
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Money can strengthen a friendship—or quietly strain it. Whether it is splitting a dinner bill, planning a trip, or navigating big differences in income,…
E98: The Financial Domain of Friendships
From Chloe Nguyen
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Friendship does not just enrich our emotions—it shapes how we think. Studies show that intellectually engaging conversations with friends can improve…
E97: The Intellectual Domain of Friendships
From Chloe Nguyen
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Friendship is central to human connection. Yet, the ways we form, maintain, and redefine friendships evolve throughout life. From imaginary friends in childhood to…
E96: The Social Domain of Friendships
From Chloe Nguyen
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Friendship is one of the most powerful regulators of emotion—shaping how we love, grieve, connect, and heal. Strong social ties can reduce anxiety, strengthen…
E95: The Emotional Domain of Friendships
From Chloe Nguyen
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When friends connect, the body responds in powerful ways. Research shows that close social bonds can lower blood pressure, strengthen the immune system, and even…
E94: The Physical Domain of Friendships
From Chloe Nguyen
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Across the globe, families welcome newborns with sacred traditions—such as baptism, christening, naming ceremonies, or rituals of blessing—that honor…
E93: The Spiritual Domain of the Fourth Trimester
From Chloe Nguyen
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Only one in four infants in the U.S. is exclusively breastfed for the first six months, despite strong evidence linking breastfeeding to better health outcomes for…
E92: The Environmental Domain of the Fourth…
From Chloe Nguyen
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Childcare for an infant in the U.S. averages over $11,000 a year—more than triple the federal benchmark for affordability. For many new parents, the financial…
E91: The Financial Domain of the Fourth Trimester
From Chloe Nguyen
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More than 80% of new mothers report changes in memory and attention during the postpartum period—often referred to as “mom brain.” On top of that,…
E90: The Intellectual Domain of the Fourth…
From Chloe Nguyen
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More than half of new mothers report feeling lonely or isolated after giving birth. Research shows that strong social support during the postpartum period is one of…
E89: The Social Domain of the Fourth Trimester
From Chloe Nguyen
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Up to 80% of new mothers experience “baby blues” within the first two weeks after birth, and an estimated 15–20% go on to develop more serious…
E88: The Emotional Domain of the Fourth Trimester
From Chloe Nguyen
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Pregnancy does not end at birth—the body continues to recover and readjust for at least three more months, a period that can be referred to as the…
E87: The Physical Domain of the Fourth Trimester
From Chloe Nguyen
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Nearly one in four women in the U.S. does not receive recommended cervical cancer screening, and for some, faith and cultural beliefs play a significant role in…
E86: The Spiritual Domain of Pap Smears
From Chloe Nguyen
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Roughly 90% of cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), yet not everyone exposed to the virus develops disease—why? The answer lies…
E85: The Environmental Domain of Pap Smears
From Chloe Nguyen
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