Living

More than 80 percent of the people in the United States have social media and spend an average of about two and a half hours on such platforms every day. Yet research has consistently shown that social media usage has been associated with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, self-isolation, disrupted sleep, difficulty concentrating, memory loss, and even physical health challenges.

Change can be good and help with the boredom of the same route the same days

Thanks to a $70,000 matching grant, the church will soon undergo a large-scale restoration project that will allow its food pantry to expand.

The expectations I place on myself of wanting to create perfect holiday memories can leave me feeling out of sorts.

Cedar Rapids native Carletta Knox-Seymour holds virtual classes aimed at Black women that teach workplace skills, the impact of disenfranchisement, and how to build self-respect.

These 13 extraordinary women not only inspire and motivate change and action but also serve as role models for future leaders.

Kat Bevins is working to reduce violence in Cedar Rapids through a restorative justice nonprofit, ReSET Cedar Rapids.

Available at Cedar Valley Humane Society