29 Previously “Normal” School Things, From Older Adults

24. “When I was a female student in Texas schools in the early 1960s, girl athletics were almost nonexistent. Schools only had half-court basketball for girls to play as they didn’t feel girls were athletic or strong enough to run back and forth on a full court. They made us wear long full skirts as …

23 Social Norms Older Adults Disagree With

4. “Not being willing or able to just be superficially nice in social settings. Sometimes it’s okay to just be pleasant instead of making your unique and specific viewpoint heard.” —u/stealth_bohemian “I talk about this all the time. So many more people seem to have an Instagram or Twitter mentality that everyone NEEDS to know …

Doctors Wary of Young Adults Using Ozempic for Bikini Season

March 15, 2024 – Summer is fast approaching, and the pressures of “bikini season” have some young adults looking to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic to shed weight. And while data shows that obesity is skyrocketing among U.S. teens and young adults, Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications are very rarely the first or best option to lose …

"I'll Regret It For The Rest Of My Life": 17 Poignant Mistakes Adults Were Shocked To Have Made Because They Thought They Knew Better

“I honestly feel ridiculous whenever I share this because it seems like I should’ve known better, but it’s really a slippery slope.” View Entire Post › Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/dannicaramirez/mistakes-made-past-thirties-february

Adults Are Sharing Things You Understand Later In Life

So I asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell me about the things you really only “get” once you’re older — the pieces of advice, life concepts, or luxuries that don’t make sense as a kid and really only become obvious as you age. Here’s what they said, along with some redditors who have their own …

Adults Who Got Plastic Surgery As Teens Reveal Their Regrets

Though patients can have regrets, the majority of those who undergo surgery generally report being satisfied with the outcome of their procedures, according to David B. Sarwer, an associate dean for research at the College of Public Health at Temple University and a psychologist who’s studied the psychological implications of cosmetic surgery for over 25 …

15 Regrets Older Adults Have From Their 20s And 30s

4. “I took for granted my physical self in my 20s and 30s. And yes, I’d hear it from people my now age (50s) to take care of myself, but I figured their aches and pains and saggy parts were all because they ALWAYS looked that way. Nope, 50 pounds heavier from menopause and learning …

21 Adults Share The Mistakes They Regret In Life

19. “I’ve come to realize that trauma does not define you. You go through it, and though it takes a while, you grow through it. Then, one day, you wake up and don’t think about what happened. The next day, same thing. And the next time you remember it, it hurts a little less. Time …

20 Opinions Adults Once Had But Changed With Age

20. Last but not least: “I used to think that I needed to do something big and noteworthy in order for my life to be worth it — something that would stick around in collective memory for generations. But now, I’ve realized that oblivion comes for us all, and at some point, we will all …

What's the adult version of being picked last in gym? 15 ways adults feel rejected, too.

Few things in life can make you feel lower than standing in front of your gym class and being the last person picked for a team. You stand there, staring at your feet, praying your name is called before the last person. It feels like being rejected socially and for your lack of athletic prowess …