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Mark Wales

Mark Wales is a contributing writer for GOOD, residing in Los Angeles, California, who specializes in stories on science and culture.

  • thinking, rumination, negative thoughts, life strategies, repetitive thoughts, meditation, patterns, mental health
    Photo credit: Photo credit Canva – Young woman stressed out and thinking.
    Health

    Can’t stop replaying conversations in your mind? Try this 30-second hack to make it stop.

    Mark Wales

    12/4/2025
  • empathy, compassion, mental health, loneliness, technology, friends, Stanford University, peers
    Photo credit: Photo credit Canva (AntonioGuillem) – Two young people recognize one another.
    Culture

    A simple misconception keeps young people feeling lonely. Here’s how to break out of it.

    Mark Wales

    12/2/2025
  • tasty food, awful food, food, preparation, cooks, kitchen, personal choice, delicious choices
    Photo credit: Photo credit Canva – One person loves her pizza slice while another is disgusted with what she just tasted.
    Culture, Editorial, Featured

    5 foods that swing wildly between ‘best thing ever’ and ‘absolutely awful’

    Mark Wales

    11/25/2025
  • old people, happiness, unexpected things, good, joy, mental health, experience, wisdom
    Photo credit: Photo credit Canva (Ridofranz) – Smiling older woman.
    Health, Uncategorized, Well-being

    20 unexpected and simple things older people say bring them happiness

    Mark Wales

    11/22/2025
  • skydiving, volunteer, time, money, happiness, purpose, Reddit, Redditors
    Photo credit: Photo credit Canva – Sky diving and volunteering at a food bank.
    Culture

    People share the 5 things they say are actually more valuable than time or money

    Mark Wales

    11/21/2025
  • Millennials, Generation Alpha, childhoods, community, mental health, lifestyle, independence
    Photo credit: Canva – A group of kids smile while holding up their cell phones.
    Culture, Media

    4 magical things millennials got to do growing up that Gen Alpha’s taking next level

    Mark Wales

    11/8/2025
  • millennials, gen z, rizz, slang, no cap, trendy, generational, humor, language
    Photo credit: Canva – A group of young people react to something on a woman's phone
    Culture, Media, Past Events

    Millennials reveal 14 of their favorite Gen Z slang terms

    Mark Wales

    11/7/2025
  • coffee, tea, caffeine, L-theanine, metabolism, synergy, blend, combination, well-being
    Photo credit: Photo credit Canva (Rido) – Woman smiles with morning energy booster.
    Culture

    Breakthrough study discovers the perfect way to wake-up with a blend of coffee and tea

    Mark Wales

    11/5/2025
  • intimacy, friendship, romance, boundaries, norms, communication, platonic relationship, romantic relationship
    Photo credit: Photo credit Canva – Two friends laughing together outdoors.
    Culture

    5 surprising truths that show romantic and platonic relationships are more alike than we think

    Mark Wales

    11/4/2025
  • wiping, hygiene, perianal dermatitis, dermatologist, bidet, wet wipes, toilet paper, health, bathroom, Dr. Curtis Asbury
    Photo credit: Canva – A man holds a roll of toilet paper in his hands
    Culture, Past Events

    Experts claim we’ve all been wiping our butts the wrong way

    Mark Wales

    10/27/2025
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