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From travel and leisure to relationships, personal development, and far-flung activities, this section caters to individuals seeking inspiration, practical wisdom, and guidance for cultivating a balanced and enjoyable daily lifestyle. The goal is to equip readers with insightful ideas and expert tips for cultivating mindful enjoyment, enriching connections, and staying engaged with the possibilities each day presents—not just for getting by, but for learning to thrive with intention.

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Facebook — Friend or Foe?

Facebook — Friend or Foe?

Lauren Zander | June 26, 2014

Taking Charge of Facebook in Your Life Facebook, which started as a playground for Ivy League college kids, has now…

Recipe Makeovers Make Good Use of Greek Yogurt

Recipe Makeovers Make Good Use of Greek Yogurt

Rebecca ­Scritchfield, RD | June 25, 2014

As I was talking with Rebecca Scritchfield, RD, LD, a Washington, DC–based dietitian, I mentioned that I had tried substituting…

7 Ways to Resist Temptation

7 Ways to Resist Temptation

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | June 25, 2014

Temptation is everywhere—in that second slice of pie, that way-too-expensive golf club, that not-quite-legit tax deduction, that smoldering gaze from…

Easy Trick to Tame Temptation

Easy Trick to Tame Temptation

Ying Zhang, PhD | June 25, 2014

How Anyone Can "Just Say No"—Forcefully—in the Face of Temptation Adding a bit of drama to your inner dialogue may…

Where to Sit to Avoid Turbulence

Where to Sit to Avoid Turbulence

June 25, 2014

Do you get a little nervous or queasy when there is turbulence? Here's the best place to sit on an…

Driving Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

Driving Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

John Kennedy | June 24, 2014

Driving mistakes can be very costly. A serious collision can end your life, but even a minor one can wipe…

Can’t Seem to Get Organized?

Can’t Seem to Get Organized?

Linda Samuels | June 24, 2014

Here's What's Holding You Back For the chronically cluttered, the most important part of getting organized is not doing the…

Tempted to Cheat On Your Partner? Before You Have an Affair, Read This

Tempted to Cheat On Your Partner? Before You Have an Affair, Read This

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | June 24, 2014

A smoldering gaze from a stranger across a crowded room…a chance encounter with an old flame who confesses to still…

July 2014 Checklist
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July 2014 Checklist

June 24, 2014

Ready credit cards for travel: Tell card issuers about upcoming trips so that activity will not trigger fraud alerts. Pay…

Catch Your Balance Problem Before It’s Too Late

Catch Your Balance Problem Before It’s Too Late

Jason Jackson, MSPT | June 24, 2014

These easy exercises could save your life... No one expects to get seriously injured—or even die—from a fall. But it…

Spraying the Yard or Garden for Ticks

Spraying the Yard or Garden for Ticks

Richard Horowitz, MD | June 24, 2014

Bottom Line/HEALTH: How about spraying your yard? A lot of people around here spray their yards for ticks. Does that…

How to Tell if Your Dog or Pet Has Lyme Disease
Pets

How to Tell if Your Dog or Pet Has Lyme Disease

Richard Horowitz, MD | June 24, 2014

Bottom Line/HEALTH: How do I know if my dog has Lyme disease? Dr. Richard Horowitz: Well I’m not a veterinarian,…

How to Make Your Garden Hose Last

How to Make Your Garden Hose Last

Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACC | June 24, 2014

A good garden hose should last five to 10 years, but many home owners replace a hose every year or…

The Danger Growing in Your Fridge

The Danger Growing in Your Fridge

C. Leigh Broadhurst, PhD | June 24, 2014

Answers to common questions about mold and food When you see greenish spots on the surface of cottage cheese or…

How Not to Get Sick on a Cruise
Travel

How Not to Get Sick on a Cruise

James Windeck, MD | June 24, 2014

(The Stomach Virus Is the Least of Your Worries) Norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships inevitably receive media attention, but passengers’…