Life

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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Should You Keep Your Prime Membership?
Consumer Technology

Should You Keep Your Prime Membership?

Andrea Woroch | November 8, 2022

Many of us signed up for Amazon Prime back when its offering was unique and less expensive. But now other…

Your Adult Vaccination Checklist

Your Adult Vaccination Checklist

William Schaffner, MD | November 7, 2022

We all are weary of the constant messaging to get COVID-19 vaccines—but that doesn’t make the need for immunizations for…

The Science of a Successful Marriage

The Science of a Successful Marriage

W. Brad Wilcox, PhD | November 5, 2022

Most of us have an intuitive understanding of what makes for a happy marriage —never go to bed angry, make…

Collateral Damage of Feminism: The Mass Suppression of Men
Common Threads

Collateral Damage of Feminism: The Mass Suppression of Men

Sarah Hiner | November 3, 2022

I have felt for a long time that there needs to be a “menimism” movement. In fact, I first wrote…

Not a Ban …a Choice

Not a Ban …a Choice

Kelli McCourt | November 2, 2022

In college, I was required to read The Canterbury Tales. I didn’t love it, but that doesn’t mean I think…

The Cognitive Fountain of Youth
Food

The Cognitive Fountain of Youth

Max Lugavere | October 25, 2022

For years, we’ve heard that diets featuring dark green, leafy vegetables…wild-caught fatty fish…and low-sugar fruits such as berries, olives and…

Why Are Your Hands Trembling?

Why Are Your Hands Trembling?

Charles H. Adler, MD, PhD | October 22, 2022

You may attribute your trembling hands to getting older or heredity…or you may fear that you have Parkinson’s disease (PD).…

Vintage Watches Worth Watching

Vintage Watches Worth Watching

Nate Borgelt | October 21, 2022

There might be a fortune sitting in your sock drawer—a watch that you purchased new for less than $300 in…

You Don’t Have to Do Anything
Common Threads

You Don’t Have to Do Anything

Sarah Hiner | October 20, 2022

“I have to do laundry.” “I have to give a presentation at work.” “I have to get the oil changed…

Don’t Get Taken for a Ride When You Take Your Car In for Repairs
Automotive

Don’t Get Taken for a Ride When You Take Your Car In for Repairs

Scotty Kilmer | October 19, 2022

Cars these days are so complex—and most car owners are so unfamiliar with how they work—that dishonest or incompetent mechanics…

Beware: 6 Common Health Coverage Misconceptions
Money Savers

Beware: 6 Common Health Coverage Misconceptions

Maura Carley, MPH, CIC | October 18, 2022

How well do you understand your health coverage? In the world of health insurance and, to a lesser extent, Medicare,…

Remind Them About Bottom Line!

Remind Them About Bottom Line!

Kelli McCourt | October 17, 2022

I had a great weekend…for all the right reasons—family, friends, being outdoors and away from my desk. But this one…

Not Just for Bookworms

Not Just for Bookworms

Marianne Julia Strauss | October 11, 2022

You might not think to include libraries on the list of sights to see when on vacation, but these “temples…

A Remedy for Pain, Depression, Insomnia In the Foods You Eat
Food

A Remedy for Pain, Depression, Insomnia In the Foods You Eat

Joseph Feuerstein, MD | October 10, 2022

Don’t let the word scare you off. Cannabis sativa—known by its more colloquial name marijuana—has come a long way since…

Delights at This Year’s Fancy Food Show
Food

Delights at This Year’s Fancy Food Show

Linda Gassenheimer | October 9, 2022

Healthy eating and snacking were major trends at this year’s Fancy Food Show in New York City…but that doesn’t mean…