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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Believe it or not, there is a downside to loving your job—it could lead to depression. This is just one of the surprising findings from...
The Dishwasher Meditation
Some chores I hate—vacuuming is loud…laundry is tedious…and scrubbing toilets…well, you know. But I love unloading the dishwasher. Before you dismiss me…or tell me how...
OTC Hearing Aids – Right for You?
You have undoubtedly heard that the Food and Drug Administration has approved the sale of hearing aids over the counter (OTC) and without a prescription—that’s...
Emergency Health Care Documents; How to Get Them in a Hurry
What happens if you’re in an accident or have a sudden illness that requires risky emergency surgery—but you haven’t named anyone to make medical decisions...
Yes… You Can Be Treated at Cleveland Clinic, Yale or John Hopkins
Patients interested in seeking care from the Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center or another big-name medical institution often think they need...
Four Insurance Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know
Americans spend more than $1 trillion every year to insure their health, their homes, their cars and more. And each year, many of those Americans...
The Overlooked Pandemic Heart Disease
Before 2019, we didn’t hear the word “pandemic” very often. But today, it is common in everyday conversation, referring to the COVID-19 outbreak that has...
The Secret Behind the “99”
We all know that retailers have lots of tricks up their sleeves to get us to buy more. In fact, we have reported on many...
Get the Restorative Benefits of Sleep While You’re Awake
As a neuroscientist and director of the Sleep and Cognition Lab at University of California, Irvine, Sara C. Mednick, PhD, would never tell you to...
A New Type of Vacation for Better Health
Is it time for a wellness vacation—one where you spend time destressing and focusing on your mental and physical well-being? According to recent research from...
Is Your Job at Risk?
Now that the economy is reopening from the pandemic, many companies are realizing that they over-hired. Result: Companies are laying off workers to realign with...
Doers, Talkers and Those Who Don’t Even Try
My son-in-law accused me of being an “over-doer” the other night when I was talking about preparing for houseguests. I was just being me—cooking a...