The news cycle is driving us to the edge of madness, so why not switch off, unplug and pick up a book? We know you could use a laugh right now — and luckily, several thousand of you told us all about the books, stories and poems that make you laugh. Click here to read the … Continue reading We Did It For The LOLs: 100 Favorite Funny Books
How To Make Friends
We all crave connection. It’s a fundamental part of being human. It was easy as a child, but as adults, we’re all bundles of insecurity, wondering if other people think we’re weird. No wonder it’s hard to put yourself out there! Click here to listed to the NPR podcast.
From Pain To Purpose: 5 Ways To Cope In The Wake Of Trauma
Could it happen here? It’s a question a lot of people ask in the wake of a traumatic event. Even if you’re not directly connected to the events in El Paso, Gilroy or Dayton, chances are you’ve felt the weight of them. “People do feel traumatized,” says family therapist Jonathan Vickburg, of Cedars Sinai in Los … Continue reading From Pain To Purpose: 5 Ways To Cope In The Wake Of Trauma
Do You Need All Those Meds? How To Talk To Your Doctor About Cutting Back
It’s a common problem for many older adults. You may have more than one doctor and each prescribes a different drug for a different illness. Before you know it, you’re taking multiple medications and start feeling tired, dizzy or nauseous. Your doctor interprets that as a new symptom for a new disease and prescribes yet … Continue reading Do You Need All Those Meds? How To Talk To Your Doctor About Cutting Back
Fresh Starts, Guilty Pleasures And Other Pro Tips For Sticking To Good Habits
Katy Milkman played tennis at Princeton, and when she finished college, she went to the gym every day. But when she started grad school, her fitness routine went south. “At the end of a long day of classes, I was exhausted,” Milkman says. “Frankly, the last thing I wanted to do was drag myself to … Continue reading Fresh Starts, Guilty Pleasures And Other Pro Tips For Sticking To Good Habits
How To Counter Back-To-School Anxiety
The start of the school year can be rough on some kids. It’s a big shift from summer’s freedom and lack of structure to the measured routines of school. And sometimes that can build up into tears, losing sleep, outbursts and other classic signs of anxiety. “Going back to school is a transition for everyone,” … Continue reading How To Counter Back-To-School Anxiety