Downsizing
America’s oldest shopping mall now houses dozens of micro-apartments
The mall’s top two floors were converted into 48 micro-loft apartments, which range in size from 225 to 800 square feet,
January 3, 2020
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10 ways tech is making aging easier (or at least trying to)
A spate of new tech startups are focused on improving our quality of life as we age.
January 3, 2020
Weather
Why you shouldn’t warm up your car in winter
Warming up your car in the morning is doing more harm than good.
January 2, 2020
These 5 recipes could help you live to 100
The people who live the longest eat like this.
December 26, 2019
Food
How Crisco toppled lard — and made Americans believers in industrial food
For decades, Crisco had only one ingredient. But most consumers never knew that, and that ignorance was no accident.
December 26, 2019
Pets
Here’s the reason your dog gets “the zoomies”
This sudden burst of activity may seem to come out of nowhere, but for your dog, it’s perfectly natural.
December 26, 2019
Technology
5 serious health conditions your fitness tracker might pick up
Wearable fitness devices can do more than get you moving — they could save your life.
December 23, 2019
Technology
The Internet was made for — and by — you and me
A significant part of the Internet-using population is over 50 — including the people who invented it. Here's what older users need.
December 18, 2019
Weather
Are your parents winter-proofed? Check these 9 tips
Prioritize safety as well as warmth when it comes to winter prep
December 17, 2019
Pets
The stuff no one tells you about dying pets
The death of an animal companion is unique to any other kind of loss.
December 13, 2019
Gifts
Here’s what your ailing friend or family member could really use (Hint: not lasagna)
Instead of calling the florist or cooking up a casserole, consider one of these options.
December 12, 2019
Gifts
The signature smell of every state
Magnolia, Patchouli and Sandalwood? I must be in Tennessee.
December 12, 2019
Gifts
This alarm clock will wake you up and make your coffee
You can literally wake up and smell the coffee.
December 10, 2019
Gifts
Scratch-off stadium posters are the perfect gift for any sports fan
For the sports-loving menfolk in your life.
December 9, 2019
Technology
Is your smart TV spying on you? FBI issues new warning
In rare instances, hackers can turn on your bedroom TV’s camera and microphone and silently watch you. The FBI offered these tips to stay safe.
December 6, 2019
Food
These foods are designed to be hard to put down, even when you’re full
Foods with two or more of these ingredients can activate brain-reward neurocircuits similarly to drugs like cocaine.
December 6, 2019
Technology
Breaking up (with Facebook) is hard to do
After a long and often tumultuous relationship, I may have finally mustered the courage to do the once unthinkable: leave Facebook. I said may, right?
December 6, 2019
Food
The most popular Christmas cookies in every state
What's the go-to Christmas cookie in your state?
December 5, 2019
Technology
Amazon’s Alexa wants to help manage your prescription drugs
Customers will be able to request refills and set medication reminders.
December 4, 2019
Food
50 kitchen hacks to save you time and impress your family
Up your cooking and baking game with these tips and tricks.
December 4, 2019