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Family
The 6 most toxic in-laws — and what to do about them
Here's what's driving the behavior, and how you can respond.
June 14, 2020
People
Life after 60: 10 key things you should know
Just remember the bumper sticker: "Getting old is mandatory. Acting old is optional."
June 12, 2020
Death
Dying virtually: The pandemic has driven medically assisted deaths online
Medically assisted deaths are increasingly taking place online, from the initial doctor’s visit to the ingestion of life-ending medications.
June 3, 2020
Family
Is your family still undecided about college this fall? Consider these 4 options
Colleges are scrambling, too.
June 1, 2020
Education
Half the matter in the universe was missing. These scientists found it.
It took the discovery of a new celestial phenomenon and entirely new telescope technology, but earlier this year, this team finally found the missing matter.
May 29, 2020
How to tell if you’re part of ‘Generation Jones’
A specific "micro-generation" of people wedged between baby boomers and Gen X.
May 28, 2020
Language
How Thomas Jefferson inspired the 19th-century’s most popular slang phrase
"A popularity which no other slang phrase has ever attained," a newspaper wrote in 1840.
May 27, 2020
Family
Grandparents ache as the COVID exile grinds on
Maintaining a connection with grandkids is important for the well-being of everyone.
May 26, 2020
The most helpful thing you can do for your loved ones
“It’s a gift you give to your friends and family.”
May 22, 2020
Language
How late in life can you start learning a language and still become fluent?
The results of a recent study are encouraging.
May 22, 2020
Family
A brilliant way for kids and faraway adults to stay close while social distancing
Kidvelope is the perfect gift for 2020.
May 20, 2020
Language
The specific ways aging affects language
Changes perceived as negative might have an upside.
May 20, 2020
Communication
Why “no problem” now means different things to different generations
A subtle change in language has led to a generational divide.
May 14, 2020
Cars
7 ways to upgrade your old car with new-car tech
For the price of a typical new-car payment, you can add any of these upgrades.
May 12, 2020
Caregiving
How family caregivers can use a Monday routine to reinvent self-care
Trying to find calm during the chaos of caregiving can be difficult — but not impossible.
May 11, 2020
Family
7 safety rules all kids should know
These basics help kids protect themselves in scary situations.
May 10, 2020
People
The real reason men often fall asleep right after sex
You should be flattered if your partner falls asleep after sex, according to psychologists.
May 9, 2020
Holidays
Is it safe to visit your mom on Mother’s Day? A doctor offers a decision checklist
In the midst of a global pandemic and the need to continue to practice social distancing, the decision is even more complex than usual.
May 8, 2020