Education
This 69-year-old physics professor became America’s favorite teacher overnight
"He's a certified national treasure."
December 13, 2019
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Education
5 important life lessons we learned this year
Here are some of the fascinating people we met in 2019.
December 12, 2019
Death
In a historic reversal, more Americans are now dying at home than in the hospital
Our views on what constitutes a "good death" are shifting, but researchers warn there's a darker side.
December 12, 2019
People
5 things you should know about Greta Thunberg
This 16-year-old is TIME's 2019 Person of the Year.
December 11, 2019
Language
Words that survived by getting fossilized in Christmas tradition
These words might be obsolete by now if they hadn’t been included in Christmas songs and celebrations.
December 11, 2019
Holidays
11 people whose gingerbread houses are works of art
Inspired by Star Wars, Harry Potter and Frank Lloyd Wright, these people have taken gingerbread architecture to another level.
December 11, 2019
Holidays
Walmart pulls naughty sweater that shows Santa up to no good
Ho ho ... oh no.
December 10, 2019
Language
To gift or not to gift. Is ‘gift’ really a verb now?
'Gift' as a verb is following the same path blazed by the word 'donate,' which at one point drove people nuts.
December 10, 2019
Caregiving
When home health aides cross the line on privacy
You may want to make caregivers feel like part of the family, but what happens when they start posting your parents on Instagram?
December 10, 2019
Divorce
The 5 worst things to say to a friend going through a divorce
Here's what to say instead.
December 9, 2019
The average age of a first-time grandparent in the US is now 50 years old
While the fundamentals of what most people associate with the term “grandparent” remain the same, the roles are gradually changing.
December 8, 2019
Caregiving
This could be the biggest challenge your marriage will ever face
The vow "in sickness and in health" might be put to the test as you get older
December 7, 2019
Caregiving
Planning for your adult child’s care, when she’ll never be able to care for herself
You need to provide for both your own retirement and your child’s needs after you are gone.
December 7, 2019
Holidays
Sloppy gift wrapping trumps perfectly wrapped presents, science says
Slap some tape on there and you're good.
December 6, 2019
Caregiving
How much should you tip caregivers and home health aides?
'Tis the season to show your appreciation.
December 6, 2019
Holidays
Surviving the holidays when you’re estranged from your family
Advice, tips and empathy from people who know.
December 5, 2019
Holidays
Deck yourself: celebrate the holidays with beard lights
The company just got a deal on Shark Tank.
December 5, 2019
Caregiving
As his wife’s caregiver, a doctor discovers what’s missing at health care’s core
A new book describes a doctor's awakening to the realities of caregiving.
December 5, 2019
Marriage
How to survive when your spouse retires
"If you keep asking me where I am going, I am going to kill you."
December 4, 2019