Over the past few years, an increasing number of adults are getting ADHD diagnoses. Some seek out diagnosis and treatment for themselves after helping a child through the process. Others start to wonder about the possibility after seeing themselves reflected in stories shared on social media. In many cases, an official diagnosis comes as a […]
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Part of what makes medical emergencies so scary is that, by nature, they can happen completely unexpectedly. Staying prepared with a fully-stocked first aid kit, supplemented with other potentially lifesaving essentials, can be a great way to manage your anxieties, save you a trip to the emergency room or, at the very least, act fast […]
I gripped the steering wheel tighter, trying to steady my trembling hands. The silence in the car was deafening. After 15 years of structured custody arrangements, everything could change with a single answer from my twin sons. Since their mother and I separated when they were 3, our lives had been governed by court-mandated schedules. […]
Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. Somehow the married people on X, formerly known as Twitter, continue to find humor in the minutiae of wedded life. Every week, we round up the funniest marriage tweets on the platform. Read on for 20 relatable ones that will […]
Remaining healthy and sharp are goals for most people as they age. But one group of people — known as “SuperAgers” — is said to have this all down as they go through life, even into their later years. The term SuperAgers was created by researchers at Northwestern University, who define it as “adults over […]
As we barrel through the fall and winter, the idea of walking outdoors may seem like a far-off, warm-weather memory. Earlier sunsets and colder days make walking outside tough for many people. But if you’re someone who counts on their walk for fitness or a mental health boost, there are still ways to get in […]
Flight delays are inevitable, but they can be incredibly frustrating. If you don’t fly very often, you might think the situation is completely out of your hands, and you’ll wind up stewing in annoyance and uncertainty. But there are ways to reduce your risk of facing a flight delay or, at the very least, know […]
This week, the Trump administration announced major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services, ordering that all federal health agencies pause external communications until Feb. 1. This includes press releases, health guidance, social media posts and website posts. While most people probably don’t regularly rush to the HHS Instagram page on a regular […]
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Norovirus cases have been surging this winter, with outbreaks of the infamous stomach bug reaching more than double the number of infections at last year’s peak. Because the virus is so contagious, it can spread rapidly, particularly among those living in close quarters ― like a cruise ship or nursing home. That means people living […]