Many of us are familiar — perhaps too familiar — with an anxiety attack. It can cause a rapid heartbeat, shakiness, sweating, nervousness and more. You might have experienced one before a job interview or after passing an old flame, for example. Perhaps lesser known, however, is a “depression attack.” It is what it sounds […]
Even as a first-time mother, I thought I understood childbirth. I’d spent my pregnancy preparing for every possibility, and I was convinced I knew what to expect. I had watched the movies, read the books, and listened to the stories of long, drawn-out labors that stretched for hours, even days. I was told this was […]
Accidents happen. And if you have pets or kids in your home, they can happen daily. Instead of (literally) crying over spilled milk or stains on your upholstery, grab a Bissell Little Green Deluxe portable carpet cleaner right now for less than a $100 at Amazon — the lowest it’s price it’s ever been. This […]
When you picture organizing and de-cluttering your home, you likely think about clearing off your countertops and streamlining your closets. Yet, nearly every time we’ve interviewed professional organizers, they emphasize the importance of using vertical space. Rather than storage boxes or sets of clear bins, a mounted wall hanger helps keep things tidy without compromising […]
When it comes to severe medical situations, emergency medicine doctors see it all. They’re the physicians who folks of all ages rush to when something serious goes wrong. But just what does “serious” mean? What kinds of pain constitute a visit to the emergency department? Experts say that it’s a hard question to answer. “Unfortunately, […]
In the self-checkout, my 3-year-old son Joey insists on helping me scan our groceries. He moves in slow motion, his tiny hands fumbling with the bag of clementines, the fruit snacks, the milk. The line behind us is growing. I can feel the weight of impatient eyes, hear the exaggerated sighs. “We have to hurry […]
The experts consulted for this story do not necessarily endorse the products ahead unless otherwise noted. Pets who don’t receive regular dental hygiene care are at greater risk of heart and kidney problems and periodontal disease. Yet it can be a real hurdle trying to convince your pet to tolerate tooth brushing. Thankfully, for pets […]
Most of us have made a comment at one time or another without thinking much about its impact ― especially when it comes to kids. Case in point: It’s fairly common for adults to tell well-behaved children they’re “mature for their age.” And while the phrase itself isn’t harmful, the message can sometimes carry a […]
If, culturally, you thought we left “the R-word” back in the late ’90s, you’d unfortunately be wrong. Elon Musk, President Donald Trump’s buddy-in-chief and the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is among those who uses the slur regularly: In the past year, Musk, has used “retarded” as an insult at least a dozen times on […]
“The curiosity is understandable — completely so. But leading with those four little words shows little understanding of the injustices built into the system.” Read more