While we may strive to be kind and compassionate in our communications with people, we’re bound to fall short sometimes. And one of the ways we do that in conversation? When we condescend, or talk down, to the other person. We’re being condescending when we speak to someone in a way that implies our own […]
Walking remains an accessible and popular exercise for many reasons — you don’t need any fancy equipment, it’s good for your heart health, helps you sleep better, feel better and is a simple way to get your daily dose of fresh air. There are plenty of methods that can help keep your walks engaging and […]
Residents of several New England states are on high alert after officials urged folks to take extra precautions as cases of eastern equine encephalitis, a rare yet deadly mosquito-borne illness, are on the rise. The number of reported infections overall is low, but it’s still concerning: Notably, a person in New Hampshire has died of […]
A highly contagious respiratory virus is rapidly spreading among children right at the start of back-to-school season. The virus, known as parvovirus B19, typically causes a pink facial rash ― which is nicknamed “slapped cheek” ― in kids and joint pain in adults. It’s endemic, meaning the virus consistently circulates in the United States, but […]
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In the grand scheme of human history, 25 years doesn’t feel like a particularly long amount of time. But a lot can change over the course of a quarter-century. We decided to look back at the most popular names 25 years ago to see how parents’ choices in 1999 compare to today’s top picks. Although […]
Did you go from being dragged around to an older sibling’s extracurriculars to being tasked with caring for a younger sibling — without anyone ever paying attention to what it was that you might have wanted? Neglected, ignored, overlooked: middle children are often made to suffer in silence. And while some of them get really […]
Women’s pain has long been discounted by medical professionals. In fact, research shows that doctors take women’s pain less seriously when compared to men. This will be no surprise, of course, to any woman who’s had debilitating period cramps, pregnancy pains or undergone any kind of outpatient procedure, including one in particular that has garnered […]
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 […]
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