Lifestyle

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    What to Do If You’re Feeling Alone This Holiday

    The holiday season is the time of year most associated with family, friends, and community — which can make spending that time alone particularly challenging. There are a variety of reasons that you might find yourself alone at the holidays.…

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    What Health Trends Will Be Hot for 2020?

    From nootropics and intermittent fasting to paleo and Goop, the 2010s were the wellness decade and, going into the 2020s, the trend isn’t losing any steam. Healthy body, healthy mind is the order of the day, and the viral trends…

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    The Best and Worst Health Food Trends of 2019

    The health and wellness food market is big business — it’s often referred to as the next trillion-dollar industry. According to Statista, it will be valued at $811.82 billion by 2021. So it’s no surprise that companies are trying to…

  • people shop at Macy's department store on 'Black Friday'

    112 Best Black Friday Deals Still Available

    Black Friday is going, going, gone, but that doesn’t mean every great deal has disappeared, either. Here are some picks ranging from great gifts to popular electronics and much more. Get your credit card ready — this time of year,…

  • man with red ribbon for the fight against AIDS

    Why Is HIV/AIDS a Surprising Killer Among Seniors?

    National HIV/AIDS Day and Aging Awareness Day fall on the same date — and for good reason. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HIV/AIDS diagnoses are surprisingly common among seniors, and older adults with the illness face…

  • Governor Pat Quinn takes the Ice Bucket Challenge in Chicago, IL—August 16, 2014

    The Hottest Trends Every Year of the Past Decade

    Every decade has its trends, and the 2010s were no different. From mobile games that spawned franchises to crazy weight-loss methods, some of the trends of the last decade will endure and others are already regrettable memories. Here’s a look…