Lifestyle

  • woman drinking tea by the Christmas tree

    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.…

  • two women laughing and drinking from water bottles in the gym

    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…

  • fruits and vegetables in a cotton mesh reusable bag

    Worst Health Food Trends That Took Over the Market

    Mushroom madness, CBD products, and sustainability pushes grabbed attention, but not every health trend was worth buying.

  • 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…

  • Atmosphere of Angry Birds Movie Red In Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26, 2015 in New York City.

    20 Ridiculous Things Americans Obsessed About 10 Years Ago

    From the frustrating ending of the TV show “Lost” and introduction to all things “Jersey Shore” to playing “Angry Birds” and hearing the sound of the vuvuzela, the start of the decade in 2010 was one for the books —…