Lifestyle
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20 Ways to Bond With Your Adult Children
As children grow up and move out of the nest, it can often be perplexing for a parent to maintain a close relationship and strong bond with their adult child and avoid possible estrangement. The changing dynamics of the relationship…
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Healthy Ways to Deal With Sibling Rivalry in Adulthood
Social scientists and popular culture give a lot of attention to parent-child and marital relationships, but it is sibling bonds that actually last the longest — longer than our connections with parents, spouses, and friends — while shaping our identity…
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19 Far-Out ’70s Fads That Have Made a Comeback
Many would argue that the ’70s, in all of their feathered-hair, polyester-clad glory, haven’t aged as well as other decades. Though we often clamor for the return of our favorite old foods and childhood cereals, no one is exactly calling…
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Warning Signs You (or Someone You Love) May Have a Hoarding Disorder
For many people, a messy home is nothing a little Marie Kondo tidying or spring cleaning can’t fix, but for up to six percent of the population, hoarding is a debilitating problem. It can be impossible for some people to…
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30 Lawn and Garden Products That Are a Complete Waste of Money
We’ve all seen those mega-decorated yards where you can barely see the grass for all the decor. But often, what we see are things we’d never imagine having on display on our tasteful property, even if we’re not up on…
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11 Classic Pinball Games That You’ll Flip Over
Pinball machines have been around for almost 90 years, evolving from shady barroom amusement in the 1930s to pop-culture phenomenon by the ’70s. After a resurgence in the early 1990s, pinball nearly died out by 2000 as the Big Three…
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20 Tips to Declutter Your Phone Using the Marie Kondo Method
Marie Kondo has inspired many to declutter their homes, whether they’ve seen her show on Netflix or read her book. Phones can also be a mess — of apps, photos,…
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30 Dangerous Products That Were Popular When You Were a Kid
We often never know how potentially hazardous our favorite childhood toys, familiar household items, or even family cars were until they’re a couple decades in the rearview. That’s certainly the…
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Ways to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Nearly 40 million adults in the United States are providing unpaid care to an adult, and with half of that number joining the caregiving ranks every year, it’s likely to…
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The Highest-Rated Spring Cleaning Products From Walmart
There’s just something about melting snow and daffodils poking through the ground that makes a person want to get cleaning. Short days and cold weather are a perfect recipe for…
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Signs of Depression That Are Often Missed in Men and How to Help
The newspaper article describes the death of a firefighter: He had fought wildfires for weeks in long, low-paying shifts away from home, worked through alcohol use and a recent separation…
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What to Do When a Family Member Becomes a Stranger
Maintaining a strong and healthy relationship with some family members can sometimes be particularly challenging, and the notion that “blood is thicker than water” doesn’t seem to be supported by…
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17 Ways to Have a Safe and Healthy Spring Break
Spring break is fast approaching, with the promise of trips to sunny destinations and the lure of serious partying. Instead of throwing caution to the wind and putting New Year’s…
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13 Signs That It’s Time to Consider Senior Care
The decision to move a loved one into a senior care facility can be a very emotional and stressful decision. “While there is great talk about “aging in place” or…
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24 Ways to Get Free or Cheap Mental Health Care
For most Americans, health issues and income aren’t mutually exclusive concerns. A lack of financial resources can make the difference between finding good care and more suffering, for physical or…
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How Seeing a Therapist Can Save You Money
Psychotherapy is often perceived as a discretionary expense. It ranges from $15 to $45 in insurance copayments for each session, or from $60 to $250 or more if you’re paying…
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22 Locations From Famous Songs That You Can Actually Visit
Movie lovers delight in visiting the places where their favorite films came to life, but why should they have all the fun? If you’re more of a music fan, there…
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20 Mistakes Seniors Make When Dating
Dating is challenging at any age, but can be even more awkward and confusing when you’ve been out of circulation for decades. Feeling nervous and unsure of yourself, or making…
