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From travel and leisure to relationships, personal development, and far-flung activities, this section caters to individuals seeking inspiration, practical wisdom, and guidance for cultivating a balanced and enjoyable daily lifestyle. The goal is to equip readers with insightful ideas and expert tips for cultivating mindful enjoyment, enriching connections, and staying engaged with the possibilities each day presents—not just for getting by, but for learning to thrive with intention.

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14 Little Kitchen Miracles

14 Little Kitchen Miracles

August 12, 2015

Quick fixes for common annoyances Talk about annoying! How about buying a pineapple that never seems to fully ripen? Or…

Put Your Dreams to Work

Put Your Dreams to Work

Judith Orloff, MD | August 12, 2015

Do you know that you can train your brain to deliver very specific insights about decisions you’re struggling with, problems…

Go for a Drive…Without the Bugs

Go for a Drive…Without the Bugs

August 11, 2015

Summer is almost over. It’s time to squeeze in one more road trip! Don’t delay...but to protect your car from…

9 Best Stocks for Income-Hungry Investors
Retirement Living

9 Best Stocks for Income-Hungry Investors

Charles B. Carlson, CFA | August 11, 2015

The Portfolio That Pays and Pays What’s an income-hungry investor supposed to do? Banks are paying next to nothing on…

The Most Nutritious Vegetable You Never Eat

The Most Nutritious Vegetable You Never Eat

August 11, 2015

Want to pack the most nutrition into your salad, sandwich or any other meal? Add some watercress.This vegetable scored 100,…

Matcha Tea Can Be Super-Healthy—If You Heed This Warning

Matcha Tea Can Be Super-Healthy—If You Heed This Warning

August 6, 2015

You know green tea is really good for you. Its antioxidant compounds show up in studies as protective against heart…

Get Rid of Scars, Stretch Marks and Blemishes

Get Rid of Scars, Stretch Marks and Blemishes

August 5, 2015

Skin is the human body’s largest and heaviest organ. The average adult’s skin measures 19 square feet and weighs about…

Trick to Keep Your Knives Sharp and Safe

Trick to Keep Your Knives Sharp and Safe

August 5, 2015

If you lack counter space for a knife block and wall space for those hanging-knife-magnet thingies, your drawer is a…

Real Help for the 5 Kinds of Procrastinators

Real Help for the 5 Kinds of Procrastinators

Linda Sapadin, PhD | August 5, 2015

Don’t Put Off Reading This Article! Do you often put things off? Do you wait until you’re up against a…

The Best Way to Clean Your Fish Tank
Pets

The Best Way to Clean Your Fish Tank

August 4, 2015

Science has shown that aquarium fish have a calming effect on high blood pressure and stress levels. In fact, the…

Guide to Healthy, Happy Travel!
Travel

Guide to Healthy, Happy Travel!

August 3, 2015

Even a “vacation paradise” loses its glow if you’re not feeling well. The Bottom Line Guide to Healthy, Happy Travel!…

When Coach Is Better than First Class

When Coach Is Better than First Class

Gordon H. Guyatt, MD | August 3, 2015

Before you book your next flight, consider this. You already know that flying raises your risk for deep vein thrombosis…

When Exotic Travel Turns Deadly
Travel

When Exotic Travel Turns Deadly

Richard O’Brien, MD | August 3, 2015

Not long ago, Shannon, an exceptional laboratory tech at the hospital where I work, joined a group of medical professionals…

Treating Cystic Acne from the Inside Out

Treating Cystic Acne from the Inside Out

Andrew Rubman, ND | August 3, 2015

Acne—it’s not just for kids anymore. Actually, it never was. Whether or not you were plagued by pimples in high…

Unstick a Sticky Iron

Unstick a Sticky Iron

August 3, 2015

Hate ironing? If the underside of your iron tends to stick to your clothes when you use it, try this…