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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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How to Support Your Out of Work Spouse
Family

How to Support Your Out of Work Spouse

Nancy Collamer | March 13, 2015

Bottom Line/Personal: If your spouse is out of work, you may be sad, you may be mad, and you may…

Dr. Hamdy’s Exercise Trick
Exercise & Fitness

Dr. Hamdy’s Exercise Trick

March 13, 2015

{"video":"http://youtu.be/AXxmYncDzPQ","width":"560","height":"315"} Happy First Day of Spring! What a great time to jump-start (or begin) your exercise routine. You say you…

Deadly Craigslist

Deadly Craigslist

Lieutenant Raymond Foster | March 12, 2015

Early this year, a Georgia couple was murdered when they tried to buy a vintage car on Craigslist. Last year,…

Homemade Blemish Buster

Homemade Blemish Buster

March 12, 2015

Oh no! Where'd that zit come from? Acne belongs back in high school…not on your face the day before a…

Five-Minute Exercise Regimen

Five-Minute Exercise Regimen

Holly Lucille | March 12, 2015

Bottom Line/HEALTH: All right, Dr. Holly Lucille, here’s the big question: if you had five minutes a day and that…

Menopausal Hair Loss

Menopausal Hair Loss

Holly Lucille | March 12, 2015

Bottom Line/HEALTH: As women reach menopause, somehow they start losing their hair a little bit more. And I don’t mean…

Teen Mood Swing Strategies
Family

Teen Mood Swing Strategies

Holly Lucille | March 11, 2015

Bottom Line/HEALTH: Dr. Holly, I have a question from mothers out there everywhere who have teenage daughters who get kinda…

Unstick Stuck Stacked Glasses

Unstick Stuck Stacked Glasses

March 11, 2015

That was a great party you threw, and you whipped through cleanup in no time at all—except to save steps,…

The Germiest Spots in Public Places

The Germiest Spots in Public Places

Philip M. Tierno, Jr., PhD | March 11, 2015

You’re not paranoid—germs really are out to get you. But not from the much publicized diseases...

Mind-Over-Matter Trick Can Help Keep Muscles Strong
Exercise & Fitness

Mind-Over-Matter Trick Can Help Keep Muscles Strong

Brian C. Clark, PhD | March 10, 2015

If you’re a physically active person, you know how hard it is to be told that you have to stay…

Don’t Plant Your Garden Wrong

Don’t Plant Your Garden Wrong

March 10, 2015

Depending on what climate you live in, you might be getting ready to sow some seeds or plant some seedlings!…

Ink-Removing Formula

Ink-Removing Formula

March 9, 2015

Did you forget to cap a pen and now it has left its mark on your gym outfit, upholstery or…

Say No to Antibiotics for Traveler’s Diarrhea
Travel

Say No to Antibiotics for Traveler’s Diarrhea

Anu Kantele, MD, PhD | March 9, 2015

When you have a serious infection, you want your antibiotic to work fast and thoroughly and to kill the bacteria…

Watch How to Fix a Sticky Iron

Watch How to Fix a Sticky Iron

March 4, 2015

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

Don’t Miss Out on Dessert Wines

Don’t Miss Out on Dessert Wines

Jeff Siegel | March 3, 2015

A Delightful Way to End a Meal Americans have always been uncertain about dessert wines—all those ports, sherries and others…