Life

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.

Topics

All Life Articles

30 Handy Aids for Achy Hands

30 Handy Aids for Achy Hands

Jim Miller | February 6, 2015

People typically don’t think about how much they use their hands until their hands get stiff and painful. Arthritis, carpal…

Don’t Get Hurt When Working Out at Home
Exercise & Fitness

Don’t Get Hurt When Working Out at Home

Barbara Bushman, PhD | February 3, 2015

Exercising in the comfort of your own home is convenient and can save a bundle in gym fees over time.…

What It Means If You Talk to Yourself…

What It Means If You Talk to Yourself…

Linda Sapadin, PhD | February 2, 2015

“My wife recently pointed out that I’m starting to talk to myself. Should I be worried?” No need to worry!…

Hidden Reviews on Yelp

Hidden Reviews on Yelp

Michael Luca, PhD | February 2, 2015

More than 135 million consumers visit Yelp.com each month to look at customer reviews and star ratings that help them…

Watch Movies, Shows and Sports for Free

Watch Movies, Shows and Sports for Free

Ryan Downey | February 2, 2015

8 Streaming Services Beyond Netflix and Hulu Netflix, Hulu and Amazon are the best-known services for streaming great programs and…

How to Break the 6 Big Bad Habits

How to Break the 6 Big Bad Habits

Richard O'Connor, PhD | February 2, 2015

Whether it’s procrastination or overeating, this new strategy is the key… Nearly everyone has at least one bad habit that…

Our Favorite Birthday Freebies

Our Favorite Birthday Freebies

January 30, 2015

A relative of ours recently gave us a loyalty card as a gift. We don’t usually encourage business loyalties (we…

Use This for Oily Skin

Use This for Oily Skin

January 29, 2015

Do you have oily skin? Here’s a natural way to get rid of the slick… Use witch hazel as a…

A Luxury Car for Under $35,000? You Bet!

A Luxury Car for Under $35,000? You Bet!

Karl Brauer | January 29, 2015

If you dream of the sumptuous interior and smooth ride of a high-end luxury car…or the speed and precise handling…

Remove Lipstick Stains from Napkins

Remove Lipstick Stains from Napkins

January 28, 2015

At your last family party, you put out some nice table linens. But you didn't want to tell your sister-in-law…

Thieves at the Baggage Carousel
Travel

Thieves at the Baggage Carousel

George Hobica | January 28, 2015

Airports and airlines are reducing baggage-carousel security to save money, increasing the risk for theft. Thieves often can simply take…

February 2015 Checklist

February 2015 Checklist

January 28, 2015

Enjoy Super Bowl XLIX: Sunday, February 1. Kickoff is 6:30 pm Eastern time in Glendale, Arizona. Pop singer Katy Perry…

You’ll Love These Terrific Teas!

You’ll Love These Terrific Teas!

Lisa Boalt Richardson | January 27, 2015

Tired of Tetley? Bored with Bigelow? There has been a dramatic increase in the range of teas imported into the…

Great Bargains on Cell-Phone Plans

Great Bargains on Cell-Phone Plans

Logan Abbott | January 22, 2015

New Changes Save You Hundreds Are you getting the best possible deal on your cell-phone service? Competition among service providers,…

Renew Your Leather Purse
Money Savers

Renew Your Leather Purse

January 22, 2015

If your leather jacket, boots, handbag or luggage (time for warm-weather travel!) looks dingy from winter weather or storage, here's…