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Encouraging Your Partner to Get Screened for Prostate Cancer

If you’re concerned about your partner’s prostate health, here’s how to let them know

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Motivar a tu pareja a que se someta a exámenes de cáncer de próstata

Si te preocupa la salud prostática de tu pareja, aquí encontrarás cómo decírselo

mens health

Shannon Lee Shares Her Experience as an Empty Nester

Bruce Lee’s daughter has a unique perspective, influenced by her father’s philosophies. It’s made all the difference in reimagining her next phase of life.

empty nester

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End-of-Life Planning 101

Making financial and medical plans for your end of life is important. Here’s how to get started.

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Put Yourself on the A-List This Summer

Between juggling summer camps, planning vacations and chauffeuring non-stop, moms may have fallen off their own priority lists this summer. Let’s fix that.

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My Husband and I Talked About Almost Everything. I Wish We’d Known to Talk About Death.

Living through the death of my husband taught me the importance of discussing end-of-life wishes with your loved ones

caregiving

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What’s Behind the US Baby Formula Shortage – and How to Make Sure It Doesn’t Happen Again

The shortage will affect some parents more than others. Not surprisingly, the most affected parents are those on the lowest income.

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Health Insurance Coverage for Kids Through Medicaid and CHIP Helps Their Moms Too

Family stability can benefit a whole household

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Rifts Between Older Mothers and Their Adult Children Usually Endure – Even Through Divorce, Illness and Death

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Finding My Birth Mother Changed My Life — and the Way I Manage My Healthcare

As an adoptee, I was denied the right to my medical history. Finally having access to it makes me feel connected to others and my new family.

adoption

Covid-19 Vaccines & FOMO

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or … is it?

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Making the Holidays a Bit Merrier

Tips on how to combat holiday stress

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After Being in a Toxic Marriage, I'm Finding Joy in Hanukkah Again

I’ve always valued the traditions surrounding the Jewish holidays. Now I’m free to enjoy them guilt-free.

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I Took a DNA Test to Learn More About My Identity. I Gained a Father in the Process.

I hoped to fill in the blanks about my heritage through DNA testing. I never
expected to find a parent I thought I'd never meet.

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Two people sit next to each other with pensive looks on their faces. One is older and one is younger. They are not making eye contact.

What Is Family Estrangement? A Relationship Expert Describes the Problem and Research Agenda

Almost 70 million people in the United States report being estranged from a family member

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Bringing Joy Back to the Classroom and Supporting Stressed Kids – What Summer School Looks Like in 2021

Five academic experts explain what summer school does, and why it may look very different this year

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Family Meals Are Good for the Grown-Ups, Too, Not Just the Kids

Eating alone is associated with an increased likelihood of skipping meals, lower intakes of nutrients, reduced energy and poorer nutritional health

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Alzheimer’s Is Not a Normal Part of Aging

Know the risks and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

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What To Do After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Learn what to do if you or a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

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What You Need To Know About Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease

Early onset Alzheimer's disease affects people in their 30s, 40s, 50s or early 60s — learn how to recognize the signs

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How to Help Dogs and Cats Manage Separation Anxiety When Their Humans Return to Work

Alleviating pet anxiety is about changing the owner's behavior, too

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Here’s Why Christmas Movies Are So Appealing This holiday Season

At the end of a troubled 2020, people need to believe in worlds in which all is right. Holiday movies allow a glimpse of such a place.

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Caregivers Need Self Care, Too

Be sure to care for yourself while caring for the ones you love

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My Long Journey to Queer Motherhood

I knew in theory that lesbians could become parents, but I'd never known a family with two moms.

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If you’re concerned about your partner’s prostate health, here’s how to let them know

Si te preocupa la salud prostática de tu pareja, aquí encontrarás cómo decírselo

Bruce Lee’s daughter has a unique perspective, influenced by her father’s philosophies. It’s made all the difference in reimagining her next phase of life.

Making financial and medical plans for your end of life is important. Here’s how to get started.

Between juggling summer camps, planning vacations and chauffeuring non-stop, moms may have fallen off their own priority lists this summer. Let’s fix that.

Living through the death of my husband taught me the importance of discussing end-of-life wishes with your loved ones

The shortage will affect some parents more than others. Not surprisingly, the most affected parents are those on the lowest income.

Family stability can benefit a whole household

As an adoptee, I was denied the right to my medical history. Finally having access to it makes me feel connected to others and my new family.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or … is it?

Tips on how to combat holiday stress

I’ve always valued the traditions surrounding the Jewish holidays. Now I’m free to enjoy them guilt-free.

I hoped to fill in the blanks about my heritage through DNA testing. I never expected to find a parent I thought I'd never meet.

Almost 70 million people in the United States report being estranged from a family member

Five academic experts explain what summer school does, and why it may look very different this year

Eating alone is associated with an increased likelihood of skipping meals, lower intakes of nutrients, reduced energy and poorer nutritional health

Know the risks and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

Learn what to do if you or a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

Early onset Alzheimer's disease affects people in their 30s, 40s, 50s or early 60s — learn how to recognize the signs

Alleviating pet anxiety is about changing the owner's behavior, too

At the end of a troubled 2020, people need to believe in worlds in which all is right. Holiday movies allow a glimpse of such a place.

Be sure to care for yourself while caring for the ones you love

I knew in theory that lesbians could become parents, but I'd never known a family with two moms.

I hoped to fill in the blanks about my heritage through DNA testing. I never
expected to find a parent I thought I'd never meet.