Many years ago, I completely forgot it was Mother’s Day. However, since I called my mother regularly, I still happened to call her that day. We spoke for about 20 minutes, and... Read more »
Of the many forms of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease has received the most research attention. People are often worried they will inevitably contract Alzheimer’s disease if a parent did. But increasingly, scientists have... Read more »
My grandmother was born in 1939, at the brink of World War II, when Korea was still occupied by Japan. She grew up with fighter planes flying overhead in the Korean countryside,... Read more »
Parents often describe some children as “easy” while others seem more challenging. But a new study suggests that how difficult a child is perceived to be may depend as much on the... Read more »
Emily Mitchell isn’t your typical wellness coach. The former elementary school teacher from Corpus Christi, Texas, speaks with the measured cadence of someone who’s learned to choose her words carefully. She teaches... Read more »
There are women in my life who just show up. It doesn’t matter how much time has passed or whether the scales of giving and receiving are evenly balanced. I know who... Read more »
When polled about what they most want for Mother’s Day, women give a lot of different answers. But (aside from taking a well-deserved nap), two things rise to the top of the... Read more »
Social media can influence drinking behaviors by promoting alcohol consumption as a socially accepted coping mechanism, increasing perceived norms around drinking, and shaping individuals’ attitudes through repeated exposure to alcohol-related content and... Read more »