Numbers don’t lie. Mental illness in the United States is a significant medical problem. According to The National Alliance on Mental Illness: One in four adults experience mental illness in a given year. Almost 20 percent of kids ages 13-18 experience severe mental disorders in a given year. About 14.8 million people in the U.S. […]
You can and should blog—even if you’re not a techie; even if you’re not a writer. The Internet is no longer the exclusive playground of the nerdy or wordy, so if you’re thinking about blogging, but wondering if it’s worth the effort or how you would get started, we’ve got you covered. Here’s what blogging […]
If you’re hosting a gala or a wedding, you probably consider a professional event planner to be a must-have. But, what about your next Christmas dinner, child’s birthday bash or milestone anniversary party? When you’re entertaining at home, event planners can help you throw an affair to remember by amping up the décor, making sure […]
Go from daytime to dramatic in a snap with these products and tips from the pros. BB Beauty Fix Revitalize and refine on the go with a high-powered cream to smooth and correct after a long day at work. Try: L’Occitane’s new Sublime Beauty Cream ($39, L’Occitane at Old Orchard). Celebrity makeup artist Andrew Sotamayor, […]
“Kids will be kids” and “Teens can be trouble.” It’s easy to dismiss children’s misdeeds with such clichés, but when it comes to carrying a fake ID, parents need to be vigilant and teach that this sort of indiscretion can forever alter the opportunities available to them in adulthood. Possession and/or use of a fake […]
Harley Pasternak is a renowned fitness and nutrition expert who has worked with some of the hottest celebrities, including Halle Berry and Kanye West. Pasternak’s clients are big fans of his approach to fitness and nutrition—it’s easy to follow and is based on healthy strategies backed by science, unlike many of the fad diet and exercise […]
KIPP is proof you really can make a difference. Support just one of this charter school system’s students, and you launch them on a much better path through life. KIPP, the Knowledge is Power Program, is a national network of free, open-enrollment college preparatory programs and a philanthropic wunderkind. Founded in 1994 by Mike Feinberg and […]
Is your husband watching porn? The truth is that most men do, at least sometimes. The Internet, combined with portable devices like smartphones and tablets, makes access to X-rated sites easy, immediate and private. Online porn is an estimated $2.8 billion business, not to mention the free stuff that’s out there. A whopping 87 percent […]
The next time you’re at a cocktail party and find yourself making small talk about your kids’ college savings, throw a conversational curveball. Ask the group how much time they’ve spent investigating geriatric care for their aging parents. Many people spend more time planning their children’s college education than assisting their parents with the aging […]
As we age, changes occur in our bodies that impact our flexibility, mobility and overall health. How we adapt and adjust to them may determine how well we age, if we are able to avoid injuries and complications and if can live life to the fullest. As with most things in life, planning ahead is […]
