The mother/child bond is often severed as a result of the difference in values, according to a new study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family. Megan Gilligan, lead author and an assistant professor of human development and family studies at Iowa State University, said mother and adult child estrangement is more common than… Continue reading Difference in Values May Lead to Mother/Child Estrangement
Category: Family
A Matchmaker’s Seven Steps to Finding Love
Read any book on how to succeed in business or about the traits of highly effective people and it will quickly become clear that there are common habits/ behaviors required to succeed. What if we applied those same high standards to our personal life – dating in particular? Below, Dana Michel, founder and president of… Continue reading A Matchmaker’s Seven Steps to Finding Love
6 Qualities of Extraordinary Friendships
Numerous scientific studies show that developing friendships is an essential ingredient to a healthy life. But few people are intentionally trying to avoid heart disease or improve their blood pressure when they seek out, or stumble into, new friendships. Instead, they just want someone to hang out with, confide in or trust in times of… Continue reading 6 Qualities of Extraordinary Friendships
Recognizing and Speaking the “Language” of Grief
After ten years, hundreds of thousands of letters and emails and untold stories of every manner of loss imaginable, it is readily apparent that much of the lack of understanding, miscommunication and potential destruction of relationships after loss boils down to one very simple premise: Everyone speaks his or her own grief “language”. Moreover and… Continue reading Recognizing and Speaking the “Language” of Grief
Are Your Long-Term Care Needs Covered?
There’s a tendency to give a silent cheer any time the average life expectancy grows a little longer. But long life also has its downsides. “Not everyone will spend all of their retirement years being active and doing all the fun things they planned,” says Mark Cardoza, author of the book “Positioning 4 Retirement” (www.positioning4retirement.com).… Continue reading Are Your Long-Term Care Needs Covered?
Ten Ways to Know If He’s Your Soul Mate
By Carmen Harra, PhD Throughout my career, I have seen everything from couples who married their childhood loves to people in their retirement years who still struggle with commitment issues. Most of us fall somewhere between these two extremes, meaning that we experience several relationships before finding the person we believe to be our perfect… Continue reading Ten Ways to Know If He’s Your Soul Mate
“Tom and Jerry Syndrome” Causes Seizures in Older Cats
When the charity International Cat Care asked veterinary neurologists at Davies Veterinary Specialists, UK, for help with several inquiries it had received regarding cats having seizures, seemingly in response to certain high-pitched sounds, the answer was that the problem was not documented and little, if anything, was known about it. Mark Lowrie and Laurent Garosi… Continue reading “Tom and Jerry Syndrome” Causes Seizures in Older Cats
Retirement Doesn’t Have to Be Lonely: 9 Great Ways to Stay Connected
Retirement can be a difficult time as you adjust to a new life away from the 9-to-5 grind you’re used to. And if you’re not careful, retirement can become an extremely lonely time, especially if your social life was once wrapped up with your work life. Thankfully, retirees can find companionship in a variety of… Continue reading Retirement Doesn’t Have to Be Lonely: 9 Great Ways to Stay Connected
Flame Retardants May Make Cats Sick
It’s well known that flame retardants have potentially harmful effects on children, but now, it turns out, they may also affect cats. Investigators for the American Chemical Society (ACS) found that cats with hyperthyroidism had high levels of certain flame retardants. The finding was published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. The researchers… Continue reading Flame Retardants May Make Cats Sick
Pet-Transmitted Diseases: How to Avoid Them
Researchers are now making recommendations on how people can minimize the transmission of disease from pets. Investigators from The Ohio State University and partner institutions have compiled information for more than 500 studies worldwide to make the recommendations. The study was published in CMAJ, The Canadian Medical Association Journal. Among the nearly 20 diseases people… Continue reading Pet-Transmitted Diseases: How to Avoid Them
Food Safety Tips for Spring and Summer Festivities
A breath of fresh air, fuller trees and fresh blossoms can mean only one thing – It’s springtime! A few safety tips will help ensure your spring and summer festivities are enjoyable. Cooking outdoors needs special precautions. Take out raw meat and other cooked items only when needed. Bacteria are always on a lookout for… Continue reading Food Safety Tips for Spring and Summer Festivities
The Pain of Physical and Emotional Infidelity
Many people can move beyond where their mate put their genitals, but it is much more difficult to heal from their lies and deceit. In a recent survey of 674 infidelity survivors, AffairRecovery.com found that 75% said that the emotional betrayal was harder to overcome than the physical. This may be an unexpected outcome for… Continue reading The Pain of Physical and Emotional Infidelity
Choosing the Right Adaptive Vehicle
Having freedom and your independence is critical to maintaining a healthy attitude toward life. The ability to drive is usually at the top of the list when it comes to overcoming mobility challenges. There are multiple options for adaptive vehicle equipment on the market. Selecting the appropriate features and modifications can be a tough task… Continue reading Choosing the Right Adaptive Vehicle
Health Food Stores Recommend “Adult Use” OTC Supplements to Teens
Parent and grandparent alert! Fifteen year olds are not only able to buy over-the-counter dietary supplements from a sampling of health food stores across the country, the staff at those stores actually went so far as to recommend certain products, despite labels reading “for adult use only.” A release from North Shore-Long Island Jewish (LIJ)… Continue reading Health Food Stores Recommend “Adult Use” OTC Supplements to Teens
If Your Pet Is Diagnosed with Cancer: What You Need to Know
Any pet owner who has been told their animal has cancer knows the two emotions: anxiety for the beloved pet’s life, and hope for an effective treatment. “Many people consider their dogs and cats members of the family,” says Food and Drug Administration veterinarian Lisa Troutman. “Just as FDA reviews drugs for humans for safety… Continue reading If Your Pet Is Diagnosed with Cancer: What You Need to Know
Family Members Observing CPR Don’t Cause Harm
The presence of family members during cardiac-arrest treatment doesn’t affect the outcome, according to a new study. Some hospitals allow family members to stay during the grueling procedure, while others ask them to leave. Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical and the University of Washington School of Medicine analyzed 41,568 patients who went… Continue reading Family Members Observing CPR Don’t Cause Harm
Dogs May Be Able To Transmit Human Norovirus
Because the human norovirus can affect canines, it’s possible that dogs themselves can give the virus to humans, according to new research. The finding was published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, a publication of the American Society for Microbiology. Norovirus is the leading cause of food-borne illness in the United States, according to the… Continue reading Dogs May Be Able To Transmit Human Norovirus
How to Pick Your Battles
Jacqueline Whitmore, an internationally-recognized etiquette expert, author and founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach, says healthy relationships hinge on a couple’s ability to know which issues are worth fighting over and which ones are worth letting go. She says knowing how to pick your battles is a skill worth mastering and offers… Continue reading How to Pick Your Battles