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This Is Why You Should Call Your Mom More Often

Science says a phone call is as powerful as a hug.


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15 Types of Arguments That May Mean the End of Your Relationship

Can you tell if your spats have veered into territory that relationship experts identify as concerning? Check out the warning...


12 Expert Solutions for Your Everyday Friendship Problems

Friendships can bring joy—or sorrow. Since there's no rule book on what to do when things get tense or go...


16 Secrets of Naturally Charming People

Some people are always the life of the party. You can’t get enough of them and they’re a pleasure to...


9 Clear Signs You’re in a Toxic Friendship

Breaking up isn’t just for lovers. If you've got toxic friends, parting ways could be the healthiest thing for you....


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This Is the Scientific Reason Why Couples Get Back Together After a Breakup

Over a third of co-habitating couples who separate give it another go. Science has an explanation—and with the right mindset,...


10 Facts That Prove Friends Are Ridiculously Healthy For Us

According to science, friends can make us happier, healthier, and yes, even more beautiful.


15 Little White Lies Everyone Is Guilty of Telling Every Day

We lie when we’re trying to appear likable. We lie when we’re trying to appear competent. And sometimes we lie...

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7 Clues Anyone Can Use to Spot a Liar

You know the old saying, “Liars never look you in the eye”? There's actually some truth. Here are a...


Here’s Why Japanese Children Are the Healthiest in the World

When it comes to living a long and healthy life, let's learn from the best, shall we?


10 Things You Should Never Order off a Kids’ Menu

Finding nutritious options for children on restaurant menus can be especially difficult. Here are some of the worst offenders—from obvious...


Nearly 90% of Kids Who Have This Surgery Don’t Actually Need It

In kids who have recurrent sore throat, there's little difference between those who get a tonsillectomy and those who do...


6 Annoying Speaking Habits You Have, According to Science

It's not about what you say: it's about how (and when) you say it.



7 Things That Happen to Your Body After You Go Through a Breakup

As if we needed anything else to be afraid of—aside from the lingering concern of dying alone—these physiological effects of...


30 Questions Everyone Should Ask Their Grandparents

You'd be surprised at how rich your grandparents' lives have been, and how much they have to teach you. Ask...


My Husband Abused Me Financially—and I Almost Starved

Spousal abuse does not always mean bruises and broken bones. For some, it means denial to money and hidden bank...

Your Complete Back-to-School Health Checklist

Preparing for school can be overwhelming after a busy summer, so use this checklist to help your family start the...


10 Unhealthy Ingredients Hiding in Your Kid’s Lunch

Even when you think you're packing your child the healthiest lunch that they'll actually eat, these sneaky and harmful ingredients...


10 Toxic Things You Didn’t Know You Were Feeding Your Kids

You want the best for your children, naturally, so that's why you need to know about the harmful substances that...


20 Signs Your Child’s Math Struggles May Be More Serious Than You Think

Math challenges many kids, but for some, it's actually dyscalculia, a type of math learning disability. Here's how to ID...


13 Signs of Childhood Depression Every Parent Should Know

Depression doesn't care how old you are—so keep an eye out for these symptoms in kids.


What Every Parent Needs to Know About Gaming Disorder

If you've ever wondered whether Junior's Xbox habit was crossing the line, now you can find out for sure. Here's...

10 Myths About Dyslexia You Can Definitely Ignore

Dyslexia can make reading difficult and not very fun for your child, and these common misconceptions don't help.


7 Signs Your Child Has a Food Sensitivity

Here are some ways your child's body might be trying to communicate a food sensitivity—and why it's important to pay...


19 Co-Sleeping Tips from Moms Who Swear By It

Considering sleeping in the same bed with your baby or child? See how these seasoned moms make it work.


10 Signs Everyone Thinks You’re Insensitive—And How to Fix It

These easy tools can help you boost your emotional intelligence.


9 Bizarre Ways Your Siblings Affect You as a Grown-Up

Your brothers and sisters can influence everything from your weight to your risk of divorce.


The Magic of Their Early Romance Helped Save Their Marriage in Its Darkest Hour

After losing their three-year-old daughter to cancer, one couple almost called it quits. Then they remembered why they fell in...