At some point, you might find yourself dreading the start of each day, feeling as though your life lacks meaning, purpose, and fulfillment. You lose touch with your passions and yourself, get caught up in the day-to-day, and forget what makes you come alive... More >>

...Let's start with the basics: lottery winnings are 'income' and you must pay federal and state income taxes on them... More >>

You won't be surprised to learn that cohabitation, or 'shacking up,' has skyrocketed in the U.S. Specifically, it has increased over the past half-century by more than 1,500 percent. 'Living in sin' is in vogue. But that doesn't mean it's smart... More >>

...According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 133 million Americans suffered from at least one chronic illness in 2005. That number is predicted to increase to 157 million by the year 2020. Because of the inextricable interactions between physical and mental well-being, these numbers represent a mental health crisis that can no longer be overlooked... More >>

Do you have a recent college graduate living in your basement? Is your child getting close to graduating from college with few or no job prospects on the horizon? Has your son or daughter "boomeranged" back to you after some time living on their own? If so, you are not alone... More >>

...This approach is so different - because it empowers us to make transformations in our relationships by controlling the only thing we can - ourselves. Rather than waiting idly for our partner to one day change (wishful thinking) we create the change that we want to see... More >>

I hope cancer isn't the surprise that you're dealing with at present. But whatever that unexpected curveball might be, I believe these seven things will help you navigate it well. Much of life is about overcoming difficulties and hurdling obstacles. Almost everything seems to present us with opportunities to get outside of ourselves, heal, and grow... More >>

Both you and your kidlets are well into the school year. As the months fly by, many parents become scholars on the subject of lunch. That often means studying school lunch menus to make sure their kids are being served wholesome hot lunches... More >>

Today 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's and related dementias. By 2050 the number is projected to grow to nearly 14 million. Bracing against the disease while standing alongside those diagnosed are family and friends wrapped in an intricate web of perplexing emotion... More >>

Valentine's Day may not seem like the most likely time to put a healthier dessert strategy in play for you, your special someone or your kidlets, but it's the perfect time for a delicious bite in the right direction. If you're looking for a clever way to reduce dessert portions, a bite can go a long way... More >>