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With the tradition of making and breaking New Year&rsquo;s Resolutions, the Saving Memories Forever blog encourages people to make resolutions that...

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Bruce Todd, former mayor of Austin, Tx., shares his thoughts on the opportunities that come with age and experience at the U.S. Conference of Mayors...

<p>Ronald V. Dellums, former mayor of Oakland, Ca., and Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, speaks on the importance of quality of life as...

Depression is a very serious illness that affects an estimated 1 in 10 Americans at any given time. Symptoms of depression can appear differently in...

Only a few years ago, it wasn't possible to send a saliva sample off in the mail and get back a readout of your personal genetic profile. But these...

According to the 2000 U.S. Census, 4.5 million children are being raised by grandparents, due to any number of circumstances, including death of a...

<p>The New York Times Personal Health Columnist Jane Brody writes about raising children with a healthy self-image and learning to appreciate your...

MarketWatch reporter and health-care columnist Kristen Gerencher shares four essential tips for handling an aging parent's mental or physical...

In the U.S., there are roughly 1.4 million children and teenagers caring for disabled, injured, ill or aging relatives. Cristy Kovach Hom, LCSW and...

On a recent episode of the Rachael Ray Show, ace stylist Gretta Monahan and I helped a woman named Kat through an age-defying makeover. Now, when we...

While it seems that our bodies are pretty solid structures - and they are - at a cellular level they are constantly renewing. You change each blood...

When Samantha Howe's mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in November 2009, she knew she wouldn't be able to fix it. She decided to raise...

Writer Susan Johnston explains how to recognize when it may be time to get more involved in your aging parent's financial decisions and offers five...

Earlene Strayhorn, M.D., child and adolescent psychiatrist at Loyola University Medical Center, discusses research on bullying and its harmful...

David Bakke, a financial contributor for Money Crashers Personal Finance, offers seven tips to help you make or save money during your retirement,...

Bloggers Lisa Endlich Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington discuss teaching teenagers to drive, including both worries about "placing a lethal weapon...

"I have been preparing for the empty nest for two decades. I hated it when my boys went off to nursery school. I was not one of those mothers who...

"My youngest son Ian is 8 years old, and since my baby-making factory is closed for business, I want to hang on to these childhood years for as long...

Thought Catalog writer Ryan O'Connell shares "some things I wish someone told me on my 20th birthday," including "Some of your friends are poison"...

In this post, Bradley Willcox M.D., M.S., a physician specializing in geriatrics and long-term care, discusses the unique diet and lifestyle of...

In this post, HuffPost Live host Abby Huntsman discusses how to take the keys away from elderly parents with a group of caregivers. Read more and...

A new Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study that analyzed U.S. mortality data from 1999-2007 showed that chronic virus infection from Hepatitis C...

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Menopause brings with it a number of symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats and irritability. According to this article, some foods can help...

<p>In this post, blogger Danielle Buffardi shares advice on how to handle resistance to your parenting choices. Read more on the <a...

"Three years ago today, I heard words no 34 year old mom of two should ever have to hear: you have cancer. I stared in disbelief, reeling, rejecting...

"I&rsquo;m a crappy housewife. I was bad at before I had kids, terrible when I was stay at home and I&rsquo;m even worse at it now that I&rsquo;m...

<p>Aging is not all dark and dreary. There are actual joys that come with aging&mdash;and wisdom isn't the only one, according to this article in the ...

Writer Laura Carroll, author of "Families of Two," tells the story of a woman named Libby who never had children. But when Libby passed away, shortly ...

Mom blogger Betsy Shaw reacts to an essay she wrote at age 21 on parenting&mdash;years before becoming a parent and understanding the challenges that ...

Virginia Ironside, British journalist and creator of the show "The Virginia Monologues: Why Growing Old is Great," shares her thoughts on aging and...

What's the secret to a long and healthy life? According to Steven Jepson, who's in his 70s, it's play. And lots of it. He's proven it by turning his...

Parenting.com Contributing Editor and author of "Baby Days" Barbara Rowley offers tips on how keep your cool when faced with unwelcome parenting...

In this article, writer and founder of Tea With Mommy, Helena De Souza Bianchi shares guidance for parents on how to explain the harms of smoking to...

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Mom and environmental writer Ann Cavlovic discusses the dark side of being a doting parent and why she thinks the word "special" has lost its...

New York Times blogger KJ Dell'Antonia discusses the results of two studies by the McMaster Institute for Music and the Mind suggesting that infants...

"Our oldest son has always been a bit... intense. Like me, he's dramatic, and emotional, and vocal about his feelings. It's a temperament I can...

AnnArbor.com entertainment journalist Jenn McKee shares her story of welcoming her first child and losing her mom to breast cancer at roughly the...

<p>Ten supercentenarians, ages 110 and older, share their secrets on healthy aging and longevity. Read more on <a...

In this blog post, "Thinking Person's Guide to Autism" editor and parent Shannon Des Roches Rosa shares her thoughts on a study in the journal...

Blogging may be beneficial for teens who suffer from anxiety and self-esteem issues, according to a study published by the American Psychological...

Running up stairs, overheating your food and not wearing sunglasses are behaviors that might contribute to premature aging. What else? Find out on <a ...

My Aunt Bertha contacted me to ask if she should be doing “dry skin brushing.” It seems her retired neighbor had mentioned she’d recently overslept...

This article features life lessons for college grads from several high-profile commencement speeches, including this one by journalist Maria Shriver: ...

In this article, Todaysparent.com contributor Liza Finlay offers advice on how to deal with disagreements on disciplining your child without wrecking ...

"Feed a cold/starve a fever." "Coffee stunts your growth." "If you crack your knuckles, you’ll get arthritis." These are just a few rules from...

In this article, reporter Evelyn Theiss discusses extreme fatigue and how to know when it's time to see your doctor. Read more on <a...

While it's not unusual to cut back on driving, hobbies and certain social activities as we get older, withdrawing from day-to-day activities and...

While most incidents of stroke occur in people ages 65 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of stroke...

In this Ode magazine article, four women going through menopause share their experiences and advice on coping with symptoms. Read more on <a...

In this video, boomers discuss post-retirement work and volunteering. Some are even launching new careers and starting their own businesses. Watch...

In this video, seniors discuss the challenges of managing Social Security benefits. Watch the video on <a...

In this blog post, Thinking Person's Guide to Autism editor and parent Shannon Des Roches Rosa defines behavioral awareness and explains how it can...

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Blogger Becca Wilkinson celebrates her 40th birthday and shares a list of 40 learnings, including "the grass isn't always greener," "I have a temper" ...

In this essay, writer Pat Jordan discusses how aging has humbled him. Read Pat's story on <a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/you-get-old-2">Men's...

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers four dietary tips for women to help ward off weight gain and manage stress during menopause. Read more...