You Are Sanitizing Kitchen Sponges All Wrong

on January 21, 2020

Your kitchen sponges harbor more germs than scientists previously thought. And it turns out that “cleaning” sponges is likely to spawn more bacteria rather than kill them.

10 Hazards of Divorcing When You’re Older

on August 3, 2017

“Gray divorce” is soaring as baby boomer couples call it quits in record numbers. Here’s what you need to know before you head to splitsville in your golden years.

8 of the Most Dangerous Dishes You Can Eat at Restaurants

on August 2, 2017

Would you like a heart attack with that? Many of these entrees have about as many calories as you should consume in an entire day.

Watch This — How to Use Rhetoric to Get What You Want

on August 1, 2017

You probably haven’t heard anyone talk about “rhetoric” since high school or college. But the ancient art of persuasion can help you unlock the secrets to success.

The 3 Most Dangerous Days of the Week for Summer Driving

on July 31, 2017

Avoid the road on these days, and you’ll cut your risk of a run-in with drivers who are speeding or texting — or both.

Death by Selfie and Other Avoidable Vacation Tragedies

on July 28, 2017

Here are some of the unusual risks that come with traveling — and bad choices that people make when they are out of their familiar environment.

Deleting This App Can Boost Your Smartphone’s Battery Life

on July 27, 2017

Sometimes the solution to a short smartphone battery life is as simple as tweaking your settings. Here’s how to do that in just a few seconds.

Proving You’ve Still Got Time — 10 People Who Made Their Mark After 40

on July 26, 2017

No need to freak out about the child prodigies. Some rich, famous and talented people didn’t make it big until they were well into middle age, or later.

9 Homemade Cold Beverages That Beat the Heat

on July 25, 2017

You can quench your thirst — and refresh your budget — with a tray of these from-scratch sippers.

13 Best Spots to Watch the Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse

on July 21, 2017

The “Great American Eclipse” is coming this summer. Find out everything you need to know to see it yourself.

The High Price of Using Free Wi-Fi Connections

on July 20, 2017

Your online activity isn’t private if you use a public internet connection. Here’s how to safeguard passwords, financial information and other sensitive details.

7 Air Travel Secrets That Will Improve Your Next Flight

on July 18, 2017

Air travel can be a frustrating experience. But these seven tips can make the journey less bumpy.

Watch This — Why Does Your Dog Tilt Its Head?

on July 18, 2017

Wonder why your pup tilts its adorable little face at you? Science has some theories.

4 Tech Companies With the Weakest User Privacy Protections

on July 16, 2017

A new report reveals how closely corporations such as Amazon, AT&T, Comcast, Pinterest and WhatsApp guard all the personal data they collect.

Watch This — How to Avoid Email Scams

on July 14, 2017

In less than two minutes, you can find out how to stay safe online. Just check out this video.

7 Ways to Survive Decorating Differences With Your Roommate or Spouse

on July 14, 2017

You are a great couple, but your taste in home decor are Venus and Mars? Here’s how to avoid a domestic battle.

9 Ways to Prepare Loved Ones for Their Golden Years

on July 11, 2017

It can be difficult to make sure an older loved one has the best possible quality of life. But these tips can help.

Science Reveals How Poor Sleep Might Raise Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

on July 11, 2017

A pattern of disrupted sleep might increase your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Here why — and what you can do about it.

Watch This — How Graphs and Charts Lie to You

on July 11, 2017

Find out how advertisers, journalists, politicians and others fool you into believing things that aren’t true.

15 Ways to Slash Your Grocery Bill You Probably Never Considered — Estate Sale, Anyone?

on May 20, 2021

Want to save a bundle on groceries without the warehouse club and its annual fee? Consider “bread from the dead” and 14 other shopping tactics.

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