I’m a geriatrician — 5 ways I can tell which families will navigate aging better

I’m a geriatrician — 5 ways I can tell which families will navigate aging better

As people live longer and birth rates decline, the US population is aging rapidly. Ten percent of all US adults say they are a caregiver for a parent age 65 or older, with older adults projected to account for nearly 23% of Americans by 2050. Confronting the realities of aging parents and loved ones can … Read more

Beat the heat: Pro-tips to navigate NYC’s ‘cooling centers’ amid soaring temps this weekend

Beat the heat: Pro-tips to navigate NYC’s ‘cooling centers’ amid soaring temps this weekend

New Yorkers are gonna be hot to trot. NYC is getting roasted over the next four days, with sweltering humidity that will have a 110-degree feel coming just in time for Fourth of July weekend.  Amidst a World Cup knockout match at MetLife Stadium, a potential Swift-Kelce nuptials at Madison Square Garden and citywide America … Read more

How should travelers navigate the ‘chaos’ of nationwide flight cuts amid government shutdown? Airlines and experts weigh in

How should travelers navigate the ‘chaos’ of nationwide flight cuts amid government shutdown? Airlines and experts weigh in

Is your upcoming trip on the no-fly list? Travelers nationwide could face cancellations and delays galore after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut flights at major airports amid the ongoing government shutdown— though it’s not yet clear when the changes will be announced. Starting Friday, there will be a 10% reduction in all … Read more

Tips to help your teen navigate AI chatbots — and what to watch out for: experts

Tips to help your teen navigate AI chatbots — and what to watch out for: experts

As artificial intelligence technology becomes part of daily life, adolescents are turning to chatbots for advice, guidance and conversation. The appeal is clear: Chatbots are patient, never judgmental, supportive and always available. That worries experts who say the booming AI industry is largely unregulated and that many parents have no idea about how their kids are using … Read more

Here’s how to navigate dating during this month’s Mercury retrograde in Leo

Here’s how to navigate dating during this month’s Mercury retrograde in Leo

Mercury retrograde in Leo has arrived, folks. This summer, Mercury will be retrograde from July 18th until August 11th, clearing its post-retrograde shadow on August 25th. Are we in Mercury retrograde? Mercury is our planet of expression and exchange, and during its thrice-yearly retrograde, the realms it rules are compromised. While most of us are … Read more

Hotel’s Mercury retrograde getaway helps ‘navigate chaotic energy,’ ‘cultivate balance’ and ‘calm the mind’

Hotel’s Mercury retrograde getaway helps ‘navigate chaotic energy,’ ‘cultivate balance’ and ‘calm the mind’

Cue the collective groan, missed flights, and accidental sexts to the family group chat — Mercury retrograde is upon us. Astrology devotees believe that Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, governs communication, technology and travel. When the planet retrogrades, as it does three to four times per year, those realms are disrupted. And the first Mercury … Read more

How to navigate family dynamics this holiday season — and the strategy depends on your zodiac sign

How to navigate family dynamics this holiday season — and the strategy depends on your zodiac sign

The festive season is upon us, and so too is the final Mercury retrograde of the year. Mercury is the planet of expression, processing and interpersonal dynamics. When that fleet-footed, coyote-hearted thief starts backspinning, communication is primed to break down. Mercury stations retrograde in Sagittarius on November 25, a scant three days before Thanksgiving, the … Read more

Exclusive | Bonnie Hunt credits her nursing degree with helping her navigate Hollywood excesses

Exclusive | Bonnie Hunt credits her nursing degree with helping her navigate Hollywood excesses

Bonnie Hunt is opening up about how her real-life passion as a nurse has humbled her in Hollywood. The “Cheaper by the Dozen” star, 63, shared that “this business can make you so self-obsessed, so insecure and reveal that you are pompous or a narcissist.” “The one gift patients always give me is perspective,” she … Read more

This optical illusion reveals how well you navigate the world, face challenges

This optical illusion reveals how well you navigate the world, face challenges

Just in time for Halloween — how you view this spooky optical illusion will determine if you’re smart, optimistic, or intuitive. Shared by Your Tango last year and updated in June, the black-and-white image appears to be from a children’s book. The picture is composed of three main entities: a little girl, a skull, and a creepy … Read more

‘Bachelorette’ Charity Lawson’s master’s degree helped her navigate dating 25 men

‘Bachelorette’ Charity Lawson’s master’s degree helped her navigate dating 25 men

She got into their heads first — and then their hearts. Bachelorette Charity Lawson has her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling — which she said gave her a leg up when it came to dating 25 men at one time. “It definitely helps me navigate … those important conversations, but also looking for those … Read more