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From slavery to colonialism and school rules: a history of myths about Black hair

One of the first dilemmas that Black people face is whether to let strangers touch their hair – and under what circumstances. Thomas Mukoya/Reuters by...

Retirement doesn’t just raise financial concerns – it can also mean feeling unmoored and irrelevant

Getty Images Stock Photo by Marianne Janack, Hamilton College Most discussions of retirement focus on the financial aspects of leaving the workforce: “How to save enough...

Want to spur your child’s intellectual development? Use audiobooks instead of videos

Unlike videos, audiobooks require greater use of the imagination. Adobe Stock Photo by Andrey Vyshedskiy, Boston University It’s not uncommon today to see children glued to...

How older adults can find help in their communities

(Sara Tribe Clark) - The Eldercare Locator is national call center that helps older adults and family caregivers find local services to help them stay...

Family meals improve child and teen nutrition

(NewsUSA) - Getting the family together for meals is not always easy, but an increasing body of scientific evidence supports the benefits of family...

81-year-old legendary fashion model Bethann Hardison shares her 10 tips for aging gracefully

Photo Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images BOTWC She hasn’t missed a beat! Bethann Hardison is a pioneering  fashion model who broke barriers in the 1960s as one of few Black...

We know what to eat to stay healthy. So why is it so hard to make the right choices?

Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock by Nina Van Dyke, Victoria University, Australia A healthy diet protects us against a number of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. From...

Family meals boost mental health for all ages

(NewsUSA) - Sharing a meal -- with family members that include relatives but also those you choose to call family -- not only promotes healthy...

Most Americans face persistent challenges of saving for retirement, new survey reveals

RETIREMENT ADVICE—This couple discusses their retirement plans with a financial advisor. A new survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute reveals that while many...

Fast fashion is harming our planet — these 4 tips can help you build a more sustainable wardrobe

Adobe Stock Photo by Maryse Côté-Hamel, Université Laval As sunny summer days return in the northern hemisphere, you may be looking to refresh your wardrobe. The...

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