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We Just Had Our Second Child — How Do We Ask for Help?
The key is advance planning — and letting go of expectations.
Can Reading Glasses Weaken My Eyes?
Only if you don’t get the magnification you truly need, says our expert.
What Are Some Healthy Ways to Deal With a Hangover?
The key, says one expert, is to prepare beforehand.
What Are Some Good Exercises to Do While Traveling?
Our fitness editor offers ways to get moving on a plane, train, or bus.
My Same-Sex Partner Is Meeting My Family for the First Time. Any Advice?
The author of Steven Petrow’s Complete Gay and Lesbian Manners offers several practical tips to ensure a positive experience.
What Are the Best Strength-Training Exercises for People With Osteoarthritis in Their Hands?
There are many great strength-training exercises that don’t require any gripping.
How Do I Get the Stink Out of My Gym Clothes?
Here are four DIY tips to get odor out of your workout clothes.
How Can I Be a Gracious Dinner-Party Guest With Food Restrictions?
An etiquette consultant offers four tips to make it easy for everyone.
How Do I Get Rid of Leg Cramps When Working Out?
Pickle juice is just one tip.
How Do I Talk to Someone With Dementia?
The key, say experts, is to adapt your communication in these five ways.
How Do I Protect Myself From Too Much Sun Exposure and Avoid Toxic Sunscreens?
Mineral-based sunscreens are the way to go, say experts, but the key is frequent application.
How Do I Protect Against Ticks?
Lyme disease is one of the fastest-growing infectious diseases in the U.S. Here are some tips to prevent tick-borne illnesses.
My Massage Therapist Talks Too Much. How Can I Politely Let Them Know?
A veteran massage therapist offers some tips on communication.
My Partner Likes to Camp, and I Like Hotels — What Should We Do?
In any relationship, says a couples’ mediator, it’s important to celebrate differences and find common ground.
How Do I Adjust to an Empty Nest?
Your youngest child just moved out and you feel lost. Here’s how to transition.
Does Whey Protein Cause Acne?
Maybe. To be on the safe side, experts recommend choosing pea, hemp, or other plant-based protein supplements.
Why Does My Back Hurt After Doing Kettlebells?
Here are some tips to protect your back during kettlebell moves.
How Can I Stop Being So Competitive at the Gym?
Chronic competition can be stressful. The key is to focus on your own goals — not someone else’s.
How Do I Invite My Friends Who Aren’t on Facebook to Events I Post?
Check out these four simple steps.
I’m Self-Conscious About Being Naked in My Health Club’s Locker Room. What Can I Do?
The first step, says one expert, is to challenge the notion of a “perfect” body.
