Life

The Year of Living Dangerously

Dora Levy Mossanen | Posted 12.27.2009 | World


Dora Levy Mossanen

We found out it's dangerous to have a yearly mammogram, dangerous to fry with monounsaturated oils, since they go rancid or oxidize in high temperatur...

Living A Poetic Life

Tamsin Rothschild | Posted 12.14.2009 | Living


Tamsin Rothschild

Who would not want a little more poetry in their life? And I am not talking about drama, I am talking about poetry. And not necessarily Keats either.

Giving Thanks Every Day

Donna Henes | Posted 12.08.2009 | Living


Donna Henes

When we prosper and grow and the situations of our lives flow, when the going is good and the living is easy, it seems only natural to be thankful. But what about all those times when nothing seems to budge?

10 Truths I Wish I'd Known Sooner

realsimple.com | Posted 12.06.2009 | Living


Her friends and family tried to guide her. But it was only through years of rich experience that she grasped the realities of life....

A College Tour De Force

Dr. Hendrie Weisinger | Posted 12.03.2009 | Technology


Dr. Hendrie Weisinger

uTourX is a hot new iPhone application that college bound students and their parents will love -- college tours packed with "insider" information that familiarize students with the schools they wish to attend.

How to Teach Your Children About Death, Part 2

Olivia Rosewood | Posted 11.17.2009 | Living


Olivia Rosewood

The theme of death this autumn, the season of dying, has brought home the realization that we are alive for now.

Death And Dying: Nature Is Selfish, Get Over It

Deborah Calla | Posted 11.12.2009 | Living


Deborah Calla

It is brutally shocking when our lives are falling apart and the rest of the world doesn't seem to notice. The first time I experienced this was when my husband was lying in a hospital bed fighting for his life.

I Want to Know What Happens Next

Marty Kaplan | Posted 11.21.2009 | Living


Marty Kaplan

There are aged people, and sick people, who hang on to life because they are consumed by the dramas playing out in the world. They demand another day to see how things turn out. They want to know the ending.

Seven Ways You Can Win the Battle to Control Your Own Life

Kathie Lingle | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living


Kathie Lingle

3. Be Flexible - Mothers, give up the guilt. Studies have shown that the development of young children is not hampered by their mothers joining the workforce.

Hemingway Pictures: Rare Photos From Cuba Published

LIFE | Posted 11.16.2009 | Media


In 1952, LIFE sent legendary photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt to Cuba to shoot author Ernest Hemingway. The magazine needed photos to run alongside a n...

Life Lessons From a Dying Friend

Paul Loeb | Posted 10.20.2009 | Politics


Paul Loeb

Given the size of my existing medical debt, a second miracle remission is simply out of the question. The resulting stress would prove to be fatal.

One More for Michael Jackson

Gotham Chopra | Posted 10.19.2009 | Entertainment


Gotham Chopra

It feels like some closure is upon us and Michael gets to go underground. That said, I could have sworn he once told me he wanted to be cremated when he was all done.

A Glimpse of Life's Journey

Susan Smalley, Ph.D. | Posted 10.18.2009 | Living


Susan Smalley, Ph.D.

Mostly I travel alone but at times I carried a backpack full of seedlings needing nourishment or I would walk hand in hand with another experiencing the road ever so slightly different.

Your Brain--Not Life--May Be To Blame For Your Stress

nytimes.com | NATALIE ANGIER | Posted 09.20.2009 | Living


If after a few months' exposure to our David Lynch economy, in which housing markets spontaneously combust, coworkers mysteriously disappear and the s...

Do Toilets Gross You Out?

Kiri Westby | Posted 09.19.2009 | Living


Kiri Westby

Regardless of the antibacterial soap and the special seat liners, public bathrooms can bring out the inner hypochondriac in all of us, myself included.

3 Steps That Turn Hardship Into Hope

Carolyn Rubenstein | Posted 09.19.2009 | Living


Carolyn Rubenstein

Various studies show that an optimistic mindset will lift your mood and might add years to your life. But how do you look on the bright side when life is really bleak?

Cooking Up the Success You Want

James M. Lynch | Posted 09.19.2009 | Living


James M. Lynch

If you are looking for growth, for breakthroughs and the biggest possible future for you and your business you may want to find an expert and follow their 'recipe' for success.

Are You Living the Life You Imagined?

Carolyn Rubenstein | Posted 09.14.2009 | Living


Carolyn Rubenstein

For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to help others gain a better understanding of themselves and achieve greater happiness. What were your youthful ambitions?

Balanced Life -- Imagine That Something Good Never Happened

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 09.02.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

I'm working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone's project will look different, but it's the rare person who can't benefit. ...

How Precious is Life?

Crystal Smith | Posted 08.23.2009 | Living


Crystal Smith

Realize that what you have today really could be gone tomorrow. Appreciate people, appreciate time, and appreciate what you have because these moments are very precious.

Laughter Yoga, It's Healthy For You

odemagazine.com | Mary Desmond Pinkowish | Posted 08.22.2009 | Living


The teacher gathers his laughter yoga students from the corners of this tiny studio on the second floor of a downtown Manhattan building. Most of us h...

HealthCareLess

Paula Gordon | Posted 08.07.2009 | Politics


Paula Gordon

I want the same health care that members of Congress get... at a much lower cost.

Michael Jackson: Another Look at The Man in the Mirror

Lissa Coffey | Posted 08.07.2009 | Living


Lissa Coffey

I heard on the radio an official confirmation that Michael had passed away. My heart dropped. What is it about celebrities that gets us so engrossed in their lives and deaths?

Goodbye/Hello 11 "Iran's Clerics Give Green Ray Of Light And Hope To Opposition"

Patt Cottingham | Posted 08.06.2009 | World


Patt Cottingham

There is clear evidence that within the Islamic republic there is a growing movement away from the denial of a people's rights toward transparency and truth.

Studio Notes on the Declaration of Independence

Spencer Green | Posted 08.03.2009 | Comedy


Spencer Green

Focus groups show that only 66 percent of citizens hold these truths to be self-evident; 22 percent hold them to be rather ambiguous; 12 percent are undecided.