At age 50, Betty Suitt was an active businesswoman who loved to travel and go to the theater. But when her mother became ill, she shelved her typical day-to-day. “I only had time to work and take care of Mom,” says Suitt, of Columbia, MD. When the stress gave her heartburn, she wasn’t surprised. But [...]
Chances are, if you’re reading this, that you’re already a member of the more than 22.4 million households involved in caregiving. Becoming a caregiver is a personal evolution and identity in itself. Sometimes you settle in to the role gradually (Mom is less independent), and other times the shift is practically instant (Mom had a [...]
The steep prices on some eco cleaners and organic sheets can make green living seem like a luxury few can afford. But if you consider the surprising range of household items that contain dangerous toxins—which scientists say could lead to allergic reactions, thyroid disorders, even cancer—going green starts to sound as much a health priority [...]
Lloyd Morgan, an old man with a hole in his head, had no business discovering the fatal flaw. After all, this was a $30 million effort to answer the question of whether cellphones can give you brain cancer. (Uncover eight ways to prevent any kind of cancer.) Morgan, 68, is a survivor of brain cancer. [...]
