Pamela Cantor M.D. There may be an antidote. KEY POINTS The holidays are not a holiday for all of us. They can be reminders of someone we have loved and…
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Black Americans still face challenges chasing homeownership
by Ronda Lee For Mel Ligon and his wife, remnants of the 2008 housing crisis kept them from realizing major savings from refinancing their Chicago home during the pandemic refi…
The Health Benefits of Magnesium
Your body needs this nutrient for so many things. Make sure you’re getting enough. BY EMILIA BENTON When it comes to getting the vitamins and minerals your body needs to function,…
Give the Gift of Gratitude This Holiday Season
Dona Matthews Ph.D. Feeling grateful makes a merrier Christmas and a happier new year for everyone. KEY POINTS Source: cottonbro studio/Pexels Are you having trouble deciding what to give your…
‘Tis the Season to Be True to Yourself
Whether the holidays excite or overwhelm you, being authentic is key. Dorothy Firman Ed.D. LMHC, BCC KEY POINTS Most of us are being called, in almost every moment, by the…
Don’t Give Your Kids Presents
Why Experiences Endure but Presents Don’t How to give children gifts that last. By Angela Duckworth Ph.D. KEY POINTS “If you buy me Creepy Crawlers, I swear I will never,…
3 Ways to Make ‘Us’ Time Really Count
How you spend time with your partner can predict if your relationship will last. by Mark Travers Ph.D. KEY POINTS Many people come to therapy worried that they may not be spending…
The 50th Anniversary of a Student Movement
The 5oth Anniversary of a Student Movement and the Deaths of Denver Smith and Leonard Brown is an Opportunity, Not Just an Occasion by Angela A. Allen-Bell[1] & Brittany Dunn[2]…
No Red Wave in Election Night
The Red Wave That Wasn’t Republicans expecting a big night Tuesday saw their storyline unravel, as Joe Biden defied his approval ratings and led Democrats toward the most successful midterms…
U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise must think we’re stupid.
By STEVIE WONDERS U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise must think we’re stupid. Or maybe he thinks we’re blind. Or maybe he’s power-hungry. Like most people watching the events of Jan. 6,…