Is new love the truest form of love? By Kimberly Key How many people wish the initial rush of “being in love” could last? While some may dismiss these feelings…
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The Ugly History of New Year’s Is Too Real for White Republicans
Enslaved Black people dreaded New Year’s in Civil War-era America, when they might be separated from loved ones. Just don’t tell the people yelling about “critical race theory.” Kali Holloway…
Do you have a cold, the flu or Covid-19? How to tell the difference
CNN By Madeline Holcombe Do you have a sore throat, a runny nose and muscle aches? It could be a common cold, a case of the flu — or Covid-19. The…
How to Keep Old Habits from Sabotaging Your Goals
by Diane Dreher Ph.D. 5 steps to eliminate unproductive habits & flourish in the new year. KEY POINTS Progress toward our goals can be undermined by unproductive habits. When we…
With omicron, you need a mask that means business
by Maria Godoy of NPR With another coronavirus variant racing across the U.S., once again health authorities are urging people to mask up indoors. Yes, you’ve heard it all before.…
Avoiding Debates for a Happier Holiday
Teyhou Smyth Ph.D., LMFT A “fun debate” can sometimes turn into a heated argument with family. Key points When approaching holiday gatherings with family, it can help to establish one’s…
Homegoing for Former Miami Congresswoman Carrie Meek
by Pat Bryant Miami gave former Congresswoman Carrie Meek as great a homegoing as she was in the life of Miami and Florida. Elected to the U.S. Congress in 1992,…
Getting Through the Holidays: Find Peace and Build Resilience
Carla Shuman Ph.D. How to be more intentional about holiday activities and time with family. Key points Be intentional about how you spend your holidays and create your own traditions.…
Omicron: Vaccine nationalism will only perpetuate the pandemic
As wealthy nations continue hoarding vaccines, new dangerous COVID-19 variants will continue emerging. Fatima Hassan Director of Health Justice Initiative The United Kingdom and wealthy European nations are in a…
Omicron: The Mutant Virus
Franchell Richard-Hamilton M.D. Everything you need to know about this mutation. KEY POINTS Omicron was first reported to the World Health Organization on Nov. 24. Genetic sequencing of the Omicron specimen…