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(Aging Untold) — People don’t always get to control how life ends, but some get a moment to decide how they’ll say goodbye and who they’ll say goodbye to. If you are the one saying goodbye, you do not have to stay strong for anyone else, according to the Aging…
Despite autism’s prevalence and public attention, it remains largely a puzzle. This series will bring the pieces together—what it is, what causes the condition, and what could relieve or even cure it. Unlike depression or anxiety, autism is not classified as a mental illness. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Autism’s…
As more people seek mental health advice from ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs), new research suggests these AI chatbots may not be ready for that role. The study found that even when instructed to use established…
I often catch myself mourning the normal that hasn’t ended yet. I’m living in Hyde Park finishing school after a year in Berkeley. The maple trees by my apartment have turned red, as usual. I like them. I don’t dread the future…
My son is in a Fantasy Football mini-league with some school pals, administered by a WhatsApp chat that last week issued a playful injunction. “A reminder,” it said, “the boys are the managers and they make the decisions. We can…
Let your friendly neighborhood mom of a reactive kid be your guide. I am a contributor who has been writing for BuzzFeed Shopping for two years, with a focus on products that make parenting just a bit easier — and hopefully more fun — home decor, kitchen gadgets, and whatever…
If you want to tutor kids in math or English, Brighterly is looking for you. The online tutoring platform is “mass hiring.” The catch? The pay is ridiculously low. Brighterly is an online platform that offers 1-on-1 tutoring in just two subjects — math and English. For tutors, the requirements…
New worries seem to constantly pop up when preparing for your own death, whether you expect it to occur in four months or 40 years. Who will take care of your kids or pets? What if you don't leave your family with enough money?…
For a long time, I'd wanted to retire early from my career as a pharmacist in California and move abroad to Mexico. However, I worried about leaving behind my aging mom, who was in her late 70s. As the child who lived close by, I…