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Is sarcasm really just hostility disguised as humor? If you want to be happier and improve your relationships, cut out sarcasm. Why? Because sarcasm is actually hostility disguised as humor. Despite smiling outwardly, many people who receive sarcastic comments feel put down and often think the sarcastic person is a jerk. Indeed, it’s not surprising thatContinue reading “Think Sarcasm is Funny? Think Again”

LOS ANGELES — The movies are still big. It’s the multiplexes that are getting smaller. Since 2019, the number of total screens in the U.S. have decreased by around 3,000 to just under 40,000. This consolidation was a direct result of the Covid pandemic, which shut down theaters for a time and triggered a surgeContinue reading “Movie theaters aren’t dying — they’re evolving”

All exercises should be performed 20 times or as tolerated. 1. Ankle circles Sit upright in chair with feet stretched out in front. Rotate feet in one direction. Repeat in opposite direction. 2. Heel/toe lift Sit forward on a chair with feet flat. Lift heels, keeping toes on the floor, then lift toes. Hold forContinue reading “Top 10 Arthritis Exercises You Can Do Almost Anywhere”

Every 40 seconds, a child goes missing or is abducted in the United States. Approximately 840,000 children are reported missing each year and the F.B.I. estimates that between 85 and 90 percent of these are children. While most reports of missing or abducted children are resolved within hours, many involve situations where a child goesContinue reading “Missing and Abducted Children”

Shootings have continuously made headlines in just the first few months of the year. As of May 1, at least 13,959 people have died from gun violence in the U.S. this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive – which is an average of roughly 115 deaths each day. Of those who died, 491 were teens andContinue reading “More than 13,900 people killed in gun violence so far in 2023”

If you’ve been itchy, congested, and sneezy for months, you’re not alone. This year’s spring allergy season started early, broke pollen-count records in some parts of the country, and is still going strong in many areas. Unfortunately, this year is unlikely to be a fluke. While pollen counts vary from year to year, recent trends suggest allergy seasons are, inContinue reading “Why Allergy Seasons Are Getting Worse”

Q. With cold, damp weather upon us, my joints seem to ache more. Why? A. Research still hasn’t confirmed a cause-and-effect link between weather and joint pain, though many people insist they can predict the weather based on such aches. It’s believed that changes in barometric pressure — which happen as weather systems change — trigger theseContinue reading “What triggers weather-related joint pain?”

JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) — When he looked to the future, Grayson Hart always saw a college degree. He was a good student at a good high school. He wanted to be an actor, or maybe a teacher. Growing up, he believed college was the only route to a good job, stability and a happy life.Continue reading “Why more Americans are skipping college”

Having a good laugh is not only good for your soul, but it turns out, it could lead to a longer life and a better career. Jennifer Aaker, a behavioral psychologist, and Naomi Bagdonas, a business consultant, are two women who know a thing or two about funny. In fact, they’re so knowledgeable they even teach a classContinue reading “Having a Sense of Humor Could Add 8 Years to Your Life and Lead to a Better Career”

When looking for a primary care doctor for yourself or a loved one, it’s important to choose someone you can trust. A primary care doctor can: When you and your doctor work together as a team, you get better health care. Look for a doctor who: Try the following tips to find a doctor who’sContinue reading “Choosing a Doctor: Quick Tips”