Study Suggests New Vaccine Could Prevent Deadly Opioid from Entering the Brain by Laurie Fickman A research team led by the University of Houston has developed a vaccine targeting the dangerous synthetic opioid fentanyl that could block its ability to enter the brain, thus eliminating the drug’s “high.” The breakthrough discovery could have major implicationsContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: Fentanyl Vaccine Potential ‘Game Changer’ for Opioid Epidemic.”
Tag Archives: #Options
The Real Reason People in Our Lives Stop Reaching Out
The fallacy of “if they wanted to, they would” thinking. by Crystal Jackson Growing up, I often heard the expression “the phone works both ways” or “if they wanted to, they would”. It means that both people are responsible for maintaining a connection. It’s not on one person to keep a relationship going. The phoneContinue reading “The Real Reason People in Our Lives Stop Reaching Out”
How to Start a Story: 11 Tips From Top Editors
The opening lines of a story carry a lot of responsibility. They act as an invitation for someone who’s glanced at the first page of your book to either put it back down or keep reading. Whether you’re just figuring out how to start a novel, or revisiting Page 1 of a first draft, here areContinue reading “How to Start a Story: 11 Tips From Top Editors”
How to Go Back to College as an Older Student. 6 Tips for Adult Learners.
There are any number of reasons why adults may decide to go back to college, or even to go to college for the first time. Perhaps they worked a trade for many years and want to advance or pursue a new career path. Maybe they couldn’t afford college before, but now possess the resources toContinue reading “How to Go Back to College as an Older Student. 6 Tips for Adult Learners.”
The 7 Stupidest Money Mistakes Almost All Americans Make.
by Betterbuck I’m a massive coupon/savings nerd, and an embarrassing amount of my time is spent talking to people to find out how much they’re spending. In my experience, the average American is making some pretty serious money mistakes on a daily basis. Here are the 7 worst culprits (and how you can save money byContinue reading “The 7 Stupidest Money Mistakes Almost All Americans Make.”
Career Cheat Codes I Know at 36 That I Wish I Knew at 26
by Tim Denning Your career grows when you start taking the opportunities you’re not qualified for. I got trapped in a finance career like a caged lion. Then through a bizarre series of events, I invented my own job. This led me to get access to uncommon opportunities and build an online business that eventually replaced myContinue reading “Career Cheat Codes I Know at 36 That I Wish I Knew at 26”
Start Your Own Later-in-Life Sexual Revolution
How to rediscover sexual intimacy and passion as you age by Ellen Uzelac, AARP Securing an early check-in for Room 200 at a Quality Inn on a nondescript highway at noon was like leading a high-level trade negotiation. It took one reservation clerk and two supervisors to sign off on the only time we hadContinue reading “Start Your Own Later-in-Life Sexual Revolution”
Here are the Top 10 ‘cheapest cities’ to buy a home in the U.S.
by Aarthi Swaminathan Mortgage rates moved higher last week, likely frustrating would-be home buyers on the prowl for deals. For those who are looking for an affordable home, a new report reveals some of the cheapest cities for real estate in the U.S. The report from personal-finance site Bankrate looked at the top 10 cheapest cities toContinue reading “Here are the Top 10 ‘cheapest cities’ to buy a home in the U.S.”
What do you say when asking for a raise? One expert guides you through the conversation.
by Anna Kaufman Asking for a raise can be tough. Even tougher now that the US economy is struggling to rebound after a years-long pandemic and the war in Ukraine which has disrupted the price of everything from grain to fuel. As the job market cools, some employees are asking: Can I still ask for a raise when given more responsibility? How about asking forContinue reading “What do you say when asking for a raise? One expert guides you through the conversation.”
The 14 Things in Your Bathroom You Should Get Rid of Immediately
by Kelsey Ogletree For many people, the bathroom becomes a place where you store (or stuff) your personal care items into any available space. Yet that’s not always the best solution, as clutter in there—like in any space—can detract from your overall sense of well-being and cause unnecessary stress. Chances are, you’re storing items thatContinue reading “The 14 Things in Your Bathroom You Should Get Rid of Immediately”
Vintage Dava 