Why you ‘regress’ when you go home for the holidays — and how to avoid it

by Taylor Nicioli When Gloria Chavez was planning on going home for the holidays for the first time since moving out as an 18-year-old, she found herself anxious at the thought of sitting in her childhood home’s living room, surrounded by family members she hadn’t seen in a while. Once there, Chavez, who was 20Continue reading “Why you ‘regress’ when you go home for the holidays — and how to avoid it”

History Lesson Tuesdays: 1994 Jeffrey Dahmer Murdered in Prison

Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, serving 15 consecutive life sentences for the brutal murders of 15 men, is beaten to death by a fellow inmate while performing cleaning duty in a bathroom at the Columbia Correctional Institute gymnasium in Portage, Wisconsin. During a 13-year period, Dahmer, who lived primarily in the Midwest, murdered at least 17 men. Most of these men wereContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: 1994 Jeffrey Dahmer Murdered in Prison”

Mental Health Awareness Mondays: 13 Free or Low-Cost Things You Can Do Now to Deal With Loneliness.

As we age, social connections are key to health and happiness By Edward C. Baig taying close to family and friends is often vital to aging well and living a long, meaningful life. People who connect socially are generally healthier, happier and better able to confront whatever obstacles are thrown their way, reports show. Conversely, thoseContinue reading “Mental Health Awareness Mondays: 13 Free or Low-Cost Things You Can Do Now to Deal With Loneliness.”

True Crime Sundays: In The Middle Of The Night In 1939, A Blindfolded Man Stumbled Onto A Highway And Was Struck By A Car

by Patrick Thornton Around 3 am on December 22, 1939, a blindfolded man stumbled onto a snowy highway in Mishawaka, IN, and was immediately hit by a car and killed. The man turned out to be 44-year-old factory worker Stephen Melkey. Melkey was found with his hands bound behind his back, and both his eyes and mouth had beenContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: In The Middle Of The Night In 1939, A Blindfolded Man Stumbled Onto A Highway And Was Struck By A Car”

‘Money dysmorphia’ could be keeping you from building wealth, expert says

by Ryan Ermey In the world of mental health, “dysmorphia” describes an obsessive focus on perceived defects in one’s body. People with body dysmorphic disorder may find themselves constantly comparing themselves unfavorably with the appearance of others. Ali Katz, an estate lawyer and founder of the Family Wealth Planning Institute, sees an analogous phenomenon inContinue reading “‘Money dysmorphia’ could be keeping you from building wealth, expert says”

Travel Thursdays: The Idaho Resort Where You Can Go Skiing, Snow Tubing, And More This Winter

by Courtnie Erickson Here in Idaho, we are no strangers to incredible resorts. From large ski resorts to small, lesser-known destinations, there are locations all around the Gem State where you can enjoy the perfect winter day. Magic Mountain Ski Resort is one Idaho resort that has so much to offer, yet you typically don’tContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: The Idaho Resort Where You Can Go Skiing, Snow Tubing, And More This Winter”

5 Notable Museums Opening in 2024 and Beyond

Plan now to see these impressive institutions across the U.S.   by Robert Annis Museum fans take note: Several impressive institutions are on schedule to open in the near future. And some dramatic renovations are also in the works (hint: History buffs will be happy). The following options cover a range of interests, but all promise toContinue reading “5 Notable Museums Opening in 2024 and Beyond”

History Lesson Tuesdays: 1877 Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph.

Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph, a way to record and play back sound. Edison stumbled on one of his great inventions—the phonograph—while working on a way to record telephone communication at his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey. His work led him to experiment with a stylus on a tinfoil cylinder, which, to hisContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: 1877 Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph.”

Healthcare Awareness Mondays: Health Panel: Adults Under 65 Should Be Screened for Anxiety

Doctors should be checking for the common mental health condition by Rachel Nania If you’re under 65, your next check-up could include a new screening — one for anxiety. A panel of medical experts is, for the first time, recommending that adults under the age of 65 get screened annually by their primary care physician for theContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: Health Panel: Adults Under 65 Should Be Screened for Anxiety”

6 Ways To Reduce Your Property Taxes

by John Waggoner ermites are probably the only thing homeowners dislike more than property taxes. The average home price has soared an average 11.8 percent a year over the past three years, according to the Standard & Poor’s CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index. Although that’s wonderful, your property taxes have probably risenContinue reading “6 Ways To Reduce Your Property Taxes”