Adults with ADHD find ways to stay focused at work
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeremy Didier had taken her son to a psychologist for a possible ADHD evaluation when she spotted an article about women with the condition. As she read it in the waiting room, she thought to herself: They’re describing me. “Lots of risk-taking, lots of very impulsive behavior growing up,” Didier said. […]
Here’s how to negotiate a raise – in the form of lower rent
Open this photo in gallery: Lower rent isn’t just going to drop into your lap, you need to make it happen and timing is everything.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press When it comes to asking for a raise, timing is everything. If you ask your boss for one right now, when the economy is uncertain, you’d be […]
Are you a victim of ‘dry begging’? Here’s how to make sure passive-aggressive manipulation doesn’t ruin your relationship
Even in the healthiest of relationships, conflicts are bound to arise. But how you deal with them speaks volumes about the strength of your bond. Passive-aggressive phrases like “I guess I’ll just do all of the laundry this week” or “most people would be happy their partner does this” are prime examples of “dry begging,” […]
Tony Awards 2025: How to watch and key things to know
NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty-nine shows on Broadway got Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy — and the box office attention they usually bring. Here are some key things to know as Broadway’s biggest night approaches, including how to watch, who is poised to make history, what […]
Pet allergies: How to help treat scratching, licking and biting
About five years ago, Gail Friedman noticed her Parson Russell Terrier was constantly licking his paws and seemed super uncomfortable. “The poor dog. I would put baby socks on his feet so that he wouldn’t lick them or bite at them,” said Friedman, of Oak Brook, Illinois. “I was constantly changing the socks, washing his […]
How to cook the perfect steak, grill marks and all
We aren’t in the thick of summer yet, not by a long shot, but hopefully you’ve already managed to fire up the grill at least once or twice. As the days get longer, the weather commands us to find a way to cook and dine outdoors. A juicy steak is — for many — the […]
Easily distracted? How to improve your attention span – CTV News
How to improve your attention span. By The Associated Press. Published: May 17, 2025 at 8:16AM EDT. A woman looks at her phone while watching the sun … Source link
Too busy to get fit? Here’s how to work exercise into your packed schedule
You’re too busy to exercise, right? Your job consumes all your time. You’re strapped by professional and family demands. As you get more and more responsibility, your free time shrinks. Well, these blockers don’t have to be an excuse. Making time simply calls for creativity and a broader understanding of how to get in daily […]
Here’s how to dress like a dandy in everyday life
NEW YORK — Michael Henry Adams had reached a fashion crossroads by the early 1970s: As bell bottoms and afros became the trend and the look of film figures like John Shaft and “Super Fly” became style prototypes, the teenager felt unrepresented. But a previous trip to the Museum of Modern Art, for its “Harlem […]
Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here’s how to cope with in-flight anxiety
NEW YORK (AP) — Adelynn Campbell’s last plane trip ended with a panic attack that she got through largely with the help of a kind flight attendant. That was last year — before 67 people died in January when an American Airlines jet collided with a helicopter over Washington, D.C., in the deadliest U.S. air […]