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September 10, 2026
How I Tried to Make New Friends in Midlife
By Laura BarcellaI know that seeking out community is important. I just don’t want to. I’ve never been much of a joiner. I’m an introvert who prefers hanging out with Netflix and my cats. But I’ve always been deeply sustained by close friendships, and growing up, I had a lot of them. Now, in mid-life,…
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Why Are Women Turning to Beta Blockers for Anxiety?
By Denise K. James Recently, an advertisement stopped me mid-scroll on Instagram. It was colorful and featured what looked like a piece of candy, and it asked if I suffered from performance anxiety. If so, a product from “Kick” could offer relief wrapped in stylish packaging. It seemed like good timing. I was preparing to…
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Can’t Sleep? There Are A Billion Supplements for That
By Laura NorkinIs anyone sleeping well right now? Based upon the amount of sleep supplements that have entered the market recently, the answer is no. The demand is understandable: Sleep heals us, restores us, and when it’s not happening, we’ll reach for just about anything that could help. Identifying the cause of your sleeplessness can…