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It may be the thought that counts when giving Christmas gifts, but couples who have been in a relationship for 11 to 15 years typically spend the most money on their partner, a survey indicates. After reaching the peak, the average amount spent then drops off among couples who have…
This policy supports UAB’s academic mission and the expectation for UAB students to maintain and promote academic integrity in all academic work. This policy defines academic misconduct and outlines UAB’s process for addressing…
Despite autism’s prevalence and public attention, it remains largely a puzzle. This series will bring the pieces together—what it is, what causes the condition, and what could relieve or even cure it. Unlike depression or anxiety, autism is not classified as a mental illness. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Autism’s…
As more people seek mental health advice from ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs), new research suggests these AI chatbots may not be ready for that role. The study found that even when instructed to use established…
I often catch myself mourning the normal that hasn’t ended yet. I’m living in Hyde Park finishing school after a year in Berkeley. The maple trees by my apartment have turned red, as usual. I like them. I don’t dread the future…
Fleur East has called out the double standards around parenting as she opened up about juggling her career with motherhood. The radio DJ and singer, 39, who originally shot to fame as a finalist on The X Factor, welcomed daughter Nova with her husband Marcel Badiane-Robin in March 2024. When…
Where you live could make a substantial difference. A retirement plan that relies on a $2,000-a-month budget isn't easy when housing, groceries, utilities, and health care keep getting more expensive. But where you live could make a substantial difference. In some U.S. counties, affordable housing and everyday essentials make even…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Aurora McKenzie, 47, who lives in Illinois. McKenzie cared for her mother, who had lived in a memory care facility in the last two years of her life. She said planning ahead…
How should one plan for the end of life? Most people think about completing a last will and testament but many don't consider the medical care they would prefer to receive at the end of their life. End of Life Planning How should…