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Your sleep position could affect dementia risks, according to new research
Written by: Scott Grant
Try side sleeping to boost your brain’s nightly cleanup—research shows it may clear Alzheimer’s-linked proteins more efficiently, a simple habit that supports long-term brain health. You’ve …
A complete guide to autism diagnostic methods: Screening, assessment & diagnosis
Written by: Cheryl Tierney, MD, MPH
Autism Spectrum Disorder now affects approximately 1 in 31 children in the United States, according to the CDC’s 2025 ADDM Network report. Yet despite decades of …
This day in history: US military drops “Mother of All Bombs” on ISIS complex
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On April 13, 2017, the United States military carried out a massive airstrike in Afghanistan using one of the largest non-nuclear bombs ever built. The weapon, …
Why now, not later, is the right time to make a caregiver contract for your elderly parent
Written by: Nicole Gregory
A caregiver contract, also called a personal care agreement or personal care contract, is a written agreement between family members when one person agrees to care …
We never want to hear these 10 songs again: Do you agree?
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
10 Overplayed Songs There’s a unique kind of heartbreak in a great song ruined by relentless overexposure. Think of classics like “Jumping Jack Flash” or “Who …
At what age do men stop being intimately active?
Written by: Geoffrey Whittaker
At what age do men stop being intimately active? Getting older has a few perks — wisdom, greater perspective on life and senior discounts among them …
This day in history: American Civil War begins
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
In 1861, a long-growing tension in the United States finally reached a breaking point. It wasn’t a sudden explosion of violence; historical records show that the …
Get an insider’s look at Japan’s famous castles
Written by: Beth Reiber
Exploring Japan’s Famous Castles–A Journey through History and Time If I could time travel, I probably wouldn’t choose Japan during the late 15th- to early 17th-centuries. …
Revved up: Photos of the ’60s & ’70s most impressive muscle cars
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
The ’60s & ’70s most impressive muscle cars The 1960s and ‘70s were the golden era for muscle cars, an iconic breed of automobiles designed for …
Revved up: The most impressive muscle cars of the ’60s & ’70s
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
The most impressive muscle cars of the ’60s & ’70s The 1960s and ‘70s were the golden era for muscle cars, an iconic breed of automobiles …
The best Route 66 spots in Missouri, Kansas & Oklahoma, from abandoned relics to nostalgic cafes
Written by: Beth Reiber
The best Route 66 spots There’s nothing like the beckoning open road, especially when there’s nostalgia involved. And there’s no more iconic US highway than Route …
A closer look at Hawaii’s bold bet on better seafood
Written by: Leslie Von Pless
At Hawaii Calls restaurant, father-and-son chefs Jayson and Ocean Kanekoa take pride in procuring food from local farms on Hawaii’s Big Island — the Hamakua mushrooms, …
This day in history: Cher wins Oscar for best actress
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On this day in history, April 11, 1988, Cher, the iconic singer and actress, stood on the stage at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles to …
When the world catches fire, where do you hide your money?
Written by: Tony Dong
The world is at war. As I am writing this, the U.S. and Israel-backed campaign in Iran has entered its fifth week. The Strait of Hormuz …
11 discontinued ’70s candies we miss
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Remember These? Ferrara’s 2024 announcement that Fruit Strip gum was officially being discontinued marked another moment of heartbreak for candy fans. Though production ceased in 2022, …
CARS-2 vs. ADOS-2: Choosing the right autism assessment tool for your practice
Written by: Cheryl Tierney, MD, MPH
Choosing the right autism assessment tool has direct consequences for your practice’s diagnostic accuracy, patient throughput, staffing requirements, and operational capacity. For clinicians and practice leaders …
This day in history: Happy birthday, safety pin!
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
Today, April 10, marks International Safety Pin Day. It’s the day in 1849 when Walter Hunt, a mechanic from New York, was granted U.S. Patent No. …
Judy Garland career retrospective: A triumphant tragedy of ambiguity
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
It’s been 57 years since the tragic death of Judy Garland from of a barbiturate overdose, but few performers in Hollywood history have embodied both dazzling brilliance and …
8 reasons why people in other countries think Americans are rude
Written by: Alina A. Wang
Reasons Why People in Other Countries Think Americans Are Rude In some parts of the world (especially Europe), Americans are often stereotyped as being ignorant and …
How can eye-tracking technology help with clinical decision-making in autism?
Written by: Cheryl Tierney, MD, MPH
How Technology Aids Clinical Decision-Making According to research, 61% of autism diagnostic centers report wait times of four months or longer, and families often wait much …
