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Posted on October 16, 2025 - Samantha’s dad, Walter, had always been a proud, hardworking man. In his seventies, dementia began to cloud his memory. One afternoon, he asked where his mother was. Samantha froze; her grandmother had been gone for more than forty years. She gently told him the truth. Walter’s face fell, his eyes filled with tears, and for the rest of the day he seemed withdrawn and anxious. That night, Samantha replayed the moment in her mind. She felt awful knowing she had caused her dad to relive such a painful loss. Unsure how to handle it if it happened again, she searched online for answers and came across the term therapeutic fibbing. She realized it wasn’t about tricking someone but protecting them when the truth would cause distress.

Posted on October 14, 2025 - A new study says that joining a variety of groups may boost happiness and health.

Posted on October 9, 2025 - Managing work responsibilities, raising children, and caring for aging parents is a complex challenge many adults face today. Known as the “sandwich generation,” these individuals often find themselves stretched thin with little time left for themselves. In the United States, 2.5 million adults are in this situation.

Posted on October 7, 2025 - Talk about lifelong dedication! At 97 years young, a longtime University of Alabama football referee is still making his mark and helping the Tide roll.

Posted on October 2, 2025 - Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Every year, over 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals in the United States. Hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can double or triple someone’s chance of survival—but only if bystanders know how to do it correctly. One of the most crucial elements? Maintaining the right rhythm. The rhythm isn’t just helpful—it’s critical. Too slow, and you’re not circulating enough blood to vital organs. Too fast, and you’re not allowing the heart to refill between compressions.