Lisa Cooper

What is this mind-load? It's not just chores. It's all the planning, remembering, and emotional work that comes with caring for a family. It's invisible work: reminding that the toilet paper runs out and needs to be replaced, calling a plumber, reading up on schools, making sure...

If you've ever dashed out the door late for work, skipped a meet-up, or raced to be on time, know that you're not the only one. A lot of us are always late, and it affects our jobs, friendships, and how good we feel. This could be...

Learning about how gender differences affect relationships now can seem a little like discovering the secret language for a closer connection. Each couple is, naturally, different, but observing the shared patterns of how men and women usually communicate, express love, and manage conflict can help make gap-bridging...

Taking care of an aging parent is one of those life chapters that nobody prepares you for, but it's something many of us wind up having to do anyway. We tend to see it done in soft, sentimental terms—genteel hands, loving looks, and deep thanksgiving for every...

American family life is more diverse than it has ever been before. The nuclear family is not the only model that we are now seeing. Millions of children now grow up in single-parent families or are raised by grandparents, relatives, or close family friends. These kinship or...

Divorce is an earthquake that shakes every aspect of your existence. If you've ever asked yourself why heartbreak or divorce hurts so much, you're not alone. The dissolution of a marriage is not only losing a spouse—it's also losing the couple's dreams, the daily routines, and even...

Family violence is a cruel reality that touches countless numbers of lives, frequently in hidden ways that are imperceptible to outsiders but enormously hurtful to those who live it. Family violence is most fundamentally any kind of abuse employed to control or injure a family member or...

What is Cholesterol and Why is It Important? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like material that's present in all the cells of your body. Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs, but you also receive additional amounts from foods that come from animals. While cholesterol is...

Cherries have a special place in people's hearts—those shiny, gem-like fruits are as much an icon of summer as they are a pie, jam, and snack staple. But beyond their sweetness or tartness, cherries, especially the tart ones, have quietly gained a reputation as nutritional gems with...

Have you ever dreamed of a flawless, movie-star smile? Dental veneers are the number one choice for anyone wanting to dramatically and instantly enhance the appearance of their teeth. If you're struggling with pesky stains, chips, gaps, or simply a less-than-uniform appearance, veneers might be just what...

Energy drinks are the quickest pick-me-up for tens of millions, promising a fast jolt of energy when the day begins to lag. But beneath the shiny packaging and aggressive marketing assertions, these drinks contain a combination of ingredients with actual implications for your kidneys and overall health. https://youtu.be/LH2qNZtxqMU?si=R4GLxbzDqPxxn1dD Essentially,...

Change is the only constant in family life, but when it comes in the form of loss, divorce, or shifting roles, it can feel like the ground is giving way beneath you. Whether you’re grieving a parent, adjusting to life after divorce, or coping with the absence...