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This photo shows toilet paper in Arlington, Va., Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Phillis)

Eco-friendly toilet papers are trendy, but their actual environmental impacts vary

Toilet paper, a product that is used for a few seconds before being disposed of forever, is made with energy-intensive manufacturing processes and chemicals like chlorine that pollute the environment.

A canning jar filled with money sits on a shelf in East Derry, N.H., June 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

How to build an emergency fund, pay off debt and make a plan for your money in 2026

This Feb. 2, 2015 photo shows rocking chairs in front of the massive stone fireplace in the lobby of the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C. (AP Photo/Beth J. Harpaz, File)

Like many holiday traditions, lighting candles and fireplaces is best done in moderation

An English Cocker Spaniel named Ryder stares as snow falls around him during the first snow of the season in Flagstaff, Ariz., Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Cheyanne Mumphrey)

Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend

Volunteer Brent Cohen carries plates of food to guests during the annual Thanksgiving banquet at the Denver Rescue Mission on Nov. 22, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holidays and beyond

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Remember to give thanks to yourself during the holidays and beyond

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Here’s a strategy to get through stressful holiday gatherings. Act like a dull rock

Sign boards of various educational consultants that attract youth to study abroad cover the façade of a building in Kochi, Kerala state, India, March 7, 2023. (AP Photo/ R S Iyer, File)

Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip

FILE -Customers of American International Assurance (AIA), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Insurance Group (AIG) stand in line outside the AIA office as they wait to speak to customer service officers, and some others seeking advice on terminating their insurance policies on Tuesday Sept. 16, 2008 in Singapore amid fears that that American Insurance Group, the world's largest insurer, was fighting for its survival after downgrades from major credit rating firms, adding pressure as AIG seeks billions of dollars to strengthen its balance sheet.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File)

Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help

Kids from Ossie Wera Mitchell Middle School exit the bus in Birmingham, Ala. on Jan 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Age isn’t everything when deciding if a child is ready to be home alone

A family walks down a corridor at Lee Hall as college students begin moving in for the fall semester at N.C. State University in Raleigh, N.C., July 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

The nest is empty: Parents grapple with mixed emotions after children move out

Student Molly Cheer sits with her pet comfort cat, Louie, as she looks at upcoming course work in her dorm room at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo., on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)

Photos of pets in dorms: Colleges are welcoming animals to help students feel at home

Sophie Nocera, 21, a senior at Eckerd College, plays with her dog Zuco in her college dorm on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Tina Russell)

These colleges are welcoming pets in dorms to reduce students’ stress and anxiety

This Aug. 21, 2025, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a pair of hands holding a mound of soil on Long Island, N.Y. (Jessica Damiano via AP)

Gardening’s hidden benefits: How digging in the dirt could bolster mental wellbeing

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Moving to a new home or school can stress kids out. How to make it more manageable

Second-grader Aaminah Ingram-Kirk, 7, leads the way off the bus for the first day of school at Bishop McCort Catholic Elementary West on Tioga Street in Johnstown, Pa., Aug. 21, 2024. (Thomas Slusser/The Tribune-Democrat via AP, File)

How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school year

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Keeping work from spoiling a vacation takes planning and the right phone settings

This image released by Warmies shows plush animal toys that can be popped in the freezer to provide cooling comfort. (Warmies via AP)

Beat the heat with these cooling gadgets and wearables

Water flows from a shower head on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

A good shower is a simple shower, no matter what influencers recommend

This undated photo released by Frankie Jackson, a UK-registered veterinary nurse and certified animal behavior consultant, shows Jackson with her dog, Rook, at her home in Smyrna, Ga. (AP Photo/Frankie Jackson)

In stressful times, our anxiety can rub off on pets. Causes and cures for pet anxiety

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How expressing gratitude can transform your work and life

Thomas, a golden retriever mix, lies on a bed in Westchester County, New York, on July 7, 2024. (Lloyd Green via AP)

Should you let pets sleep next to you? (Does it even matter what the experts say?)

Dr. Karen Woodard check's Gail Friedman's dog, Ms. Roxie, for signs of allergies in Elmhurst, Ill. on May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Laura Bargfeld)

Dogs and cats can also suffer from allergies, but there are ways to help our furry friends

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Astronaut one day, artist the next: How to help children explore the world of careers

Tiny outdoor space? Turn it into an inviting retreat

Whitney Chapman, right, conducts a chair yoga class at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, in New York, March 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Emotional well-being. Fall prevention. Chair yoga has a lot to offer people of all ages

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