MDs and DOs are both licensed professionals able to treat your illnesses or injuries. The differences are subtle, but DOs may be more appropriate if you’re interested in holistic or alternative ...

Gregory Bateson, an English anthropologist is credited with this phrase. He was talking about information and how it can affect our perspectives, situations, and actions. What information can we know ...

APR and APY may sound the same, but they are not created equal Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She ...

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are both life threatening medical emergencies. Recognizing the symptoms of each and knowing what actions to take can save a life. If a doctor told you your loved one ...

Christina Majaski writes and edits finance, credit cards, and travel content. She has 14+ years of experience with print and digital publications. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an ...

Brette Warshaw is an editor at Apple News and has worked at publications such as Lucky Peach and Food52. Her book “What’s the Difference?: Recreational Culinary Reference for the Curious and Confused” ...

Race and ethnicity are terms that are sometimes used sloppily, almost interchangeably. But race and ethnicity are not the same thing. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Over my decades-long history as a blogger, author, public speaker, and consultant, I have come to appreciate the power of words. I often hear that “it’s just a semantic difference” when discussing ...

Each POV film comes with free resource materials to support those who want to bring the transformative power of documentary into community, classrooms, and libraries. Explore our discussion guides, ...

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