Yes, there are some medications that can dampen your sex drive.
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Parents who put saving for retirement ahead of saving for their children’s educations may be doing the best thing for themselves and their offspring.
Published: March 1, 2014 at 5:00AM
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One study looks at the level of taxes and fees that should cause an investor to reconsider investments. The other examines the impact of high taxes in the Garden State.
Published: March 1, 2014 at 5:00AM
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By RON LIEBER
The rules are tightening further, with Delta Air Lines moving this week to a system that awards miles based on how much a passenger pays for a ticket.
Published: March 1, 2014 at 5:00AM
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By TARA SIEGEL BERNARD
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau urged credit card companies to give customers free copies of their credit scores.
Published: February 28, 2014 at 5:00AM
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Whether you’re on the go or at home, these 25 body weight exercises are challenging and effective, and you can do them no matter where you are
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By ANN CARRNS
Pew Charitable Trusts has proposed a uniform explanation of terms, and JPMorgan Chase will adopt the format for its Liquid card.
Published: February 27, 2014 at 5:00AM
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I thought it was too late for me
“I am still in shock that I am 41 and almost nine months pregnant! Ive been married for 10 years but have always been very blasé about having children. My husband is six years younger than me, and we have very full lives. Im an avid traveler, teacher, freelance writer, book author and recreational archeologist, so a baby was just never a priority in my life. I went off of the pill when I was 39 in an effort to get pregnant, but when I didnt after six months, I just assumed it wasnt going to happen.
“Then, a year later, I experienced the weirdest period Id ever had: It wasnt really bleeding, just on-and-off spotting. I took a pregnancy test to be safe, and when the first came back positive I was in such disbelief that I took another one. Even now, I feel guilty that my initial reaction wasnt ecstasy but rather ‘Oh, s—t.’ At age 41, its difficult to go through such a major change, and it took a while to wrap my head around how the baby was going to fit into our lives. To be honest, those first few months, I figured—given my age—that the baby wouldnt even make it to term. But by the end of my first trimester (and after weeks of really bad morning sickness), it was clear to me that the baby was here to stay. The last few weeks have been tough, mainly because I am on my feet teaching all day, but I am now excited about my pregnancy. Its a game changer all right, but in a good way.”
—Daniella, 41, Cape Cod, Mass.
I’m OK with not having a child
“I tried to get pregnant for five long, excruciating years between the ages of 34 and 39. I felt like I had been run through the infertility mill and suffered countless misdiagnoses, so when I finally learned that I had poor ovarian reserve and would never be able to conceive, even via IVF, unless I used donor eggs, there was a sense of relief. The whole process had just left me emotionally strung out. I was distraught and frustrated—how could this happen to me?—but at least I had a feeling of peace. I knew what the problem was, and that there was nothing I could do to ‘fix it.
“I didnt want to go the donor egg route—I didnt want to spend the time, money and energy on more fertility specialists. We contemplated adoption, but after coming to terms with my infertility, I had a surprising realization: I was happy with my life, and I didnt necessarily want to change it. My husband is quite a bit older than me, and his kids are grown. We both enjoy being able to travel and otherwise live our lives the way we want without having to be accountable to anyone. I no longer choke up when someone assumes that just because Im a certain age I have kids, or get defensive when Im asked why Im childless. Im comfortable with my life path the way it is.”
—Lisa, 43, Los Angeles
I put my eggs in storage
“I froze my eggs three years ago as a present to myself for my 35th birthday. Why? I was unwilling to make decisions in life based on pressure from my biological clock. I didnt want to force a relationship because I was worried about how old I was. Id rather find the right marriage and relationship than settle because I felt pressure to start a family. At age 35, I felt that I was at the top of my game workwise—Id just opened three restaurants in Colorado—but I didnt have a viable relationship in sight. This way, I knew Id have some insurance for later in life. If I cant get pregnant on my own, I know I have 15 frozen eggs in storage. Even if they dont pan out, at least Ill know I have exhausted all options.
“The process turned out not to be that big of a deal. The hardest part is psyching yourself up to give yourself a daily injection—but the reality is, its less painful than popping a zit. The biggest issue was the inconvenience: I had to do it every 12 hours for two weeks, so Id have to bring it with me if, say, I was out with girlfriends for dinner. I also felt crampy and bloated during that time, like I was having a really heavy period. I had to ditch my skinny jeans for yoga pants, which, in the greater scheme of things, is nothing. The actual egg retrieval took 45 minutes. I had to go under a mild sedative, and when I woke up I felt a little woozy and needed a friend to drive me home, but I was back at work the next day.
“When I did it, I didnt have anyone else to guide me through the process—I was the first person I knew to do it. Now I have so many friends who have opted to freeze their eggs that Ive lost count. Over the last year, Ive undergone some major life changes: I moved to the East Coast and started a new job. Its overwhelming at times to have hit the reset button at age 38. Right now Im focusing hard on work and finding a life partner. But whether I find him in one year or 10, its good to know that I have some insurance waiting for me back in a freezer in Colorado.”
—Jennifer, 38, Stamford, Conn.
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Looking for a new (or a millennia-old) diet strategy? Here’s your must-read primer on the paleo diet.
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By ANN CARRNS
RAND Corporation researchers said that small or medium-size pilot practices did not always meet expectations of improved care, but that they could still benefit patients.
Published: February 26, 2014 at 5:00AM
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