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Vivian Manning-Schaffel

Journalist. Essayist. Editor. Rumpshaker.

May 8, 2020

10 cheap and healthy foods to stock up on when money is tight

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Today


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Add these inexpensive grocery items to your shopping list to get the best nutritional bang for your buck.


May 4, 2020

Why Comedy Is So Important Right Now

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
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In addition to taking our mind off the news, comedy has been shown to have positive mental and physical health benefits — something we could all use.


April 23, 2020

How to not be a 'coronavirus jerk' during the pandemic

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Today


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"While we do see courage and kindness, we also see people who act out in an aggressive, offensive or inappropriate manner, both in-person and online.”


April 22, 2020

How to deal with coronavirus-related money stress, according to financial psychologists

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Today


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If you've lost your job — or are worried about it — therapists say there are a few things you can do to ease financial anxiety.


March 20, 2020

Welcome to my world: A germophobe on what coronavirus has brought out in the rest of us

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Daily News


 
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I suffer from a rare neurological condition and my immune system is compromised, so the inherent vulnerability imposed by my situation nudged me toward germophobia years ago. As you might imagine, I’ve never felt more vulnerable and defenseless than I do now. 


March 19, 2020

People are using their phones to see a doctor. How does it work?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Today


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Telemedicine is rapidly becoming the first line of defense against the coronavirus. Here's how to access and pay to see a doctor on your phone or computer.


March 5, 2020

Coronavirus fears have emptied supermarket shelves. Are you panic-buying?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Stocking up because of the coronavirus? Panic-buying can ease anxiety, but the effects are typically short-lived. Here's a better way to cope.


March 2, 2020

How to talk to your kids about the coronavirus (and ease their fears)

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Think of the coronavirus as an opportunity to work with your kid on building news and media literacy skills to separate fact from fiction.


February 14, 2020

Do you have a financially fit marriage? Ask yourself these questions

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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By asking questions and opening a dialogue, couples can change how they deal with each other — and their money — and learn to work together toward their financial goals.


February 4, 2020

Here's how to stop second-guessing yourself all the time

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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All that constant second-guessing is likely a waste of time and effort. Here are three better ways to stop over analyzing everything and get things done.


January 22, 2020

'Why We Can't Sleep' explores what a midlife crisis looks like for Gen X women

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Author Ada Calhoun dishes on writing the book that seeks to redefine the midlife crisis — and the things that keep Gen X women up at night.


December 20, 2019

Googling your symptoms? Here's how to avoid going down a self-diagnosis rabbit hole

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Before you page Dr. Google, read this.


December 19, 2019

Laid off just in time for the holidays? Here's how to cope

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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A layoff is a blow to the ego and the wallet. Here are eight expert tips to help you process it and move forward.


December 18, 2019

How to wash your hands properly, according to doctors

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Believe it or not, there’s a right way to wash your hands.


December 16, 2019

Here's how to rein in your kids' expectations this holiday season

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Going broke by making 'holiday magic'? Here's what to do and say before and after the holiday to avoid disappointment and upset, according to experts.


December 2, 2019

7 tips to deal with debt stress

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Six out of 10 Americans say say money is a “significant form of stress” for them. If you’re willing to do the work, debt stress relief is possible — even if your debt lingers.


November 14, 2019

How to heal dry, cracked heels, according to dermatologists

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Dermatologists explain what causes our heels to crack — and what we can do to heal and protect them.


October 31, 2019

Should you confiscate your kids' Halloween candy? We asked a dentist and a dietitian

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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It's about damage control, not deprivation, say these experts.


October 28, 2019

Having a dog can be good for your heart. Here's how to keep your dog's heart healthy, too.

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Here's how to keep your dog's ticker in tip-top shape.


October 20, 2019

The cast of Seinfeld lulls me off to sleep. Is it as good for me as it feels?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Jerry, George, Elaine, Kramer and Newman provide the soundtrack to slumber. Is my Seinfeldian sleep aid OK?


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