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Corey Whelan

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Corey Whelan is a freelance writer and reproductive health professional who has worked with infertility patients and adopting parents for over 25 years. Her work has been featured in multiple media outlets, including Reader’s Digest, The Healthy, Healthline, CBS Local, and Berxi. Follow her on Twitter @coreygale.
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13 Warning Signs Your Dog Is in Pain

If you see any of these symptoms in your darling pet, they're an indication you need to send him to the vet STAT.
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Here’s Why Chefs Never Order These 7 Foods in Restaurants

Mystery meat isn't only at school cafeterias—it may also be lurking beneath that fancy sauce...

How to Say Grandma and Grandpa in Different Parts of the World

They're loved, no matter what they're called, the world over. Here are some common ways...
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Personal Space: How Close Is Too Close?

Even before coronavirus, we all needed a little bit of space. Here’s why.

Why Do Some People Hate Receiving Compliments?

If compliments—and your responses to them—make you cringe, here’s what you can do to make...

15 Creative Ways to Volunteer and Make a Difference

If you have a favorite hobby or activity, volunteering for a related cause can make...

The Habitat for Humanity Build Jimmy Carter Called His Favorite

You'd think that being president of the United States would be the pinnacle of anyone's...

Why Small Business Saturday Is One of the Most Important Shopping Days of the Year

From the local barista who always has your order ready to the shop owner who...

20 Things You’re Probably Doing That Veterinarians Wouldn’t

Vets went to school to learn the dos and don'ts of animal care. Here are...

10 “Innocent” Things You Didn’t Know Could Get You Fired

Some employment don'ts are obvious, but these seemingly innocuous behaviors could also cost you your...

What Is Bastille Day and Why Do We Celebrate It?

In France, the storming of the Bastille changed the course of history, ushering in a...

If You Display These 10 Traits, You Might Be a Boring Person

Boring is as boring does. If you need to up the ante on your scintillation...

7 Signs Your Dog Could Have an Ear Infection

Is your favorite furry friend trying to tell you that they've got a dog ear...

15 Secret Signs You’re Actually Really Insecure

You know the person who never stops boasting about the size of their bank account,...

12 Facts About Buddhism You Probably Don’t Know

From the hills of Hollywood to Middle America to the streets of India, Buddhism is...

15 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Susan B. Anthony

An early advocate for women's rights, this passionate, complex leader was crucial to the women's...

8 Animals You Never Knew Could Walk on Water

Don't blame your eyes or think it's a trick of the light. These mammals, insects,...
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10 Silent Signs You Have Intimacy Issues

Fear of intimacy is understandable—and common—but the inability to overcome that fear will wreck your...

10 French Phrases Everyone in the World Should Know

Whether you live in Paris, France, or Paris, Texas, these are the French phrases that,...

10 Things Chefs Never, Ever Order at Brunch

Chefs would rather starve than eat these particular brunch foods—here's why.

11 Serious Consequences of Favoring One Child over Another

If you've got more than one kid, you're showing favoritism, whether you know it or...

These 10 Secrets of Scandinavians Are Why They’re So Healthy

When you think Scandinavia, do you conjure up images of vigorous rosy-cheeked people, filled with...
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These Are the 10 Luckiest Wedding Traditions from Around the World

You may want to incorporate these traditions into your own big day to increase your...

7 Clear Signs You’re In a Rebound Relationship

If your Facebook page still says you're "in a relationship," but now it's with someone...

9 Retirees Share Their Biggest Money Mistakes—and What They Would Do Instead

Gone are the days of a solid gold watch and an iron-clad pension. You already...