<span itemprop="author">Eric Dessner, MD

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Rethinking access to the American tip jar: It’s time to include nurses and dental hygienists

Americans are accustomed to tipping for a wide array of services. We understand that our gratuity makes up an important percentage of the wages earned by many different types of laborers: massage therapists, Uber drivers, hair stylists, tour guides, ro…

Finding the right balance: Fleishman is in Trouble takes on parenting in the 21st century

For those who haven’t yet seen Hulu’s dramatic series Fleishman Is in Trouble, it’s really about the different forms of existential crises people face in middle age. The show contemplates the challenges of maintaining a marriage, pare…