- Personal Development -
Why Do I Feel Worse About Myself When I Read Self-Help Books?
By Jon SpaydeSometimes, self-help books can overwhelm and set you up for unhappiness. Here’s why.
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- Hormones -
Are Sperm Counts Declining?
By Jon SpaydeYes, says our expert, but here’s what you can do to protect your sperm health.
How to Deal With Traumatic Memories
By Jon SpaydeHere is one expert’s four-step process for coping with trauma.
- Family/Friends -
My Friend Complains All the Time. What Should I Do?
By Jon SpaydeThe key is mindful redirection, says Zen teacher Cheri Huber.
- Yoga -
When I Do Forward Bends in Yoga, It Hurts — What Should I Do?
By Jon SpaydeThe first step, says our expert, is to focus on your breathwork.
- Gut Health -
Is It Possible to Take Too Many Probiotics?
By Jon SpaydeIf you suffer from SIBO — small intestinal bacterial overgrowth — you might want to be careful about which probiotic supplements you choose.
- Family/Friends -
7 Ways to Keep in Touch With Long-Distance Friends
By Jon SpaydeMaintaining relationships with friends and loved ones who live far away can be challenging. Here are some tips to maintain a strong friendship — and become closer than ever.
- Family/Friends -
We Just Had Our Second Child — How Do We Ask for Help?
By Jon SpaydeThe key is advance planning — and letting go of expectations.
- Aging -
Can Reading Glasses Weaken My Eyes?
By Jon SpaydeOnly if you don’t get the magnification you truly need, says our expert.
- Family/Friends -
How to Stop Dreading Family Gatherings
By Jon SpaydeHere are nine tips to handle difficult relatives — and embrace your family’s time together.
- Nutrition -
What Are Some Healthy Ways to Deal With a Hangover?
By Jon SpaydeThe key, says one expert, is to prepare beforehand.
- Fitness Tips -
What Are Some Good Exercises to Do While Traveling?
By Jon SpaydeOur fitness editor offers ways to get moving on a plane, train, or bus.
- Couples -
My Same-Sex Partner Is Meeting My Family for the First Time. Any Advice?
By Jon SpaydeThe author of Steven Petrow’s Complete Gay and Lesbian Manners offers several practical tips to ensure a positive experience.
- General Health -
When Should I Get a Mole Examined?
By Jon SpaydeIf your mole changes in terms of size, symmetry, color, or border, it’s time to see a doctor.
- Nutrition -
Why Does Cilantro Taste Like Soap to Some People?
By Jon SpaydeIt all comes down to genetics, apparently.
- Mindfulness -
How Do I Excuse Myself From Group Text Messages?
By Jon SpaydeThere are a variety of polite ways to deal with excessive group messaging, says an expert.
- Fitness Tips -
What Are the Best Strength-Training Exercises for People With Osteoarthritis in Their Hands?
By Jon SpaydeThere are many great strength-training exercises that don’t require any gripping.
- Mindfulness -
How Do I Discuss Political Disagreements With My Family and Friends?
By Jon SpaydeThe key, says former New York Times columnist Randy Cohen, is to never make it personal.
- Gut Health -
Are There Any Collagen Supplements for Vegetarians?
By Jon SpaydeL-glutamine is a great choice for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.
- Fitness Tips -
How Do I Get the Stink Out of My Gym Clothes?
By Jon SpaydeHere are four DIY tips to get odor out of your workout clothes.