- General Health -
Does Oregano Oil Work to Fight Colds?
By Jon SpaydeThis essential oil has antibiotic properties, but it’s potent so use cautiously.
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- Digital Detox -
Do Smartphones Undermine Short-Term Memory?
By Jon SpaydeThe research around smartphones and memory is complicated, but many studies have shown that writing things down improves comprehension.
- Couples -
I’m Worried About My Loved One’s Weight. What Should I Say?
By Jon SpaydeNothing. Here’s why.
- Personal Development -
I’m Self-Conscious About Being Naked in My Health Club’s Locker Room. What Can I Do?
By Jon SpaydeThe first step, says one expert, is to challenge the notion of a “perfect” body.
- Nutrition -
Is It Safe To Try an Elimination Diet If You’ve Had an Eating Disorder?
By Jon SpaydeIt can be risky, suggests one expert. One tip? Do an elimination diet that’s not as extreme.
- Fitness Tips -
How Do I Work Up the Nerve to Go Back to the Gym?
By Jon SpaydeIf you haven’t been to the gym in years, it can be intimidating to go back. Here are four tips to get you over the hump.
- Family/Friends -
How Can I Get My Partner To Put Their Cellphone Down?
By Jon SpaydeExpert tips on how to create a phone-free zone in your relationship.
- Functional Medicine -
Change Makers
By Jon SpaydeMeet eight visionaries who are shifting the way we think about health, nutrition, and fitness — and changing countless lives along the way.
- Mindfulness -
The Endless Gift Machine
By Jon SpaydeFor many of us, receiving presents can be stressful. Learn how to respond gratefully — while still communicating your limits.
- Sports/Recreation -
The Long Commute
By Jon SpaydeOur health and happiness can suffer when getting to work takes a big chunk of time and energy. These tips can help you relax and enjoy the trip.
- Community -
8 Tips to Deal With Cyberbullying
By Jon SpaydeHere are a few simple ways to handle the stress of online drama.
- Personal Development -
Little Lies, Big Stress
By Jon SpaydeMost of us hedge the truth on occasion, but small fibs can add up to a lot of stress. Learn how — and why — to keep it real.
- Personal Development -
How to Stop Projecting
By Jon SpaydeThese tips can help you stop projecting your less-flattering traits onto other people.
- Community -
How to Take Time Off — Guilt-Free
By Jon SpaydeMany of us feel guilty about time away from work — and overwhelmed by the effort it takes to plan, prep, and pay for vacations. These strategies can help.
- Environmental Health -
5 Ways to Use Less Water
By Jon SpaydeThe average American household uses 69 gallons of water daily. Here are five easy ways you can conserve water.
The Overexamined Life
By Jon SpaydeIn rumination robbing your peace of mind? Here’s how to break the habit.
- Environmental Health -
Troubled Waters
By Jon SpaydeHere’s what you can do to help protect and preserve this critical resource.
How to Cope With a Bad Neighbor
By Jon SpaydeHis dog barks. Her compost bin smells. Your neighbors are driving you crazy. These strategies can help increase the peace.
Allergy Anxiety
By Jon SpaydeWhen a bee sting or a peanut could mean a trip to the hospital — or worse — the world can feel like a minefield. Here’s how to handle the stress of a serious allergy.
- Aging -
Fearless Aging
By Jon SpaydeStereotypes about getting older can make a natural process stressful. Here’s how to stop those negative messages from clouding the years ahead.
Resolution Backlash
By Jon SpaydeNew Year’s vows to change often bring more pain than actual gain. Here’s how to get real about your good intentions.