- Family/Friends -
How Big Tobacco Hooked Kids on Sugary Drinks
By Michael DregniCorporate campaigns targeted kids and helped to create our obesity crisis.
Relationships
- Editor's Note -
Changing Things Up
By Jamie MartinHow a new fitness routine, after years of the same one, helped shift our editor in chief’s outlook on change.
- Couples -
Childless by Choice
By Jessie ShollA record number of Americans are choosing not to have children. Learn why it’s a valid choice, and how you might better relate to it.
- Fitness Tips -
Are Kids’ Sports Becoming Too Competitive?
By Chris BallardMany children simply don’t have fun playing sports anymore. Here’s a plan to reverse the “adultification” of youth athletics.
- Mindfulness -
Your Morning Routine
By Kaelyn RileyStart your day on a positive tone by easing into it more mindfully.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
For the Common Good
By Bahram AkradiA new decade is upon us — and with it, a chance for a fresh perspective.
- Mindfulness -
11 Ways to Experience Holiday Joy
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCRediscover the real source of the holiday season’s magic.
- Couples -
Subscription Gift Ideas
By Jessie ShollLooking for clutter-free gifts? Try giving these subscriptions this holiday season.
- Community -
Can a Shared Sense of Awe Help Us Overcome Political Polarization?
By Heidi WachterResearch indicates that feeling awe can make you humbler and more connected to those you disagree with.
- Couples -
THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Generosity
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas HartwigScience shows that generous acts are good for your body and mind — whether you are giving somebody a hand, or just the benefit of the doubt.
- Couples -
The Gift of Service
By Jessie ShollLooking for waste-free gifts this holiday season? Try these gifts of service.
- Editor's Note -
Our Lives in These Pages
By Jamie MartinHow the Experience Life team’s real-life experiences influence our coverage of healthy-living topics.
- Couples -
The Gift of Experiences
By Jessie ShollLooking for a holiday gift? Instead of things, give these experiences to those you love.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
One Positive Action
By Bahram AkradiWhy committing to do just one thing is an essential first step in achieving our goals.
- Mindfulness -
Fearless Health
By Jill Metzler PattonWorrying excessively about our well-being can do us more harm than good. Here’s how to keep your health concerns in perspective.
- Couples -
Why Touch Matters
By Katherine Reynolds LewisWelcome physical contact is good for our health and happiness.
- Personal Development -
The Book of Delights
By Courtney HelgoePoet Ross Gay spent a year chronicling what brought him joy in daily life. The surprise was how easy it was.
- Couples -
Minimalist Gift Ideas
By Jessie ShollThoughtful gift ideas that don’t add to life’s clutter.
- Family/Friends -
A New Leash on Life: Rob Kugler
By Heidi WachterMarine Corps veteran Rob Kugler found his way home after taking a transformative road trip with his beloved, terminally ill dog.
- Pumping Irony -
Fumbled Friendships
By Craig CoxRobust social connections are key to our well-being as we age, so should I worry that my circle of friends has been narrowing for years? Not so much.
- Personal Development -
Coping With Grief During the Holidays
By Katherine Reynolds LewisFor people dealing with loss or sorrow, the holiday season can be a painful time. Here’s how to deal.