- Family/Friends -
The Limits of Friendship
By Heidi WachterA new study suggests Facebook users rely on few friends during a real-life crisis.
Community
- Community -
Revolutionary Act 17: Reap the Rewards
By Pilar GerasimoLook and feel better, sure. But also think better, smell better, give better, love better, live better, be better.
- Food Culture -
Food Justice: Homelessness and Poverty
By Experience Life StaffA new 30-minute television program offers a compelling look at efforts to increase healthier foods for people experiencing homelessness and poverty.
- Community -
Be Kind When You Call
By Margret AldrichFour tips for a more thoughtful and positive approach to your next customer-service call.
- Community -
Unpacking the Challenges of Social Health in the Digital Age
By Experience Life StaffAmericans are more digitally connected than ever before, yet numerous studies show that we are increasingly unhappy. Why is that? Dallas Hartwig and Pilar Gerasimo help us unpack the challenges of social health in the digital age.
- Community -
Dallas Hartwig’s Top 5 Tips for Social Health
By Experience Life TeamDallas Hartwig shares his top five tips for social health.
- Community -
When the Internet Turns Ugly
By Jon SpaydeCyberbullying is designed to trigger stress and anxiety. Here’s how to keep your cool when things heat up online.
- Community -
Turf Wars
By Experience Life StaffHow special interests concoct “grassroots” movements online, mobilizing mobs that help shape the public conversation about health.
- Couples -
Distant Relations
By John SpaydeMaintaining relationships with friends and loved ones who live far away can be challenging. But you can bridge the gap — and perhaps become closer than ever.
- Community -
Silence Your Phone, Please?
By Heidi WachterA new poll shows the changing social norms around cell-phone use and the challenges of maintaining mobile-phone etiquette.
- Family/Friends -
Bullying Is a Weighty Issue
By Heidi WachterA new study finds adults believe fat stigma is the leading cause of childhood bullying.
- Couples -
Stuck in a Holding Pattern
By Jon SpaydeMaintaining a ho-hum relationship can be more stressful than making a healthy shift. Here’s how to break free of relationship inertia.
- Community -
What to Try Now: Little Free Library
By Heidi WachterLittle Free Libraries are sharing books, improving literacy, and fostering community worldwide.
- Weight Loss -
By the Numbers: The Healthiest U.S. Metro Areas for 2015
By Heidi WachterThe list of healthiest U.S. metro areas has been released, but don’t judge a city by its numbers.
- Community -
Need a Hand?
By Jon SpaydeHow to get more comfortable requesting (and accepting) help.
- video -
Behind the Scenes With Major Dan Rooney (Video)
By Experience Life StaffHear from Folds of Honor founder Major Dan Rooney about what motivates him to advocate for the families of fallen soldiers.
- Community -
Healthy Compassion
By Experience Life StaffTop-tier research confirms that being compassionate is good for us, altering our physiology to boost not just happiness but well-being.
- Community -
Party Talk
By Elizabeth MillardA guide to successful chatting — with just about anyone.
- video -
Behind the Scenes With Tyson Mayr (Video)
By Experience Life StaffThe world traveler and activist shares how he got involved with Raincatcher and what inspired him to do 10,000 pushups in 10 days.
- Community -
The Art of Condolence
By Jon SpaydeWhen an acquaintance has lost a loved one, it can be difficult to know what to say or do. Here’s some guidance on offering sympathy with grace.
- Community -
Ditch the Drama
By Anneli RufusAre your relationships defined by tired role-play? Here’s how to break out of character.