- Sports/Recreation -
The Case for Communal Sports
By Craig CoxSports, like tennis, that involve more social interaction may help longevity, according to a recent study.
Community
- video -
Behind the Scenes With Scott Harrison (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes with charity: water founder Scott Harrison to learn what inspired him to serve others.
- Nutrition -
Charting a New Course: Scott Harrison
By Heidi WachterHere's what inspired Scott Harrison to bring clean drinking water to millions of people worldwide.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
It Starts With Us
By Bahram AkradiWith respect as a guiding principle, we can find common ground — and positively influence the health and well-being of our nation and its citizens.
- Gut Health -
How Childhood Adversity Creates Toxic Stress
By Heidi WachterPioneering pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris is transforming how public-health advocates respond to the toxic stress created by childhood adversity. Here, she shares her prescription for healing.
- Personal Development -
Survival Skills for Highly Sensitive People
By Jessie ShollAre you among the 20 percent of Americans who are highly sensitive? Here are some self-care strategies for you.
- Personal Development -
7 Ways to Become Trustworthy
By Heidi WachterTrust is something you earn. These behaviors can increase your trustworthiness.
- Community -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Strength for All
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor flexes her muscles at a fundraiser for LGBTQ youth.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
Aiming for Extraordinary
By Bahram AkradiOur actions have the potential to influence others in remarkable ways — and they become part of our legacy.
- Personal Development -
The Good-Enough Holiday
By Melanie HaikenLet go of perfectionism and find more joy in the season.
- Personal Development -
The Living Experiment: Conscious Language
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas HartwigThe words you speak both reflect and shape your reality. All the more reason to say what you mean — and mean what you say.
- Success Stories -
Karen Kitchel’s Success Story
By Karen KitchelHow one woman is finding purpose and fulfillment in her retirement through volunteering in her community.
- Fitness Tips -
The Power of Working Out Together
By Andrew HeffernanDiscover how training in a fitness community can improve your performance, keep you accountable, and help you tap into a greater sense of purpose.
- Personal Development -
Why Trust Matters — and How to Build More of It
By Heidi WachterTrust is a strong indicator of personal, professional, and national happiness. Here's how to develop more of it.
- 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.
- Travel -
Taking a Wider View: Bill Weir
By Heidi WachterJournalist Bill Weir on how storytelling can break down barriers and connect us all.
- 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.
- Personal Development -
4 Ways to Deal With Conflict
By Heidi WachterHere are four tips to transform conflict into connection.
- 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.
- Personal Development -
In Search of True Belonging
By Heidi WachterBest-selling author Brené Brown charts a course for regaining a spirit of connection and civility in a polarized world.
- Sports/Recreation -
How to Encourage Activity-Averse Kids
By Andrew HeffernanFour tips to get your kids moving.