- Editor's Note -
The Great Outdoors
By Jamie MartinGlamping has its place. Now it’s time to experience real wilderness.
Relationships
- Stress Relief -
Do Women Experience More Stress Than Men?
By Michael DregniThe stress gap between men and women may be growing, according to recent research. Here are three ways to manage stress — for everyone.
- Personal Development -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Adventure Quest
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor tests the waters on a paddleboard — and discovers the benefits of leaving her comfort zone.
- Travel -
The Benefits of Forest Bathing
By Kara Douglas ThomA shinrin-yoku retreat provides opportunities to rebuild a healthy connection with nature and improve your well-being.
- Couples -
Wired for Love: Are You an Anchor, Island, or a Wave?
By Stan TatkinRenowned couples’ therapist Stan Tatkin explains how three “attachment styles” affect our relationships — and how we can become more secure with our partners.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
Supreme Good
By Bahram AkradiOn doing good for the sake of doing good.
- Fitness Tips -
How Do I Freshen Up After a Bike Commute to Work?
By Jon SpaydeEven if you don’t have a shower at your workplace, you can still ride your bike to work. Here are some tips on cleaning up.
- Weight Loss -
The Mindful Food Journal
By Kaelyn RileyIf you track what’s on your plate as well as what’s happening in your mind and body, you can learn what doesn’t work for you — and build on what does.
- Editor's Note -
Gather Around
By Jamie MartinMore than a place to set our meals, our tables are a place to connect and share.
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: Mom Needs a Timeout
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlWe all need a break to recalibrate. How I’m using my timeouts for self-care.
- Environmental Health -
How Can I Raise My Kids to Be Ecoconscious?
By Jon SpaydeIt’s important to model best practices — and make it fun!
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Teacher’s Pet
By Craig CoxA new poll suggests domesticated animals are a great source of stress relief for geezers. My relationship with our elderly neurotic cat tells me it’s not nearly that simple.
- Family/Friends -
Should You Co-Sleep With Your Baby?
By Sheila Mulrooney EldredMost people around the world share their beds with an infant. If you choose to do this, James McKenna, PhD, offers some tips to be as safe as possible.
- Food Culture -
4 Steps to Better Family Meals
By Michael DregniThere are numerous benefits to eating together as a family. Here are some tips to make it happen.
- Digital Detox -
Just Say No to Children’s Screen Time
By Michael DregniWhy Silicon Valley tech execs limit their own children’s screen time.
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: Why We Grieve in Phases
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlOur managing editor copes with the loss of a loved one and wrestles with the intricacies of grief.
- Travel -
A Sea Change
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor picks up a kayak paddle to explore one of her favorite vacation areas in a new way.
- 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.
- Personal Development -
Five Wellness Trends to Embrace This Summer
By Kacey BradleyHere are a few self-care strategies to jump-start your health this season.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Goodbye to All That
By Craig CoxWith my grandson moving away, I’m struggling to balance expectations against the inevitability of change.
- Personal Development -
THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Mornings
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas HartwigYour first waking moments can have an all-day impact on your energy and outlook. These a.m. tweaks are worth trying.