The Stages of Change
By Jessie ShollBreak a habit. Achieve a goal. Transform your life. Here’s a look at the six parts of Prochaska’s stages of change.
Mental-Health-Emotional-Health
- 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.
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The Science of Stress
By Jon SpaydeUnderstand how stress operates in your body — and how to reduce stress and build resilience.
- Digital Detox -
Just Say No to Children’s Screen Time
By Michael DregniWhy Silicon Valley tech execs limit their own children’s screen time.
- 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.
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How to Deal With Traumatic Memories
By Jon SpaydeHere is one expert’s four-step process for coping with trauma.
- Hormones -
Repair Your Thyroid
By Jill GrunewaldMillions of people suffer thyroid problems without ever knowing why. Here’s how to recognize and resolve thyroid dysfunction your doctor might miss.
- Clean Eating -
Fresh Start: A Spring Detox Guide
By Jane AlexanderSay goodbye to internal grime and grunge. Your body is begging you to take out the trash! Here’s how to detox.
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My Friend Complains All the Time. What Should I Do?
By Jon SpaydeThe key is mindful redirection, says Zen teacher Cheri Huber.
- Happiness -
Want to Feel More Body Positive? Get Out in Nature.
By Heidi WachterResearch indicates that exposure to natural settings might boost your body image.
- Recovery -
How to Mentally Recover From a Sports Injury
By Chris BallardHere are seven tips to bounce back after a sports injury.
- Personal Development -
You Are Your Own Guru
By Danielle LaPorteIn her fierce new book, White Hot Truth, Danielle LaPorte talks about overcoming self-help fatigue and learning to love yourself.
The Overexamined Life
By Jon SpaydeIn rumination robbing your peace of mind? Here’s how to break the habit.
- Mindfulness -
Mindset Matters
By Heidi WachterPessimistic people are more likely to die from heart disease and have a shorter life in general, according to two recent studies.
- Nutrition -
6 Tips to Stay Mentally Fit
By Kristin OhlsonTry these lifestyle-based tips to improve your mental health and well-being.
- Hormones -
The Problem With Hormonal Birth Control: An Interview with Aviva Romm, MD
By Casie Leigh LukesFunctional-medicine doc and hormone expert Aviva Romm, MD, talks to us about the health effects of hormonal contraception — and what to do about it.
- Stress Relief -
How to Take a Beautiful Bath
By Kaelyn RileyNot a fan of tub time — or just haven’t found a routine that works for you? These six tips will make you a bath believer.
- Environmental Health -
How Climate Change Affects Your Health
By Sheila Mulrooney EldredHow do we protect ourselves from increased air pollution, contaminated water, the spread of Lyme disease, and other health effects of climate change?
- Stress Relief -
The Mental-Health Benefits of Bird Watching
By Heidi WachterNew research shows that living near a natural setting isn’t just good for the birds.
- Work -
The Anxiety of After-Hours Email
By Heidi WachterIn an always-on-call culture, researchers argue for pulling the plug on business-related connectivity outside of office hours to improve employee productivity and well-being — and France passes the first right-to-disconnect law.
- Life Unedited -
LIFE, UNEDITED: What Makes You Feel Confident?
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor considers challenging questions around confidence and power.