How to Relieve Stress
Robert M. Sapolsky explains why stress can become a chronic problem—and how we can reduce the toll it takes on our lives. By Dr. Robert M. SapolskyProfessor of Biological Sciences and…
Five Ways Mindfulness Helps You Age Better
Research suggests that being more mindful in our everyday lives can protect our health as we age—and even help us live longer. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Introduction…
Stuck in Fight-or-Flight mode? 5 ways to Complete the ‘Stress Cycle’ and Avoid Burnout or Depression
We can’t avoid stress altogether. But there are healthy ways to deal with it and move on. By Dr. Theresa LarkinAssociate professor of Medical SciencesUniversity of Wollongong By Dr. Susan J. ThomasAssociate professor in Mental Health and Behavioural Science University of…
The Curious Case of the Antidepressant, Anti-Anxiety Backyard Garden
Whether it’s microbes in the dirt or fresh air—or both—researchers do know this: Gardening is strong medicine. By Dr. Daphne MillerFamily physician, science writer, and clinical Professor Gardening is my…
Gabor Maté: How to Build a Culture of Good Health
Physical well-being depends on more than keeping our bodies fit. Emotions and the people who come into our lives matter just as much. By Dr. Gabor MatéRenowned speaker and bestselling…
Is Gratitude Good for Your Health?
The jury’s still out, but preliminary research suggests that grateful people may have better sleep, healthier hearts, and fewer aches and pains. By Dr. Summer AllenScience writer and editor Introduction…
Sick of Being Lonely
When his relationship ended, Thom James first withdrew from the world, then began to suffer from illnesses with no apparent physical cause. His experience reflects recent scientific findings revealing the…
How to Navigate Body Shame
By Gabes TorresPsychotherapist, organizer, and artist Conversations around body positivity and body acceptance have grown over the past few years. In a way, this is progress. We are bolder in exposing…
Do ‘Workplace Wellness’ Programs work?
It depends on what you mean by a wellness program. Offerings by companies are all over the map, but most are skimpy and scattershot. It takes more than that to…
Living with Invisible Illness
We describe illness through our senses: you look unwell, you feel hot, your cough sounds bad. But what happens when the signs of your illness are invisible to the rest…
