A silent crisis in men’s health gets worse
Across the lifespan -- from infancy to the teen years, midlife and old age -- boys and men are more likely to die at every age compared to girls and women.
By Tara Parker-Pope and Caitlin GilbertMoney stress? Check your financial literacy with these 3 questions.
Many Americans feel anxiety and stress when thinking about or discussing their personal finances. But it is never too late to keep building your financial literacy.
By Tara Parker-PopeMore people are getting cremated, but what happens to the ashes?
After cremation, ashes often are returned to family members in a simple container. Decisions about what to do with them next can be expensive and fraught.
By Katie C. ReillyHow to spring clean your mind
Research suggests that spring may be one of the best times to start a new habit or make a change.
By Tara Parker-PopeCan dogs talk by pressing buttons? What science says about the debate.
A new study has collected thousands of reports from the owners of "button" dogs, who believe their pets talk to them by tapping buttons with prerecorded words.
By Marlene CimonsDogs, grief and blurred memories: Pandemic life, three years in
My family members and I, like millions of others, are among the unfortunate masses forever scarred by the pandemic.
By Tara Parker-PopeGyms, pets and takeout: How the pandemic has shifted daily life
Some of the lifestyle changes triggered by the pandemic were temporary; others may have more staying power.
By Caitlin Gilbert and Lindsey BeverHow to celebrate International Women’s Day
There is much to strive for to make the lives of girls and women better. March 8, though, is a day to cherish our wins and recognize how far we have come.
By Anjuman AliAn illustrated celebration of women around the world
Cartoonists around the world told us what community means to them on International Women's Day.
By Sara Barackzay, Yulia Vus, Jaz Malone, Fahim Alavi and Bea HaywardSome parents misled others about their kids’ covid status, study finds
Not sharing children's disease information and not following health protocols could have contributed to the virus spread, scientists said.
By Niha MasihThe Brain Issue: Old brains can learn new tricks
Also: Why music causes memories to flood back, and how inflammation in the body may explain depression in the brain.
By Tara Parker-PopeScared kitty? Barking dog? Virtual vet visits lower stress for pets.
Telemedicine can be used to assess whether a pet needs to be seen in person, to monitor chronic conditions, and to check a post-surgical incision or a superficial wound.
By Marlene CimonsTo boost happiness, treat your weekend like a vacation
If you’re having trouble making time for a vacation, recent research suggests that simply treating your weekends like a vacation can make you happier.
By Tara Parker-PopeIf you can smell your air freshener, you might have a problem
Air fresheners contain chemicals known to worsen indoor air quality and harm your health.
By Amudalat AjasaHow hospice helps patients and families navigate end-of-life care
President Jimmy Carter’s wish to enter hospice care has raised awareness about how families cope with the dying process.
By Lindsey Bever and Teddy AmenabarA four-day workweek pilot was so successful most firms say they won’t go back
Fifteen percent of employees who took part in the world's largest trial of the four-day workweek said no amount of money could sway them to go back to five-day weeks.
By Annabelle TimsitCognitive test for older drivers tied to more safety for them, study shows
A screening policy in Japan for older drivers led to increased safety for older motorists, but it also led to more injuries to older pedestrians and bicyclists.
By Erin BlakemoreThe morning routines on TikTok can be inspiring – and exhausting
Watching other people rise before dawn to make breakfast smoothies, do laundry and make their beds has become a popular form of entertainment on social media.
By Teddy AmenabarShe thought anxiety and drinking made her ill. The truth was scarier.
Doctors saw a new mother with anxiety and an alcohol problem. A middle-of-the-night trip to the ER showed that the wrong assumptions had been shaping her care.
By Sandra G. BoodmanHow to practice self-love in five words
The secret to practicing self-compassion is to ask yourself this question during moments of stress, anxiety, embarrassment or disappointment: “What do I need now?”
By Tara Parker-Pope