Jon Spayde
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How Stress Affects Your Body
Understand how stress operates in your body — and how to reduce stress and build resilience.
How Do I Freshen Up After a Bike Commute to Work?
Even 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.
How Can I Raise My Kids to Be Ecoconscious?
It’s important to model best practices — and make it fun!
Do GABA Supplements Help With Anxiety?
Many people believe GABA may help with anxiety, but the data is limited.
Why Do I Feel Worse About Myself When I Read Self-Help Books?
Sometimes, self-help books can overwhelm and set you up for unhappiness. Here’s why.
Is Carbonated Water Dehydrating?
Is your daily La Croix a good way to hydrate — or not? Here’s what our expert had to say.
Are Sperm Counts Declining?
Yes, says our expert, but here’s what you can do to protect your sperm health.
How to Deal With Traumatic Memories
Here is one expert’s four-step process for coping with trauma.
My Friend Complains All the Time. What Should I Do?
The key is mindful redirection, says Zen teacher Cheri Huber.
When I Do Forward Bends in Yoga, It Hurts — What Should I Do?
The first step, says Tory Schaefer, national director of Yoga Operations at Life Time, is to focus on your breathwork.
Is It Possible to Take Too Many Probiotics?
If you suffer from SIBO — small intestinal bacterial overgrowth — you might want to be careful about which probiotic supplements you choose.
7 Ways to Keep in Touch With Long-Distance Friends
Maintaining relationships with friends and loved ones who live far away can be challenging. Here are some tips to maintain a strong friendship — and become closer than ever.
We Just Had Our Second Child — How Do We Ask for Help?
The key is advance planning — and letting go of expectations.
Can Reading Glasses Weaken My Eyes?
Only if you don’t get the magnification you truly need, says our expert.
9 Tips to Stop Dreading Family Gatherings
Here are some strategies to handle difficult relatives — and embrace your family’s time together.
What Are Some Healthy Ways to Deal With a Hangover?
The key, says one expert, is to prepare beforehand.
What Are Some Good Exercises to Do While Traveling?
Our fitness editor offers ways to get moving on a plane, train, or bus.
My Same-Sex Partner Is Meeting My Family for the First Time. Any Advice?
The author of Steven Petrow’s Complete Gay and Lesbian Manners offers several practical tips to ensure a positive experience.
When Should I Get a Mole Examined?
If your mole changes in terms of size, symmetry, color, or border, it’s time to see a doctor.