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How to Cope With a Toxic Friend
Maintaining healthy social ties is crucial to our well-being, but some relationships may not be giving you the best energy.
When Not to Apologize
There are some cases in which an apology is not the most appropriate gesture, says psychologist Molly Howes, PhD. Here are three examples.
What Is Your Apology Language?
Just as we all have a primary love language, we also have an apology language, and it can shape how we approach mending a rift.
4 Ways to Be a Good Friend
To have good friends, you must be a good friend. The following telltale signs are adapted from Andrea Bonior’s The Friendship Fix.
Making Friends as an Adult
How to get past the awkwardness of reaching out to new people.
7 Tips on Eating for Trauma Recovery
Cutting back on caffeine, eating magnesium-rich foods, and more can help support you while you are healing from chronic stress.
How Trauma Affects Our Eating Habits
Trauma can play a significant role in our relationship with food — which is why some nutritionists and dietitians are practicing a more holistic approach.
How Do Phthalates in Personal-Care Products Affect My Health?
Phthalates are endocrine-disrupters, and Black women might be more vulnerable to phthalate exposure. Here's why.
How Do Parabens in Personal-Care Products Affect My Health?
Learn what parabens are and how to avoid them.
How the Ingredients in Personal-Care Products Can Affect Your Health
Many of the most popular personal-care items contain toxins that can mess with your health. Here are ingredients to avoid — and tips for finding worthy alternatives.
How to Build Empathy and Compassion in Your Community
There's a big difference between cursory cordiality and true benevolence. Our experts make the case for spreading deep kindness in your community.
The Downside of Optimism
The power of positive thinking is undeniable, but insisting on always maintaining a sunny disposition can also have a dark side. Our experts share advice for taking the bad with the good.
How to Handle Friendship Conflict
One of the first steps? Realizing that conflict is normal.
Why Friends Are Essential to Our Well-Being
Friendship matters. Here's why our pals are critical to our health — and how to maintain meaningful connections with those we love.
The Sober-Curious Movement
Even if you don't want to give up drinking entirely, reexamining your relationship to alcohol can have big benefits for your health.
8 Hidden Toxins: What’s Lurking in Your Cleaning Products?
We assume they are safe. But in fact, many popular household cleaners are dangerously toxic. Learn about the eight scariest substances hiding under your kitchen sink, and how to replace them with safer, more natural options that really work.
The 5 Best Ways to Build Resiliency
Why do some people bounce back from adversity and misfortune? Why do others fall apart? Find out which character strengths make all the difference — and how you can develop them yourself.
The Power of Play
Why cutting loose is so good for our mental and physical health — and how to do it more often.
How to Lower Your Financial Anxiety
Nearly everyone has experienced money issues, but for some, fretting over finances becomes full-bore anxiety. These three expert tips can help ease your worries.
Childless by Choice
A record number of Americans are choosing not to have children. Learn why it’s a valid choice, and how you might better relate to it.
Subscription Gift Ideas
Looking for clutter-free gifts? Try giving these subscriptions this holiday season.