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How Long-Distance Runner Kara Goucher Reclaimed Her Power

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Olympian Kara Goucher became a crusader for the rights of women athletes and clean sport. Here’s her story.

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Can Microdosing Support Mental Health?

By Mo Perry

Psilocybin “magic mushrooms” have long been considered a route to expanded consciousness. Researchers are now exploring how tiny doses might support mental wellness.

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How Exercise Can Support Sobriety

By Lauren Bedosky

Discover how exercise can improve mental health and help support a sober lifestyle as well.

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5 Tips for Starting to Move for Mental Health

By Lauren Bedosky

Initiating an exercise routine when you’re struggling with your mental health can be difficult. Experts offer advice for overcoming inertia.

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How to Break Up With Your Therapist

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

A good working relationship with your therapist is key to successful treatment. So how can you tell if your therapist is right for you? And if they aren’t, how do you end the relationship?

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How Exercise Can Help Heal Trauma

By Lauren Bedosky

Discover how exercise can support healing from trauma and improve mental well-being.

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The Hidden Risk of Relying on Exercise for Mental Well-Being

By Lauren Bedosky

Exercise is great for mental health, but is it your only coping tool? Learn why it’s not enough — and the importance of building a stronger support system.

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The Benefits of Cold Therapy

By Heidi Wachter

If the idea of regular icy morning showers leaves you cold, you’re not alone. Fortunately, benefits of cold-water immersion begin with a single exposure. Learn more.

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How Exercise Combats Loneliness

By Lauren Bedosky

Exercise is a powerful tool for mental health — and it can also expand your social circle. Discover how.

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How Exercise Fosters Creativity

By Lauren Bedosky

Exercise is a powerful tool for improving mental health — and it can help jump-start your creativity too. Learn more.

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What Does It Mean to Decolonize Therapy?

By Kate Nelson

Known as The Rage Doctor, clinical psychologist Jennifer Mullan encourages us all to understand how colonialism influences our mental, spiritual, and physical health.

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The Benefits of Heat Therapy

By Heidi Wachter

Hot springs, saunas, hammams, and other heat therapies boast a range of benefits for body and mind. These are just a few.

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How Does Exercise Combat Depression and Anxiety?

By Lauren Bedosky

Discover how exercise can improve mental health and naturally stave off depression and anxiety.

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Can Chiropractic Care Support My Mental Health?

By Dr. Rachel Gowey, DC

A licensed chiropractor outlines the connections between chiropractic care and metal well-being.

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How Exercise Reduces Stress and Boosts Mental Health

By Lauren Bedosky

Discover how exercise can naturally relieve stress, improve mental health, and enhance overall well-being.

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What You Need to Know About Orthosomnia

By Michael Dregni

Are you constantly checking your sleep tracker and worrying about your sleep quality? You might be experiencing orthosomnia. Learn what it is, how it affects your rest, and what you can do to sleep better.

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Finding My Peace

By Jamie Martin

Experience Life’s editor-in-chief shares her goal of carving out time to develop a more consistent meditation practice.

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How Exercise Boosts Self-Confidence

By Lauren Bedosky

Discover how exercise can build confidence over time.

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The Joys of Imperfection

By Courtney Helgoe

Author Oliver Burkeman describes the freedom of embracing your limitations.

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Can Wearable Devices Help Improve Mental Health?

By Craig Cox

Some researchers think digital trackers and apps that monitor markers of anxiety, sleep quality, and depression can improve public health. Learn more.

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22 Ways to Lighten Your Mood

By Christine Schrum

Dishes are piling up, bills are overdue, and the phone’s pinging — we’ve all felt the weight of everyday overwhelm. Try these small, intentional actions to improve your mental well-being.

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