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Revolutionary Act 4. Celebrate What’s Good
Look for signs of progress (beyond pounds lost) and rejoice when you find them. Give yourself a pat on the back every time you make health a priority.
Proof Positive: Genetically, Many Friends Are Like Family
Research duo Nicholas Christakis and John Fowler recently discovered that the friends we choose tend be as genetically similar as our fourth cousins.
The Health Risks of Being Young and in Debt
The United States consumer debt in 2013 totaled 11.5 trillion dollars. That’s $7,115 of debt per household.
Navigating Social Anxiety
Tricks and tips from professional performers.
How to Make a Mindful Decision
A new study published in Psychological Science shows that just 15 minutes of mindfulness meditation can be an ideal tool for helping you make decisions.
10 Ways to Overcome Procrastination and Finish What You Start
Psychologist and author Neil Fiore, PhD, on how to make meaningful progress on your incomplete projects.
Your Brain in Love
The science behind lust, attraction, and attachment — and the enduring mysteries that data can’t explain.
Learning From Injury
Why sports writer Chris Ballard (almost) wishes he’d been injured years earlier.
Does Biking to Work Boost Happiness?
Commuters who bike to work are the happiest — and have the highest sense of overall well-being — compared with those who drive cars or use public transportation, according to a Portland State University study.
Paddling Into the Wild
A canoe transports you to places you’d never see otherwise — at a speed that allows you to appreciate them.
9 Ways to Connect and Transform Your Community
Connect and transform your community with these tips.
How to Get Into Rock Climbing
Thanks to its physical and mental challenges, rock climbing gives new meaning to upward mobility.
How to Deal With the Stress of Moving
Tips for navigating the stress of relocating and feeling at home in a new place from psychologist and psychotherapist Elizabeth Stirling, PhD.
Discover Your Relationship Type — Are You a Buyer, Renter, or Freeloader?
When it comes to relationships, are you and your partner looking to stay put or still shopping around?
Show Up! How Embracing Enthusiasm Creates a Rich, Full Life
Don’t hold back! Participate with enthusiasm: You’ll have more fun, feel more present and discover a wellspring of satisfaction.
The Unexpected Gifts of Travel
Why a change of scenery can make us feel better about everything — including ourselves.
Angela Sun: Explorer
The journalist, documentary filmmaker, and surfer talks about her passions for storytelling and protecting the environment.
Behind the Scenes With Angela Sun (Video)
Eco-adventurer and journalist Angela Sun shares her passion for getting plastic out of oceans.
Strong Community Ties Linked to Reduced Stroke Risk
According to a University of Michigan study, living in a tight-knit neighborhood can reduce your risk of stroke by nearly half.
Choose Safer Bedding and Avoid Harmful Chemicals For Healthier Sleep
Mattresses, pillows, and other bedding can contain chemicals that, while intended to make sleep safer, actually have the opposite effect.
A Better Breakup
Senior editor Courtney Helgoe offers a little background on “conscious uncoupling.”