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How Social Media Usage Can Influence Your Diet

By Katie Dohman

Comparing what you eat to what social-media influencers eat can sabotage your diet. Here’s why.

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How to Care for An Aging Pet

By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

Animal friends are good for our health — but caring for senior pets comes with challenges. Experts share tips for supporting your best pals through their golden years.

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7 Simple Ways to Improve Social Connection

By Kara Douglass Thom

Our screens often keep us from fully engaging with the people right in front of us. Discover several strategies to show that you’re present.

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How to Break Free From the ‘Laziness Lie’

By Katie Dohman

Psychologist Devon Price deconstructs the myth that we’d all be better off if we were a little less idle.

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How to Use Journaling for Mental Health

By Jon Spayde

Explore six types of journaling practices that can offer meaningful benefits for your mental health.

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How to Respond to Gaslighting

By Quinton Skinner

Gaslighting can undermine your self-confidence and perception of the truth. Here are signs of gaslighting — and how to break free from it.

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How to Cope With a Toxic Friend

By Jessie Sholl

Maintaining healthy social ties is crucial to our well-being, but some relationships may not be giving you the best energy.

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How to Envision a Positive Future

By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

A futurist explains how to build your resilience and adaptability, even in uncertain times.

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How to Know When to Quit

By Quinton Skinner

We tend to think giving up is a sign of weakness, but in the right context, quitting can be a strength. Our experts explain how to know when it’s time to throw in the towel.

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How to Get Your Kids in the Kitchen

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

It’s never too early — or too late — to introduce your kids to the life skills learned in the kitchen.

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How to Dream Big

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Pursuing your dreams means leaping early and often and making bold moves.

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How to Turn On Your Creativity

By Jon Spayde

Artistic pursuits are more than just a form of self-expression — they can also be a health- supporting addition to a balanced life.

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Your Healthy Way of Life Calendar

By Stephanie Soucheray

Take the long view of the year ahead with this seasonal map of health-supporting reminders.

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How to Have More Honest Conversations With Your Friends

By Kara Douglass Thom

The surprising ways that honest, authentic dialogue can deepen your friendships.

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The Benefits of Group Therapy

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Individual therapy sessions are great for mental-health support, but group therapy also offers a variety of unique advantages.

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4 Tips for Creating a Successful Book Club

By Molly Tynjala

Respectful debate and setting expectations are key.

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The Benefits of a Book Club

By Molly Tynjala

A bibliophile’s guide to creating — and sustaining — a great reading group.

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The Downside of Optimism

By Jessie Sholl

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.

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How to Use Technology Intentionally and Avoid Using it to Escape Your Emotions

By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

Technology has reshaped the way we process our feelings. This expert advice can help us navigate the digital emotional landscape more smoothly.

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