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On Gratitude
As we start another new year, let’s make a new type of resolution: to express more thanks.

Do Sore Muscles Mean I Got a Good Workout?
Our fitness editor explains what your muscle soreness is trying to tell you. (Hint: It has nothing to do with the quality of your workout.)

How to Ask for Help in Times of Need
We all need somebody to lean on, but it’s not always easy to ask for help when we need it. These expert insights offer ideas for overcoming resistance — and knowing what to say.

What Is Energy Medicine?
Healing modalities that are nonpharmaceutical and noninvasive may sound “soft,” but many of them have been proven by centuries of use.

How Guided Imagery Can Boost Your Health — and Performance
Guided imagery can be a powerful support for health recovery, goal realization, and emotional healing. Here's why.

JOY LAB: The 4 Pillars of a Joyful Life
Two integrative-health experts offer tips on how to overcome depression and anxiety — and rediscover your joy.

PUMPING IRONY: “Kinless” but Not Hopeless
Growing old without the support of a spouse, children, or siblings can present daunting health challenges, but some who choose that path find it to be more blissful than you might imagine.

Jonah Kest on the Power of Yoga
Jonah Kest shares insights on the power yoga has to support, nourish, and transform our lives.

STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Identity Crisis
Experience Life's fitness editor talks about the benefits of adopting a fitness identity — and what happens when you lose it.

4 Strategies to Teach Empathy to Children
Use these tips to help instill empathy early on.

Sheet-Pan Breakfast: Blueberry Pancakes
This one-pan breakfast recipe makes it quick and easy to serve a crowd.

How to Use Journaling for Mental Health
Explore six types of journaling practices that can offer meaningful benefits for your mental health.

How to Buy and Use Molasses
Whether you use it as a more nutritious sugar swap or a flavorful addition to sweet or savory dishes, molasses deserves a spot in your pantry.