Remote work appears to be here to stay, especially for women

More than one-third of American workers are still doing their jobs at home, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Census Bureau.

By Caitlin Gilbert, Teddy Amenabar, Hanna Zakharenko and Lindsey BeverJune 22, 2023

Growth guide, mindful walking and nightshades: The week in Well+Being

We probably have some combination of a "growth" and "fixed" mind-set, and different environmental triggers may push us in one direction or the other.

By Tara Parker-PopeJune 22, 2023
ParentingAdvice

It’s never too late to grow. Here’s how to unlearn parenting habits.

Middle adulthood is a time of life where we want to make meaningful contributions to the world around us through parenting, work, or both. Here's how to do it.

By Jennifer WallaceJune 20, 2023

Pride recipes, hungry microbes and birding: The week in Well+Being

To help you celebrate this month, we’ve got 10 recipes that are as colorful as the rainbow.

By Tara Parker-PopeJune 15, 2023

Air quality, self-care and weight loss: The week in Well+Being

Those of us who live on the East Coast have been marveling at the orange sky, strange smells and the coughing, headaches and sneezes it has triggered in many people.

By Tara Parker-PopeJune 8, 2023

The best air quality index apps to check wildfire smoke near you

Low air quality amid wildfires makes it unsafe to go outside in some parts of the Eastern U.S. and Midwest, but weather apps can help you check your risk.

By Tatum HunterJune 7, 2023

Women’s health: A medical breakthrough and new guidance

The stories of two women may change the way psychiatrists care for their patients.

By Tara Parker-PopeJune 1, 2023

‘Am I using too much weed?’ Ask yourself these questions.

Cannabis can be abused like alcohol or any other substance. Answer these questions to think about how weed fits into your life.

By Teddy AmenabarMay 25, 2023

What the surgeon general’s advisory says about social media for kids

Vivek H. Murthy’s advisory expressed concern about exposure to "extreme, inappropriate content," difficulty paying attention and other issues.

By Teddy AmenabarMay 23, 2023

9 tips to help you negotiate a medical bill

Patient advocates and attorneys offer strategies to help you save on costs.

By Lindsey BeverMay 15, 2023

How are marijuana, cannabis and hemp different? A guide to weed terms.

Many words are used interchangeably, but there are some key differences.

By Hannah Docter-LoebMay 13, 2023
Well+BeingPerspective

The grief, guilt and joy of being a caregiver for my mom

As much as I may have resented it, cursed it, allowed myself to become embittered at times, I did what I chose to do. And I would do it all over again.

By Tracy GrantMay 12, 2023

The upside of motherhood you don’t hear about

Parenting can be fulfilling, fascinating and actually a lot of fun. So why isn't that discussed more often?

By Tara Parker-PopeMay 11, 2023

Advice for the great outdoors

In case your outside encounters get a little too wild, here are some tips to stay healthy and safe.

By Tara Parker-PopeMay 4, 2023

Michael J. Fox talks mortality, Parkinson’s: ‘I’m not gonna be 80.’

In a recent interview, Michael J. Fox described his ongoing battle with Parkinson's disease, which causes symptoms of uncontrollable jerks and slurred speech.

By Tara Parker-PopeApril 30, 2023

Why you should practice forgiveness

To achieve emotional forgiveness, a person needs to let go and stop dwelling on being wronged.

By Tara Parker-PopeApril 27, 2023

A silent crisis in men’s health gets worse

Across the lifespan -- from infancy to the teen years, midlife and old age -- boys and men are more likely to die at every age compared to girls and women.

By Tara Parker-Pope and Caitlin GilbertApril 17, 2023

Money stress? Check your financial literacy with these 3 questions.

Many Americans feel anxiety and stress when thinking about or discussing their personal finances. But it is never too late to keep building your financial literacy.

By Tara Parker-PopeApril 13, 2023

More people are getting cremated, but what happens to the ashes?

After cremation, ashes often are returned to family members in a simple container. Decisions about what to do with them next can be expensive and fraught.

By Katie C. ReillyApril 7, 2023

How to spring clean your mind

Research suggests that spring may be one of the best times to start a new habit or make a change.

By Tara Parker-PopeApril 6, 2023