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A Healthy Social Life Goes Beyond Friends and Family
When we have a variety of social interactions—with not just intimates, but acquaintances and strangers—we may be happier and healthier for it.
When we have a variety of social interactions—with not just intimates, but acquaintances and strangers—we may be happier and healthier for it.
Psychologists have the answer — and, for once, a fairly straightforward solution.
In case you need to take a breather.
Anne Helen Petersen and Jessica Calarco discuss how mothers are experiencing and responding to pandemic-related disruptions in their normal routines.
There’s something a little gimmicky about celebrating distance purely for distance’s sake.
‘Do-gooders’ are often judged harshly. Why do we resent their acts of altruism or question their motives?
Living on a remote oil platform 60 miles out into the Gulf of Mexico is no easy assignment. Now imagine being one of the first women to ever step on board.
The FDA is officially on board with GMO pig drugs—and maybe more.
Protected bike lanes have gone mainstream in US cities. A traffic engineering guidebook invites them to think even bigger.
This is how to schedule your workday to get the most done.
For 14 years, these names reigned supreme — what happened?
With MRI, scientists are beginning to answer that question in a much more sophisticated way.
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
Screening can now determine their risk for an ever-growing list of conditions — including ones we can’t do much about.
Citing deep funding cuts, at least 200 Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide are at risk.
Why is it so easy to take an infant out of the country?
A look at the historical fallacies, truths, and wishful thinking about the queen of comfort foods.
She made me wear lipstick and perfect my posture. I loved—and hated—her for it.
The best albums of 2025 so far: Eric Church, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny and more.
Once the province of retirees, miniatures are now trending on TikTok, starring on reality television, and selling for six figures. Here, we take you inside the big moment for these tiny worlds.
Can a robot help you remember your pills, lift shopping, and even offer companionship? Yes – if it’s co-designed by its users.
On Wednesday, the heir to the Spanish throne and her fellow midshipmen docked in New York, the ship’s last stop in America.
Indiana defeated Oklahoma City in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals despite leading by only 0.3 seconds.
If you’re worried about layoffs in an uncertain economy, safeguard your money with this action plan.
Many historically Black colleges and universities struggle to access high-speed internet. Here’s how one group is trying to change that.
If you’ve had your a/c for 5 to 10 years, it may be worth investing in a new unit.
Don’t toss that chipped mug or cracked plate just yet. Discover clever, creative ways to repurpose damaged dishware—from wall art and desk organizers to bird feeders and handmade gifts. Give your old ceramics a beautiful second life.
It’s no longer enough to know if someone went under the knife. We now want to know what they did and who did it.
Thief: The Dark Project, Thief II: The Metal Age, and Thief: Deadly Shadows remain perfect games
AI can be your smartest job-hunting partner—helping you explore new roles, clarify your goals, research companies, polish materials, and prepare for interviews.
Just before the release of Nintendo Switch 2, over a dozen original Switch games have received updates for enhanced performance, or more.
The ‘Wicked’ movies starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will be a two-part experience. Here’s everything to know, from trailers to release dates.
Frustrated after a rejection, Christopher Strebel wrote the company founder directly. His email is a case study in how to understand and manage emotions.
Divorce lawyers know certain times of the year are much busier than others.
Trying to talk to someone stuck on their phone is such a universal experience, there’s a name for it: “phubbing,” short for “phone snubbing,” or ignoring someone in favor of a phone.
Hurricane season began on June 1. Now is the time to take a look at your homeowners insurance policy and make sure you're well covered.
It might start when you realize you can’t hear the doorbell, or certain ringtones. Conversation sounds garbled.
Summer holiday season is upon us. These are your out-of-office dos and don’ts.
Plenty of different types of viruses and bacteria are resistant to alcohol-based sanitizers. And they can make you very sick.
Enjoying little sweet treats has gone viral on social media, but are there any physical and emotional benefits to treating yourself? Expert dietitians and mental health professionals weigh in here.
New research suggests that presenteeism isn’t simply a matter of personal choice or lack of sick leave—it’s a structural problem rooted in how jobs are designed and workplace expectations are managed.
The tactic may seem counterintuitive, but it can help you make tough decisions faster and with more confidence, says decision coach Nell Wulfhart.
Most people assume it will take years for AI to reshape the job landscape. But tasks that chatbots can do are already vanishing from job postings.
The dream of perfect self-knowledge is unattainable, and chasing it too doggedly can leave you more confused and stuck than when you started.
The full effect of the Trump tariffs likely won’t be seen in the U.S. for a few months, but the impact is already being felt on some products and at some retailers. Prices are inching higher despite temporary pauses on the highest duties in products from China and the European Union.