WELLNESS / EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Loneliness and Isolation Harm the Heart

Loneliness and social isolation are not the same, but they both can put you at risk for heart attacks and strokes. Ways to ease the burden. >

Are There Age Limits to Learning Mindfulness?

Kids 11 to 14 were given mindfulness training to improve their emotional health and reduce stress. But the results didn't go as planned. >

A Welcome Blast from the Past

Do you worry about reconnecting with old friends and acquaintances? You shouldn't. Your note or call is most likely to be a happy surprise. >

Plays Well with Others

Kids learn a lot from playing with peers, but impulsive kids can find it hard to do. Learning to take turns can help them develop. >

Get into the Groove

Music that makes you want to get up and dance doesn't just make you feel good -- it stimulates the "executive" part of your brain. >

Looking Ahead to a Post-Roe World

One way to help women facing the loss of abortion access is to step up contraceptive counseling, studies involving over 25,000 women show. >

Kids Need More Exploring, Less Oversight

Adventure builds kids' confidence, but parents' concerns about safety can stifle active play. What parents can do to encourage exploration. >

When COVID Hit Campuses

Researchers were studying students' stress. Then came the pandemic, and the picture changed. Here's what happened to students. >

The Surprising Benefits of Taking a Vacation from Social Media

People who gave up social media for a week said they felt happier, less depressed and less anxious. Some tips for breaking its grip. >

Feeling Groovy: A Psychedelic's Anti-Depressant Powers

Psilocybin, a compound found in "magic mushrooms" is proving an effective way to ease depression in some people, sometimes for weeks. >

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