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What Is the ‘Resilience Paradox,’ and What Is It Costing You?
A psychologist explains the ‘resilience paradox,’ how pushing through can become self-neglect, and the signs it’s time to scale back.
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Getty Images, BSIP Do Women Really Suffer More Pain Than Men? Here’s What the Science Says.
An analysis of more than 6 million people found women reported pain more often across 11 body areas. The reasons remain unclear.
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Getty Images, George Karger Is TikTok Ruining Your Skin? Here’s What Experts Have to Say.
If you want great skin, please consult a competent professional.
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6 Reasons People With Anxiety Love Halloween, According to a Therapist
A therapist shares six reasons Halloween can comfort anxious people, from shared scares and predictable endings to nostalgic fall rituals.
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Why Your Morning Coffee Puts You in a Better Mood, According to Science
A study linked morning caffeine to better moods, though researchers say relief from overnight withdrawal could help explain the effect.
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5 Ways Living With OCD Has Shaped Me for the Better
After living with OCD since childhood, one writer reflects on how managing the disorder has shaped her creativity, empathy, and resilience.
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What Your Word Choices Reveal About Psychopathic Traits, According to a New Study
A new study links psychopathic traits to how people describe their lives, including an upbeat pattern among some participants.
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Can ‘Salt Stomping’ Really Help You Sleep? Here’s What Experts Say.
People are standing barefoot on trays of salt before bed. The sleep hack has little evidence behind it—and doctors have doubts.
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Does Cannabis Really Make You More Violent? Here’s What a New Study Found.
A review of 63 studies linked cannabis use to higher odds of violence, but researchers say it doesn’t prove weed is the cause.
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Your Sleep Schedule May Be Costing You More Than a Rough Morning, New Study Finds
Night owls had a higher risk of disability retirement in a 12-year Finnish study. A mismatch with work hours could play a role.
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How to Tell if You’re Watching Too Much TV (And What to Do about It)
The line between a relaxing TV binge and a regrettable one has more to do with your sleep, mood and life than episode counts.
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Chewing Tobacco’s Biggest Health Burden Isn’t What You Might Expect
A study estimates chewing tobacco killed 251,000 people in 2023 with stroke causing more lost healthy years than oral cancer.
