2025 best diet wins gold for wellness and disease prevention
The award-winning Mediterranean diet has done it again, capturing 2025’s “best of the best” award from U.S. News & World Report, which puts out a…
How to win the fight with kids over phone use
Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the…
When parents are on their phones a lot, here’s what happens to their kids
Parents who stare at their screens instead of talking to their kids aren’t just modeling poor behavior — they could be hindering their…
Why you’re more likely to solve your problems on a therapist’s sofa than on social media
Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why…
If you’re biting your nails over the election, use these expert tips to reduce stress
In an election year like few others, the race for the White House is down to a thinly stretched wire — not unlike the nerves of anxious voters…
One change I made to my social media use made a big difference on my mood
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What experts say about taking psilocybin as an alternative treatment for depression
The matchup: Two doses of psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms,” against a six-week course of the popular antidepressant…
People are lonely. Small steps in your community can make a difference
Editor’s Note: One Small Thing is a new series to help you take a simple step toward a healthy, impactful goal. Try this one thing and you’ll…
Are ‘manfluencers’ raising our sons?
My 17-year-old son had his headphones off, unlike a teenager, and was watching a YouTube video, very much like a teenager. That’s when I heard…
The ideal couple configuration, according to an expert
I bet you’ve experienced sexual chemistry with someone. But have you experienced what’s called sexual harmony? Maybe you’ve fallen in love?…