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

Can dogs talk by pressing buttons? What science says about the debate.

A new study has collected thousands of reports from the owners of "button" dogs, who believe their pets talk to them by tapping buttons with prerecorded words.

By Marlene CimonsMarch 21, 2023

Dogs, grief and blurred memories: Pandemic life, three years in

My family members and I, like millions of others, are among the unfortunate masses forever scarred by the pandemic.

By Tara Parker-PopeMarch 16, 2023

Gyms, pets and takeout: How the pandemic has shifted daily life

Some of the lifestyle changes triggered by the pandemic were temporary; others may have more staying power.

By Caitlin Gilbert and Lindsey BeverMarch 11, 2023

How to celebrate International Women’s Day

There is much to strive for to make the lives of girls and women better. March 8, though, is a day to cherish our wins and recognize how far we have come.

By Anjuman AliMarch 7, 2023
Well+BeingPerspective

An illustrated celebration of women around the world

Cartoonists around the world told us what community means to them on International Women's Day.

By Sara Barackzay, Yulia Vus, Jaz Malone, Fahim Alavi and Bea HaywardMarch 7, 2023

Some parents misled others about their kids’ covid status, study finds

Not sharing children's disease information and not following health protocols could have contributed to the virus spread, scientists said.

By Niha MasihMarch 6, 2023

The Brain Issue: Old brains can learn new tricks

Also: Why music causes memories to flood back, and how inflammation in the body may explain depression in the brain.

By Tara Parker-PopeMarch 2, 2023

Scared kitty? Barking dog? Virtual vet visits lower stress for pets.

Telemedicine can be used to assess whether a pet needs to be seen in person, to monitor chronic conditions, and to check a post-surgical incision or a superficial wound.

By Marlene CimonsFebruary 24, 2023

To boost happiness, treat your weekend like a vacation

If you’re having trouble making time for a vacation, recent research suggests that simply treating your weekends like a vacation can make you happier.

By Tara Parker-PopeFebruary 23, 2023

If you can smell your air freshener, you might have a problem

Air fresheners contain chemicals known to worsen indoor air quality and harm your health.

By Amudalat AjasaFebruary 22, 2023