Barbara Ehrenreich: Why I’m Giving Up on Preventive Care
How contemporary American medicine is testing us to death.
Health & Happiness
In Gaza, a Focus on Creating IT Jobs For Women
A social enterprise starts up in one of the world’s most difficult environments, but one bursting with human capacity.
Stacey Abrams Wants You to Upend the Status Quo, Too
The first Black woman candidate for governor of Georgia overcame obstacles at every turn, and laid out the road map for others to follow.
Beyond Fasting: What We Can All Learn From Ramadan
It’s a holiday intended for introspection and community, something Muslims and non-Muslims alike can benefit from.
Why Are We So Sleep Deprived, And Why Does It Matter?
Not many things matter more to our health than a good night’s sleep, but fewer and fewer of Americans are getting one.
8 Things You Should Never Say to Someone Who Has Just Given Birth
Why you shouldn’t ask about sleep, weight loss, or breastfeeding. But especially sleep.
Why Black Stories Matter: They Build Empathy and Heal Trauma
In New York state, a writing and performance program helps people of color share their stories as a pathway to empathy and healing.
Call for Submissions: The Mental Health Issue
Send us your leads and pitches by May 1.
Mothers Dying After Childbirth Is a Medical Issue—But Cultural, Too
Even as the U.S. rate of infant mortality has decreased, the rate of maternal mortality has increased. Here’s what male-dominated medicine has to do with it.
How Reminiscing About Baseball Can Help People With Dementia
Simply hearing others talk about a sport they love clearly triggers enjoyable memories.
5 Indigenous Women Asserting the Modern Matriarchy
They’re reclaiming the tradition of female leadership and turning the old, white, male-dominated perspective of history on its head.
The World Is a Miraculous Mess, and It’s Going to Be All Right
In her latest book, author adrienne maree brown envisions a world of abundant justice, abundant attention, and abundant liberation.
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Lonely People
Those trying to cure a loneliness epidemic by bringing people physically closer to their neighbors are oversimplifying its modern meaning.
How to Say Goodbye When Someone You Love Is Dying
Say what you feel. Connect with other loved ones. Accept the past. Most important, move forward.
How to Live a Long, Healthy Life
We know how the oldest people in the world live. Why not create communities that offer that to everyone?
Imagine a Board Game Where You Still Like Your Friends at the End
Forget Monopoly. There are new games that challenge us to turn our competitive drive toward solving social problems.
Why You Really Should Disconnect From Your Phone Every Day
If you want to enjoy feelings of closeness, connection, and intimacy with your friends and family, put away your phone.
The Ways Gratitude Can Also Make You Physically Healthier
Some research suggests that grateful people may have better sleep, healthier hearts, and fewer aches and pains.
5 Things We Know About the People Who Live Longest
How communities are using longevity research to ensure everyone can have a long, healthy life.
10 Films That Would Win If the Oscars Had Awards for Empathy, Resilience, and Forgiveness
These films go beyond achievements in acting, directing, and editing.
3 Ways You Can Find More Happiness at Work
The trick to being happy with your job doesn’t necessarily lie in earning more money.
Reclaiming African Herbalism As an Act of Resistance
Plant medicine has been gaining popularity in recent years, but this herbalist wants to decolonize it.
One Isn’t Always the Loneliest Number
What ancient spiritual practices can teach us about turning loneliness into joyous solitude.
One More Benefit of Nature: It Makes You Like Your Body Better
Researchers say the outdoors can help mute internal criticism.
When It Comes to Your Health, Your Local Economy Matters
Research shows community traits such as quality of housing and employment can influence wellness.
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