Your Therapist Can Handle Your Trauma—but What About Your Political Anxiety?In the age of Trump, mental health professionals are struggling to meet their clients’ needs. A group of North Texas clinicians got together to talk it out.
Everything You Need to Know About Bird FluHow dangerous is it? Where did it come from? H5N1 influenza’s origins stretch back to the 1990s, and key events paved the way for the outbreak we’re seeing today.
Want Better Sleep? These Are the Only 3 Things You Should Be Doing in BedTo get better sleep, you should only be using your bedroom for three specific things to help create a calm and relaxing space.
I’m a Neurologist — I Eat These 8 Foods to Keep My Brain HealthyA nutrient-rich diet is crucial for heart, vascular and brain health, as about 25% of our blood supply goes to our brain.
Why Some Doctors Are Pushing to End Routine Drug Testing During ChildbirthHospitals routinely report parents to child welfare authorities based on error-prone drug tests. Some hospitals are changing policy as a result.
The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: What Is a Hozier Yell?The Out of Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture is a weekly deep dive into the secrets of youth culture, examining the current trends, slang, hashtags, and viral videos of Generations Z and A, and explaining it all in terms even squares can understand.
The Importance of MuscleHuman body mass is at least 30 percent muscle, but most of us do not realize how much all this brawny tissue does to help us thrive. In Stronger, Gross takes a deep dive into the evolution of humanity’s understanding of muscle and fitness.
Finland Says It Can Teach Tourists to Be Happy. Challenge Accepted.The ferry ride from Helsinki’s city center to the island of Pihlajasaari takes only 10 minutes and deposits visitors at a playground of beaches, trails and rocky shoals excellent for sunbathing. But I had a different mission: to speak to a tree.
Want to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier? Then Cultivate Your Social ConnectionsIf you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. Please also consider subscribing to WIRED Social scientist Kasley Killam has always been fascinated by the science of human connection.
Harvard-trained expert: 3 quick habits for a happier life—they take less than 20 minutes a dayMost people struggle to predict what makes them happy, says Harvard University-trained happiness expert Laurie Santos. You might think a promotion or higher paying job will bring you joy and fulfillment, for example.
Help! My Longtime Therapist’s “Mistake” Has Sent Me Into a Total Tailspin.Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. Delia Cai is filling in as Prudie for Jenée Desmond-Harris while she’s on parental leave. Submit questions here. I’ve been seeing a therapist for two years. The first year was fine.
What Happens to Your Brain When You Retire?For the millions of Americans who retire each year, stopping work might seem like a well-deserved break. But it can also precipitate big changes in brain health, including an increased risk of cognitive decline and depression.
The good news about anxietyThe first time my improv teacher called me up to act out a scene, my throat clenched and my vision briefly went dim. The thought of performing in front of other people, especially in a way that was meant to be silly, sent my anxiety into the stratosphere.
4 Ways I Use ChatGPT to Save Time and Get More Done Every DayLife is busy, and there never seems to be enough time to get everything done. That’s why I use ChatGPT as my personal productivity assistant. It helps me plan and organize my days, so I can focus on what matters.
There's 1 Thing No One Seems To Be Talking About Regarding Gene Hackman's DeathWhen the news broke about the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, my stomach dropped.