Why Do I Feel So Much Hungrier In the Winter?
Every time winter rolls around, I notice a distinct change in my appetite: namely, that it increases. Not only that,…
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Wicked Forced Me to Have a Conversation I Hoped My Daughters Could Avoid
A couple of weeks ago, I took my 8- and 11-year-old daughters to see Wicked: For Good. We all enjoyed…
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How to Be More Resilient, According to Therapists
Some people seem to have the impressive ability to shake off setbacks and stay positive. Meanwhile, even the most confident…
Lee Tilghman: I Thought Social Media Was the Problem. Then I Looked Deeper.
There was once a time when I blamed all the world’s problems on social media.Consumerism? Blame social media.Growing intolerance? Blame…
The Growing Appeal of a Silent Retreat for Women
It was the first time she’d experienced true “peace and quiet,” something so unfamiliar it initially felt unsettling. What she…
Did You Grow Up in a Fart-Shame or Fart-Pride Household? Here’s What It Says About You
Everyone farts—it’s a biological fact. But whether you interpret that odorous puff of air as a harmless (even funny) fact…
9 Ways to Say No to Alcohol When Everyone’s Being Nosy
Whatever the reason, choosing not to drink—and owning that decision—is definitely a process, whether you’re doing it for one night,…
Sitting at Work May Not Be as Terrible as You Think
It’s frustrating to hear about research that suggests sitting is terrible for your health when you have to sit all…
To Strengthen Your Body and Brain, Try Failing at a New Sport
I coughed up a big gulp of salt water and desperately reached for my surfboard. Another missed wave. At this…
There Are Many Types of Obesity, Says This GLP-1 Expert
For decades, the world has watched Oprah Winfrey’s very public battle with her weight, as she yo-yoed between sizes, inspiring…