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We All Need Solitude. Here’s How to Embrace It.
Alone time can help you reduce stress and manage emotions, but you have to be intentional about it, experts say.
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CreditIllustration by Nicolás Ortega; Photographs by Getty Images How to Care for Yourself as a Caregiver
Forget yoga or weekend escapes. There are more realistic tools to put in place, experts say.
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CreditCelia Jacobs The Loneliness Curve
New research suggests people tend to be lonelier in young adulthood and late life. But experts say it doesn’t have to be that way.
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Why Is It So Hard to Shower When I’m Depressed?
Issues with hygiene are common symptoms of depression. Here’s why, and how to make bathing a little easier.
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Loneliness Can Change the Brain
Feeling chronically disconnected from others can affect the brain’s structure and function, and it raises the risk for neurodegenerative diseases.
By Dana G. Smith
A Peek Inside the Brains of ‘Super-Agers’
New research explores why some octogenarians have exceptional memories.
By Dana G. Smith
What You Really Need to Know About Antidepressants
Facts and common misconceptions about some of America’s most widely used drugs.
By Christina Caron
7 Books on Navigating Grief
Psychologists, counselors and other experts share the titles they recommend most.
By Hope Reese
The TV Show That Predicted America’s Lonely, Disorienting Digital Future
For 12 years, the MTV reality series “Catfish” has traveled the U.S., presenting hundreds of intimate snapshots of what can go wrong when the heart mixes with technology.
By Maya Salam
After Unthinkable Loss, Biking Helped Me Embrace Life Again
A grieving mother finds a new beginning on two wheels.
By Jess Mayhugh
When the Prescription Is for a Dance Class, not a Pill
Prescriptions for social activities, exercise and the arts — first popularized in Britain — are coming to America. But some experts say the U.S. health care system may get in the way.
By Christina Caron
Perfectionism Is a Trap. Here’s How to Escape.
Perfectionism among young people has skyrocketed, but experts say there are ways to quiet your inner critic.
By Christina Caron
What Doctors Want You to Know About Beta Blockers for Anxiety
Start-ups are making it easier to get the pills online, but experts warn they should be used with caution.
By Christina Caron
How Exercise Strengthens Your Brain
Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits.
By Dana G. Smith
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