There's a Nap for That

The surprising truth: A nap is the world's most versatile life hack.

The surprising truth: A nap is the world's most versatile life hack.

To Mask or Not to Mask

Inside the bizarre piecemeal worldwide adoption of masks to slow the spread of COVID-19; What’s making some cultures go all in, but others hold back?

Inside the bizarre piecemeal worldwide adoption of masks to slow the spread of COVID-19; What’s making some cultures go all in, but others hold back?

To See and Be Seen

In a time of "social distancing" we can, if fleetingly, still connect. Science reveals the power of looking strangers in the eye.

In a time of "social distancing" we can, if fleetingly, still connect. Science reveals the power of looking strangers in the eye.

Should We Compare Ourselves to Others?

Happy National Jealousy Day, Finland. Today, you learn what your neighbor earns. Will that inspire admiration, or poison you with envy?

Happy National Jealousy Day, Finland. Today, you learn what your neighbor earns. Will that inspire admiration, or poison you with envy?

Take Two Basquiats and Call Me in the Morning

Is art medicine? It must be if museums are now letting you in for free with a doctor's prescription.

Is art medicine? It must be if museums are now letting you in for free with a doctor's prescription.

Shaming's Second Act

You won’t read many positive stories about shame. But this is one.

You won’t read many positive stories about shame. But this is one.

The Unexpected Benefits of Getting "Handsy"

Hands-on fandom: It's hard to admit it, but we're learning something from Drake.

Hands-on fandom: It's hard to admit it, but we're learning something from Drake.

You Can Learn From Anyone

Great advice comes from the unlikeliest of sources — if we're willing to listen.

Great advice comes from the unlikeliest of sources — if we're willing to listen.

The Kid in You, Part 2

The Age-10 Theory says it’s okay to lose the scent of what made you happy. You can pick it up again. Better late than never.

The Age-10 Theory says it’s okay to lose the scent of what made you happy. You can pick it up again. Better late than never.

The Kid in You

"We're every age we've ever been," said Anne Lamott. But some ages matter more than others—and the most important age may be 10.

"We're every age we've ever been," said Anne Lamott. But some ages matter more than others—and the most important age may be 10.