The Truth About Exercise Addiction

Understanding the Dark Side of Thinspiration

How to Have Better Arguments With Your Partner

We may want to believe true love prevents us from arguing with our partners. But conflicts in close relationships are inevitable. Here are five strategies to prevent disagreements.

Is It Misogynistic to Not Find Women Funny?

The debate over whether female comedians are as funny as male comics isn't new. But is concluding that women aren't as funny evidence of bias?

5 Tips to Support LGBTQ Loved Ones With Suicidal Thoughts

How to provide more equitable care for those who may need it most.

Is "Quiet Quitting" Actually Good for Your Mental Health?

Quiet quitting is becoming an increasingly popular trend. What exactly does it mean—and does it have any downsides?

How Men's Cannabis Use Could Affect Their Kids' Health

Studies find marijuana can adversely affect sperm quality, gene expression and the health of children men go on to have—even if they haven't gotten high the day of conception.

One Crucial Way to Boost Adolescent Well-Being

New research suggests that engaging toddlers in a conversational technique called "elaborative reminiscing" can improve their well-being when they become teenagers.

Trauma Is Not an Excuse

It's an explanation. To see it any other way is to avoid the healing and growth that lies beyond our embrace of victimhood.

To Help Someone Contemplating Suicide, Put Yourself First

Self-care is crucial for those supporting people at risk of taking their own lives.

How to Feel Better Understood by a Partner

Relationship satisfaction hinges on how understood we feel by our partners. But what if we can't clearly see how well they get what we’re going through?

6 Tips for Overcoming Self-Doubt

Focusing on our faults can undermine our quality of life and sap our well-being. Here are some strategies to overcome negative self-talk and improve self-image.

Why We Don’t Notice Mental Illness Discrimination

Mental illness microaggressions often go unnoticed. Here's how to be more aware of them—and how to reduce their negative impact.

How Meat-Eaters Offset Guilt About Consuming Animals

Omnivores offset guilt about eating animals in subtle, often unconscious ways, according to a new study. Here's how to be more aware of our motivations and use guilt productively.

The Link Between Sleep and Mental Illness

Poor sleep is both a hallmark of and contributor to mental health issues. Here's why sleep and our psyche go hand in hand—and how to improve both.

How to Tell What Music Someone Likes Without Asking

A new study suggests that people can accurately predict others' musical preferences simply by looking at their faces.

Why a Partner Might Stop Responding to Your Needs

If your partner doesn't seem to be noticing or tending to your needs, he or she may be experiencing an unusually high amount of stress. Here's what to do about that.

3 Things Made Couples Stronger During the Pandemic

COVID-19 strained many relationships, but several factors helped couples stay together despite the stress. Here's what worked.

Can Gender Equality Increase Gender Stereotyping?

More gender equality may drive people towards greater gender differentiation. Does this negate progress in narrowing the gap between men and women?

Can Green Spaces Reduce Violence?

A new study found that cities whose greenery increased over 30 years saw more significant reductions in violent crime than cities whose greenery waned.

Can Affordable Housing Improve Heart Health?

Inclusionary zoning policies, which require developers to build affordable housing in market-rate developments, may reduce residents' cardiovascular disease risk, new study finds.

Do Urban Settings Really Exhaust Us More Than Natural Ones?

Aesthetics, not greenery, predict how tired we may feel.

Do Mountains Make Us Less Hedonistic?

Our surroundings shape our values and behaviors more than we might assume.

How Divorce Can Affect Children's Future Relationships

New research sheds light on how marital separation alters children's oxytocin systems—impacting their attachment styles and romantic relationships well into adulthood.

How Stay-at-Home Orders Are Affecting Binge-Eating Behavior

People with binge-eating disorder may be struggling to manage symptoms more than ever as they are forced to stay at home and stockpile food. Here's how they can cope.