Weight-loss drugs are challenging for people with eating disorders
Many people with eating disorders struggle with the thinness myth — that happiness, prosperity and good health come with thinness — and not their weight.
By Pamela Ramos, MDWant to slow memory loss after 60? A multivitamin may be the answer.
A group taking a multivitamin was two years younger in memory function, research shows.
By Marlene CimonsThis $10 purchase can improve your sleep and boost your brain health
Research has shown that even relatively dim light when we snooze — about the equivalent of a hallway light — can have surprisingly profound physiological effects.
By Richard SimaDoes your ‘love language’ really matter? Scientists are skeptical.
Love language, a theory about expressing and receiving love, was introduced by Baptist pastor Gary Chapman 30 years ago. Scientists say it’s not backed by research.
By Richard Sima5 simple tips to help you sleep better in the new year
These five behavioral and psychological tips, including compressing your sleep and limiting alcohol at night, could provide a fresh start in 2024.
By Lisa StraussYour toughest mental health goal? Being kinder to yourself.
Treating ourselves well is connected with positive feelings toward others and gratitude about life.
By Christopher W.T. Miller, MDForget FOMO. Embrace JOMO to discover the joy of missing out.
For Day 4 of our New Year’s tuneup, try these simple steps to bring more joyful moments into your day.
By Richard SimaTo resist temptation, think short term
To stick to healthy choices, prioritize short-term consequences, focus on the fun and continuously reward yourself.
By Kaitlin Woolley and Paul StillmanFeeling nostalgia is good for our present and future well-being
Reminiscing about shared memories with friends, listening to your favorite music or looking through old photos are great ways to stroll down memory lane.
By Richard SimaWant to improve your mental health? Experts offer their best advice.
Anxiety, depression, loneliness, poor sleep and other issues can take a toll on our emotional well-being. But there are ways to counter these problems.
By Washington Post staffHow to help your brain form healthy habits and break the bad ones
Forming healthy habits and setting goals can be challenging. By using science-backed strategies, you can create neural patterns that become your new default.
By Sam JonesIs ketamine therapy safe? Answers to questions after Matthew Perry’s death
News that the actor Matthew Perry was undergoing ketamine therapy before his death has raised new questions about the drug’s safety.
By Rachel Zimmerman7 ways to make your family holiday gatherings free from gaslighting
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse, but you can avoid it by, among other things, honoring your feelings, maintaining your boundaries and being proactive.
By Robin SternOur best brain tips for a healthier, happier life
Listen to the birds, breathe, hug or hold hands, and channel your inner Betty White. These and other tips can have positive effects on our mental health.
By Richard SimaIn the mystery of postpartum depression, the immune system offers clues
Postpartum depression has commonly been linked to the hormonal fluctuations of pregnancy, but scientists say the immune system plays a much larger role than previously known.
By Richard SimaSix tips to turn light chats into deep talks at holiday gatherings
Ask novel questions; try a creative icebreaker; and make talk meaningful. These and other ways can help spark ‘conversation chemistry.’
By Juli FragaWomen’s brains change across the menstrual cycle
During menstrual cycles, a woman’s brain changes. New research shows that the volume or thickness of certain regions change in sync with hormone levels.
By Meeri KimShould an affair be disclosed? Risks of hiding or revealing infidelity.
Keeping an affair secret guarantees a relationship chasm, but revealing the infidelity guarantees breaking a partner’s heart.
By Yael SchonbrunUTIs can lead to cognitive dysfunction, but there are ways to reduce risks
Common infections are linked to delirium and dementia, but with awareness, prevention and treatment, the risks can be lowered.
By Richard SimaAre you a chronic people-pleaser? Here’s how to be kinder to yourself.
Acknowledge fear and other emotions, exercise self-compassion and practice saying no. These and other tips will help you manage chronic people-pleasing.
By Juli Fraga