Is ice-melting salt bad for dogs? How to keep paws safe in snowy weather.
Ice melts may pose a risk to your pup of dry, cracked paws or an upset stomach. But, experts say, it is rare to see more serious complications.
By Lindsey BeverLessons on aging, ‘hungry’ foods and health fads: The week in Well+Being
Learn more about the easy switches you can make to upgrade your daily diet.
By Tara Parker-PopeHow will you be remembered? Here’s how to adopt a ‘legacy’ mind-set.
Building a legacy — which benefits others and will survive beyond your lifetime — encourages you to think deeper and longer term.
By Katherine Kam‘Fitness age’ and tips for better sleep: The week in Well+Being
A simple, scientifically valid calculator can help you assess how well your body is aging relative to your chronological age.
By Tara Parker-PopeHere’s a better way to make New Year’s resolutions
New Year’s resolutions often fail — but not always. There are ways to improve your odds of success, experts say.
By Lindsey BeverThe one holiday gift you forgot: Being good to yourself
While we all enjoy giving presents, I’m encouraging a new holiday tradition: Give the gift of kindness to yourself.
By Tara Parker-PopeWant a healthier body and mind? Join our 5-Day New Year’s Tuneup.
Join Well+Being in January for a 5-Day New Year’s TuneUp, where we will deliver helpful tips straight to your inbox.
By Tara Parker-Pope8 mindful practices to celebrate during Hanukkah
Even for those who don’t celebrate, Hanukkah can inspire moments of reflection on health and well-being.
By Tara Parker-PopeThe 2023 Well+Being gift guide: Ideas to help you live better
Want to help someone live well every day? Consider these holiday gift ideas.
By Washington Post staffFruit pouches, periods and a home remedy: The week in Well+Being
Also, scientific experts who shape the way we eat might start warning consumers against eating too many ultra-processed foods.
By Tara Parker-PopeA better way to cook, ‘Mombies’ and flu shots: The week in Well+Being
We’ve got more than 10,000 recipes you can find using our revamped search tool.
By Tara Parker-PopeAging well, golf injuries and toilet paper: The week in Well+Being
Peter Attia, physician and longevity expert, shares his views on improving our health span and ways to achieve that goal.
By Tara Parker-PopeHope fatigue, a medical mystery and coffee: The week in Well+Being
Psychologist Lesley Alderman outlines eight steps to help ease your anxiety when world events — or even personal ones — are out of your control.
By Tara Parker-PopeThe joy of plant-based eating
Chef Daniel Humm offers advice for those of us who want to focus on plant-based eating.
By Tara Parker-PopeThe new rules of dating after 50: Less pressure and more picky
The “Golden Bachelor” may learn that the brain reacts to love the same way at any age, but older adults can be more selective when choosing a partner
By Rebecca FishbeinMore than half of U.S. dog owners are skeptical of canine vaccinations
Veterinarians say people’s reluctance to vaccinate their pets has increased significantly since the pandemic
By Lindsey BeverFat-burning zone, teeth and sepsis: The week in Well+Being
Our comic on the challenges of finding a public bathroom generated more than 1,000 comments.
By Tara Parker-PopeInfluencers, restrooms and cold-water swimming: The week in Well+Being
The food, beverage and dietary supplement industries are paying dozens of registered dietitians to help sell products and deliver industry-friendly messages.
By Tara Parker-PopeSnout vs. memory: Hungry dogs, wolves remember where you hid their food
When wolves and dogs could see where food was hidden, they were better able to find the cache, suggesting that they use visual cues before scent, a new study shows.
By Lindsey BeverHappy birthday, Well+Being!
To celebrate Well+Being’s first birthday, we’ve picked some of our best advice for living well every day.
By Tara Parker-Pope