Health and Wellness
The Happiest Cities in the U.S., According to National Geographic
By Daisy Urgiles2 min read
Where do the happiest people in America live? The answer may surprise you.
Gene Wilder’s Widow Shares Heartfelt Essay on His Battle with Alzheimer’s
By Daisy Urgiles2 min read
A year after her husband’s death, Karen Wilder opens up about what it’s like caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
What You Need to Know About the Flu
By Jessica Toomer4 min read
Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease doctor, shares some helpful insight into this year’s severe flu season and how you can protect yourself.
Faith Fuels This Fire Chief’s Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic
By Jan Rader8 min read
The fire chief in the West Virginia town known as the “Overdose capital of America” on why she remains hopeful in the face of her city’s—and the country’s—health crisis.
The Self-Love Diet: A Healthy, Hearty and Happy Approach to Weight Loss
By Mary Lou Carney7 min read
For years, she obsessed over her weight. It was when she stopped worrying and changed her approach that she started losing.
Should We Try to Accept Difficult Situations?
By The Editors2 min read
Rev. Greg Wilcox, senior pastor at the Good Samaritan Society, explains why acceptance can be a powerful approach when we’re dealing with tough times.
This New Nurse Discovered She Had a Hard-Earned Knack for Caregiving
By Rachel Christian9 min read
A nervous nurse-in-training finds a set of skills she never suspected she possessed, acquired during her husband’s recovery from a stroke.
Addiction and Recovery: 8 Lessons from a Relapse
By Therese Borchard7 min read
When an addict in recovery relapses, the return to sobriety offers important lessons.
How to Cope If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed by #MeToo
By Kasheena Griner, LCSW3 min read
Constantly reading stories about sexual violence may trigger painful memories for survivors. These tips can help you cope.
