Fitness

The Best Exercises for Strengthening Every Muscle in Your Arms
Strengthening your arms doesn’t just bring aesthetic benefits but functional ones, too. Learn more about them ...
By Karen Asp
Personal Trainers' Go-To Exercises When They Have Time for Only One
Science says short bursts of physical activity can deliver big benefits when it comes to energy and health. Here...
By Elizabeth Millard
6 Top Exercises for Stronger Triceps
For more upper body strength, don’t overlook these muscles in the back of your arms. Here are six exercises to...
By Karen AspYoga

Yoga 101: The Poses, the Types, the Health Benefits, and if You’re a Beginner, How to Get Started on the Mat
People have been practicing yoga for thousands of years. And today millions of people still practice dozens of...

Does Yoga Count as Exercise?
Most of us know that yoga is a good way to reduce stress and stretch your muscles, but is it strenuous enough ...

The Basics on Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Yoga Nidra
If you’re looking to expand your yoga practice or still searching for the style that’s right for you, chances ...
Sleep

7 Secrets of a Super Sleeper, Revealed
This 38-year-old marketing executive and mother of four says she gets super cranky if she skimps on shut-eye. ...
By Becky Upham
Can Drinking Water (or Not Drinking Enough) Affect Your Sleep?
While dehydration can disrupt sleep in a number of ways, that doesn’t mean that drinking more water will necessarily...
By Leah Groth
Revenge Sleep Procrastination: Are You Doing It and How to Stop
If you’re sacrificing sleep for downtime, you might be getting yourself into this bad habit. Here’s why experts...
By Moira LawlerSex & Relationships

5 Ways to Unleash the Love Hormone, Oxytocin
Hugs and kisses are sensual but they also release oxytocin which is secreted by the pituitary gland and also known...
By Laurie Sue Brockway
Tips for Choosing the Best Sex Therapist for You and Your Partner
From credentials to comfortability, there are a few factors to consider when selecting a sex therapist. Here’s...
By Catherine Pearson
What Is a Sex Therapist and How Can One Help Me?
Talking about sex or sexual health problems can be challenging for many. Sex therapists are licensed mental health...
By Catherine Pearson
15 Sex-Positive Wellness Gifts
Sexual self-care has been linked to numerous health benefits, from pain relief and reducing stress to promoting...
By Kaitlin Sullivan
A Guide to Sex Toy Safety
The sex toy industry is largely unregulated, making safety when using sex toys a topic of concern. From body-safe...
By Catherine PearsonStress

5 Ways to Bust Stress in 5 Minutes or Less
When stress shows up, shifting your mood to way less frazzled can help you cope. Here’s how to do it.
By Paula Derrow
Mental Health 2020 in a Nutshell: A Psychiatrist Reflects on a Year of Therapy
Most of the people I see have experienced more change, grief, frustration, disappointment, and stress over the...
By Allison Young, MDResilience

5 Reasons You Might Like You Better After Living Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
Psychologists say that living through a pandemic has taught us a lot about coping with challenges — and yes, you...
By Kate Mooney
A 10-Point Self-Care Plan for Boosting Resilience as the COVID-19 Pandemic Continues
Resilience researcher Amit Sood, MD, offers 10 evidence-based strategies for building strength and coping skills...
By Amit Sood, MD
How Resilience Helped Me Transform My Life After a Brain Injury
Everyday Health Senior Editor Amy Kraft shares her personal story of being hit by a car at age 16, suffering a...
By Amy KraftEmotional Wellness

The Case for Not Making a New Year’s Resolution — and Getting Smarter About Behavior Change Instead
Science suggests most fail. Mental health experts say here’s how to get smarter about behavior change instead.
By Jenny Splitter
Under Pressure: Climate Change Stokes Raging Wildfires and Eco-Anxiety
Recent studies show that intense fears of climate change are keeping teens and young adults up at night.
By Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
Surgeon General Says Mental Health of America’s Youth Is in Crisis: Where Do We Go From Here?
The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified an already pressing problem: the mental health crisis of kids and teens in...
By Michelle Pugle
Under Pressure: Memes for Stress Relief?
Research suggests that memes — a popular social media phenomenon among young people — can be beneficial for people...
By Julia Métraux
Worried About Money This Holiday Season? Here’s What Financial Psychologists Want You to Know
Financial therapists say you aren’t alone if you’re finding these holidays expensive. Here are tips for not overextendin...
By Lisa RapaportFinancial Health

What Is Financial Wellness?
Setting and meeting financial expectations can improve your general well-being.
By Kelley Holland
Financial Toxicity: Cancer Can Wreak Havoc on Finances
The money troubles so often associated with cancer care are often referred to as "financial toxicity." The phrase...
By Paul RaeburnAlternative Therapies

8 Potential Health Benefits of Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is an impressive natural remedy that's widely available. But its perks are anything but ordinary! From...
By Valencia Higuera
Celebrity Hypnotherapist Kimberly Friedmutter on Connecting With the Subconscious
Celebrity hypnotherapist Kimberly Friedmutter teaches you how to use hypnosis to tap into the power of the subconscious...
By Dana Sullivan Kilroy
5 Ways to Practice Breath-Focused Meditation
Deep breathing is a form of meditation. Research shows that meditation can reduce anxiety, sharpen memory, treat...
By Brianna Majsiak
Sound Baths: Soothing Stress With Sound
Sound baths act much like meditation, with active listening leading to deep rest and relaxation. This form of ...
By Kate Jackson