LIFE

It’s been a fun week watching the 2024 Paris Paralympics and reading some fantastic stories about the athletes and the sports they play.

Nervous about that Change Healthcare data breach letter that came in the mail? Take these steps if you’re worried you’ve been affected by a data breach.

Not only does research show avocado oil might be adulterated — there’s a big difference in quality between “unrefined” oils and highly processed “refined” products.

Yoga has long been associated with better physical flexibility and health, and now it is being linked to improved cognition, as well.

Ask Olympians what keeps them awake at night, and many, without irony, will say sleep problems, reports Gretchen Reynolds, who is covering the Olympics in Paris.

This week, we’ve got some great Olympic reporting plus tips on calming anxiety, and our weekly “joy” snack.

“Sometimes it’s more authentic and empowering to move on without forgiving,” says one psychologist and author.

A summer covid wave has washed over most of the United States.

In her weekly chat, Well+Being editor Tara Parker-Pope answered your questions on the science of our furry friends.

You can minimize bathroom trips by reducing water intake before bed, but that doesn’t always solve the problem.

Experts recommend never digging a hole deeper than the knee height of the shortest person in your group — with two feet being the maximum depth.

This week the Well+Being team tackled a number of skin care topics. Here’s what we learned.

Many people are planning vacations in pet-friendly places reachable by car. But for humans whose pets get carsick, these excursions can become an ordeal.

For avocado lovers, this is a dangerous time of year.

The lack of “possibility models” for queer representation meant I had no idea what my life could look like.

Art therapy brought me closer to my son and changed the way I view my work.

Many goal setters were still going strong six months after they made their resolutions.

In her weekly chat, Well+Being editor Tara Parker-Pope answered your questions on making life changes.