WELLNESS / BEHAVIOR

"Santa Claus Is Coming to Town!"

Many parents resort to threats to get kids to behave. This may work short-term, but a targeted and consistent approach works better. >

Give Yourself the Gift of a Little Time Alone

The holidays are wonderful, but they can also be hectic and stressful. Finding some “me time” can really help. Here are some ways to do it. >

Going Down Downer Internet Rabbit Holes

Should websites come with labels to alert us to the kind of emotions their content is likely to generate? A study suggests that they should. >

Pandemic Drinking without the Pandemic

Social life has largely returned to normal after the quarantines during COVID. But the pandemic-era rise in drinking has persisted. >

Serving Up Quality Time at the Family Table

Families who ate together during the pandemic laughed and listened more than before lockdown and formed stronger bonds over dinner. >

Male Stereotypes Put Men's Hearts at Risk

Norms that encourage men to believe they should be self-reliant and avoid seeking help can mean their cardiovascular disease goes untreated. >

Back Ache Relief

One way to ease lower back pain, especially if you are overweight: reduce the amount of time you spend sitting by a little every day. >

Undiagnosed Adults with ADHD

A survey finds that only 13% of adults who think they have attention deficits get treatment, even though medication and strategies can help. >

Think Vaping is Safer? Think again.

Vaping nicotine does as much harm to the heart and cardiovascular system as smoking traditional cigarettes -- just in a different way. >

Long Live Weekend Warriors

You don't have to go the gym five days a week to reap the major health benefits of exercise. Being a weekend warrior can work just as well. >

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