Can We Talk?

Why more conversations, and fewer texts, are good for your relationships and your emotional health

Overtaken By Joy

IT WAS A DAY IN LATE JUNE, gray and depressing, with clouds hanging low. My husband and I were driving to Nova Scotia, Canada, for a much-needed vacation.

Empty Promises

Some allegedly healthy habits may not be so helpful after all. Here are six you can stop right now.

Good News

Some of the Positive Stories Coming Our Way

Back From The Dead

How the strange new science of ‘suspended animation’ will save lives.

The Way Into Work

Germany’s apprenticeship system is the envy of Europe. Here’s why.

World's Dumbest Criminals

Jewelry, gadgets, cigarettes— and a free television—all attracted the attention of this year’s….

Where The #$% Am I?

He wanted an adventure. Thanks to his confused GPS, he got one.

8 Silent Signs Stress Is Making You Sick

Is Making You Sick

Happily Ever After

The key to staying together ... It’s not what you think

News From The World Of Medicine

Falling asleep on the job?

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Some Of The Positive Stories Coming Our Way

Medical Mystery

THE PATIENT: Marjorie*, a 69-year-old retired accountant THE SYMPTOMS: Intense headache and nausea THE DOCTOR: Nicholas Pimlott, Associate Chief, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Women’s College Hospital in Toronto, Canada

Good News

Some of the Positive Stories Coming Our Way

At The Edge Of Darkness

Alone with a toolbox, American astronaut Michael Massimino faced an almost impossible task

The Trees Are Talking

Deep in the heart of Germany’s Ruhe Forest, an ancient community of trees is changing the way we look at nature

Secrets Your Body's Trying To Tell You

Confession: what I really need for better health, nutrition, sleep, pain relief, and more.

Time For A Fresh Start

Are you feeling down about your job or want to be a valued part of a team? Here are four people who decided to make a change.

Weekend With Uncle Gutta

I HAVE A HABIT of looking up the etymology of words before I start writing, so when I set out to write an essay about my uncle Gutta and kindness, I learned that the word kindness is related to kin.

Family Is Important For Me

Playing the Hollywood heartthrob has never been enough for Richard Gere.

15 Things You Should Know About Blood Pressure

The newest science on how to keep your numbers at healthy levels.

Mountain High Museum

An eccentric museum in South Tyrol reflects one man’s unique view of mountaineering.

We Have To Jump In

When their charter boat suddenly sinks in the Caribbean Sea, two siblings have no choice but to swim for their lives.

Pleasurable Health Hacks That Actually Work

Genuine, feel-it-in-your-gut laughter triggers the release of mood-boosting endorphins, which leads to a higher tolerance for pain.

Mening It Is: What To Do

This serious inflammation is more common in adults than you think.

Medical Mystery

SIX MONTHS AFTER giving birth to her first child, Dr. Beth Donaldson, then 34, suddenly developed a deep, forceful cough. When it hadn’t resolved itself after a few weeks, she visited her family doctor, who prescribed antibiotics.

Barbecues Are Such Fun

HAVING FRIENDS OVER FOR A BARBECUE is a notion dear to people’s hearts as soon as they acquire a house with a garden.

Weapons Of Mouth Destruction

These habits are good for your health but bad for your teeth.

Out Of The Blue

We bring you a reader favorite about a courageous young girl,and what’s become of her today.

The Truth About Flu Shots

Experts debunk some common misconceptions about this potentially life-saving vaccine