Wellbeing

WASHINGTON POST: No one warns you how much you’ll get physically hurt while raising children.

SARAH DI LORENZO: It’s a useful tool but the Body Mass Index shouldn’t be the only factor if you’re working on a health goal.

THE WASHINGTON POST: How to reduce your exposure to those nasty plastic particles.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: What the science says on whether you really need those electrolyte drinks when exercising and otherwise.

AARON PATRICK: An explosion in doctor-prescribed marijuana and cannabis oil, often on flimsy health grounds, worries health officials. One doctor reportedly issued 72,000 prescriptions in two years.

THE WASHINGTON POST: Before you take Ozempic or Wegovy, here’s what doctors want you to know.

A global study found that just one small joyful habit a day can dramatically improve your mental health — here’s how to try it.

Small daily rituals will keep your both emotionally connected.

Authorities say contact tracing is continuing for hospital, school staff who may have been exposed to a man admitted with a rare strain of mpox.

SARAH DI LORENZO: The right type of exercise at the right time will help sleep issues.

THE WASHINGTON POST: Scientists are probing the cognitive cost of AI chatbots.

SARAH DI LORENZO: Most people have never heard of andropause, but like menopause, it should not be a taboo topic.

THE WASHINGTON POST: Is submersing yourself in freezing water actually good for you, or is it just another social media trend?

THE WASHINGTON POST: Why taking frequent holidays could help you live longer.

THE WASHINGTON POST: Feeling dread before getting out of bed?