Wellbeing

A diet of autoplay overload could be hurting your brain. Here’s what to do about it.

THE WASHINGTON POST: Science has a say on five popular solutions for sleeplessness.

For many, lunch hour is the only time during the day that they have to themselves. How you spend that time can impact the way the rest of your day goes.

WASHINGTON POST: When it comes to nutrition is fresh or frozen better? The answer is surprising.

WASHINGTON POST: Your teeth can affect mental wellbeing and even risks of dementia.

Knowing your personality type can determine the perfect workout for you.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The nations with some of the highest standards of living are seeing the greatest declines in well-being.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Experts say AI companions have the potential to help keep the brain active and alleviate loneliness in dementia patients, and to reduce some of the burden on caregivers. But there are risks.

Seek out some solitude to improve your life.

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.