Living With Less

In 2020, when the pandemic plunged the world into isolation, Laura Forman, a mom of four from Chicago, Illinois, found solace in online shopping. “It wasn’t a healthy coping mechanism,” she says. “I was spending money on stuff I didn’t need.” In January 2021, Forman decided enough was enough and challenged herself to abstain from buying […]

The Power of Pets

Do you consider yourself an animal person? If so,it might be increasing your health and happiness more than you realize. (From our infographic issue.)

Sacred Science

Scientists may not be able to prove the existence of God, but they have proven that religious faith has profound positive effects on mental and physical health. (From our special infographic issue.)

What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say

When a friend or family member is struggling with something deeply painful, it can feel overwhelming—for them and for you. Sometimes we don’t want to say the “wrong thing,” so we say nothing at all. Much of human pain and suffering is because we feel lonely and isolated during difficult situations. Instead of staying quiet, consider […]