Many studies have found that generosity is associated with happiness, and that encouraging people to practice kindness increases their well-being. But other virtues seem less enjoyable.

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Something you might already know intuitively but maybe need a written reminder of once in a while: Good gut health is the gateway to better overall health. “Our gut is a complex, complicated organ ...

If you want to limit your screen time or stop doomscrolling, both Apple and Google have digital well-being features to help you disconnect. Newer generations of software, iOS 26 and Android 16, have ...

An updated systematic review finds exercise is as effective as therapy and medication for treating depression. Exercise ...

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Behind acts of road rage or incivility are a desperate need to matter to other people, says Jennifer Breheny Wallace in her new book on the value of mattering.

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