Historic numbers of older Americans are now living by themselves
Longer life spans, rising rates of divorce, widowhood, and childlessness, and smaller, far-flung families are fueling a “gray revolution” in older adults’ living arrangements. It can have profound consequences for their health.
By Judith GrahamNo sex drive, gluten and gaslighting: The week in Well+Being
Cognitive behavioral therapy can significantly improve sexual dysfunction problems related to perimenopause and menopause, research shows.
By Tara Parker-PopeIt’s not just dogs. Cats like to fetch, too.
Cats and dogs both like to play fetch — it’s rooted in their hunting instincts and plays an important role.
By Mikel Delgado and Judith StellaParalympics celebrate disability, but in Paris, access has been hit-or-miss
To learn what it was like to navigate Paris with a disability during the Paralympics, The Washington Post spent an afternoon with a fan who uses a wheelchair.
By Amanda Morris and Roman StubbsProbiotics, joy and gold medals: The week in Well+Being
It’s been a fun week watching the 2024 Paris Paralympics and reading some fantastic stories about the athletes and the sports they play.
By Tara Parker-PopeGot a Change Healthcare letter about a data breach? Here’s what to do.
Nervous about that Change Healthcare data breach letter that came in the mail? Take these steps if you’re worried you’ve been affected by a data breach.
By Tatum HunterFake avocado oil, ‘murderball’ and flip phones: The week in Well+Being
Not only does research show avocado oil might be adulterated — there’s a big difference in quality between “unrefined” oils and highly processed “refined” products.
By Tara Parker-PopeYoga for the brain, IUD pain and a ‘boring’ dog: The week in Well+Being
Yoga has long been associated with better physical flexibility and health, and now it is being linked to improved cognition, as well.
By Tara Parker-PopeOlympics sleep tips, body deodorant and stress: The week in Well+Being
Ask Olympians what keeps them awake at night, and many, without irony, will say sleep problems, reports Gretchen Reynolds, who is covering the Olympics in Paris.
By Tara Parker-PopeOlympic excitement, chocolate and shingles: The week in Well+Being
This week, we’ve got some great Olympic reporting plus tips on calming anxiety, and our weekly “joy” snack.
By Tara Parker-PopeEight times it might be healthier not to forgive
“Sometimes it’s more authentic and empowering to move on without forgiving,” says one psychologist and author.
By Susan ShapiroCovid summer, dog emotions and ‘Teflon flu’: The week in Well+Being
A summer covid wave has washed over most of the United States.
By Tara Parker-PopeIs it weird to talk to your dog like a toddler? Your pet questions, answered.
In her weekly chat, Well+Being editor Tara Parker-Pope answered your questions on the science of our furry friends.
By Tara Parker-PopePee problems, low energy and envy: The week in Well+Being
You can minimize bathroom trips by reducing water intake before bed, but that doesn’t always solve the problem.
By Tara Parker-PopeThere’s real danger in digging deep holes on a sandy beach
Experts recommend never digging a hole deeper than the knee height of the shortest person in your group — with two feet being the maximum depth.
By Stephen P. LeathermanSummer skin, a covid uptick and sleep: The week in Well+Being
This week the Well+Being team tackled a number of skin care topics. Here’s what we learned.
By Tara Parker-PopePets can suffer from car sickness. Here’s how to help your dog or cat.
Many people are planning vacations in pet-friendly places reachable by car. But for humans whose pets get carsick, these excursions can become an ordeal.
By Marlene CimonsPride, avocados and hair loss: The week in Well+Being
For avocado lovers, this is a dangerous time of year.
By Anjuman AliWhat does it mean to grow old as an LGBTQ person?
The lack of “possibility models” for queer representation meant I had no idea what my life could look like.
By Jamal JordanMy emergency C-section was hard to accept. Art brought me peace.
Art therapy brought me closer to my son and changed the way I view my work.
By Cat Willett