The Disturbing Truth About Hair Relaxers
The phone rang incessantly in Dr. Tamarra James-Todd’s office at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “I’m sorry,” she…
The Friendship Challenge: How Nostalgia Can Help Revive Relationships
This is Day 4 of the 5-Day Friendship Challenge. To start at the beginning, click here.If you’re like me, you…
I Just Went on Vacation. How Am I Still Burned Out?
Time away can make work stress even more apparent. Here’s what to do about it.The email does not find you…
The Rage, Secrecy and Pain of a Family Torn Apart by Addiction
Kim Jones lives in a neat house on a road lined with cattails and lilies near the Delaware River with…
A 20-Minute Core Workout for Strength and Stability
This series of exercises focuses on important muscles in the legs and torso we use every day. No equipment (and…
Biden Proposes Dropping Medical Debt From Credit Reports
The move would offer relief to millions of Americans who need a better credit score to get an apartment or…
The Friendship Challenge: How to Make Time for Your Friends
This is Day 3 of the 5-Day Friendship Challenge. To start at the beginning, click here.One of my favorite running…
Is the Sugar Substitute Xylitol Safe for Your Heart?
New research suggests the sweetener is linked to health issues. Here’s what to know.A new study linking the low-calorie sugar…
Urinary Incontinence: How to Manage It When You Leave Home
Q: I’m going on vacation soon and am worried about leaks from urinary incontinence. What should I do?Maybe it’s a…
A Column in Which Age Takes Center Stage
For Paula Span, a columnist for The Times’s Health section, the subject of aging doesn’t age.For about 15 years, Paula…