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Ready to make a change for New Year's? Behavioral science can help
When is the best time to start a new habit? And why are some habits easier to practice than others? Behavioral scientist Katy Milkman, author of 'How…
3 years ago
This acronym will help you give the perfect toast
It's the wild card of every big event — the toast. Done well, it can be a memorable highlight. Done badly, it can be a total cringefest. Here's a hel…
3 years ago
How to help someone at risk of suicide
If you know someone struggling with despair, depression or thoughts of suicide, you may be wondering how to help. Psychologists and researchers expla…
3 years ago
How to be a better movie watcher, according to film critics
This guide — which comes with a fun brochure you can download and print at home — offers advice on how to pick a film, get outside your comfort zone …
3 years ago
How to cut down your alcohol intake
Want to skip the champagne and cocktails this holiday season? Here's how to take a break from drinking alcohol — including in social settings — and s…
3 years ago
Can therapy save their friendship?
Would you ever consider going to therapy with a friend? In this episode from NPR Invisibilia, two best friends — who are so close they call themselve…
3 years ago
Dear LK: We bought a dog instead of rescuing one. It cost me a friend
An ideological difference over adopting versus shopping for a pet causes a rift between friends. Tania Israel, a professor of psychology, shares advi…
3 years ago
How to support people with long COVID
One in five Americans who have had COVID have experienced symptoms lasting three months or more. How can patients navigate this chronic illness? And …
3 years, 1 month ago
Build a healthy relationship with your in-laws
Creating a relationship with your partner's family can be hard work. Experts share how to navigate 5 tricky situations, including dealing with in-law…
3 years, 1 month ago
How to start new traditions that feel right to you
Traditions can foster a sense of unity with the people we love and help pass down cultural values. But what happens when these events no longer make …
3 years, 1 month ago