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My Grandchildren Don’t Thank Me for the Gifts I Give

My Grandchildren Don’t Thank Me for the Gifts I Give

NYT > Well, Jan 3, 2026 - 17:22

Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who worries tha...

Trump Says He Takes a High Daily Dose of Aspirin. How Safe Is That?

Trump Says He Takes a High Daily Dose of Aspirin. How S...

NYT > Well, Jan 3, 2026 - 17:22

Despite his doctors’ recommendations, President Trump takes a high dose.

5 Workouts for Complete Beginners

5 Workouts for Complete Beginners

NYT > Well, Jan 3, 2026 - 17:22

Looking for a new fitness routine this January? Start here.

In 2026, Resolve to Get Stronger

In 2026, Resolve to Get Stronger

NYT > Well, Dec 31, 2025 - 12:52

Start with one of these five-strength training goals from fitness experts.

10 Nutrition Tips for 2026

10 Nutrition Tips for 2026

NYT > Well, Dec 30, 2025 - 14:24

We have guidance on protein, full-fat dairy, breakfast and more.

9 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health in 2026

9 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health in 2026

NYT > Well, Dec 30, 2025 - 14:24

These tips will help refresh your mind and bolster your brain.

The Best Relationship Advice for 2026

The Best Relationship Advice for 2026

NYT > Well, Dec 30, 2025 - 14:24

Whether you’re looking to argue better or have a little more fun with your partn...

Is Social Smoking Bad for You?

Is Social Smoking Bad for You?

NYT > Well, Dec 30, 2025 - 14:24

We asked the experts if social smoking was essentially playing with fire.

10 Fitness Tips to Help You Get Moving in 2026

10 Fitness Tips to Help You Get Moving in 2026

NYT > Well, Dec 29, 2025 - 13:26

Turn your walk into a better workout, build strength without weights and more ex...

7 Reflection Questions to Ask Yourself for a Happier New Year

7 Reflection Questions to Ask Yourself for a Happier Ne...

NYT > Well, Dec 26, 2025 - 13:26

It’s time to look back — and forward.

Dr. Noc Is a Bill Nye for the TikTok Era

Dr. Noc Is a Bill Nye for the TikTok Era

NYT > Well, Dec 24, 2025 - 11:30

Morgan McSweeney’s crusade against White House health and science policies has m...

How Service Dogs Help Treat Veterans’ PTSD

How Service Dogs Help Treat Veterans’ PTSD

NYT > Well, Dec 24, 2025 - 11:08

There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce s...

Weight-Loss Drugs Ended Their Sex Life. Could It Bounce Back?

Weight-Loss Drugs Ended Their Sex Life. Could It Bounce...

NYT > Well, Dec 24, 2025 - 06:11

She expected her body to change when she started taking Zepbound. But nobody tol...

‘Modern Love Podcast’: Andrew Garfield Wants to Crack Open Your Heart

‘Modern Love Podcast’: Andrew Garfield Wants to Crack O...

NYT > Well, Dec 24, 2025 - 06:11

The actor knows life is fleeting, but he wants to hold on to every moment.

A Short Routine to Keep You Running Injury-Free

A Short Routine to Keep You Running Injury-Free

NYT > Well, Dec 23, 2025 - 16:20

These mobility exercises can help you move more easily and avoid aches and pains.

What to Know About Norovirus: Symptoms, Transmission and More

What to Know About Norovirus: Symptoms, Transmission an...

NYT > Well, Dec 23, 2025 - 13:15

The virus, sometimes called the stomach bug, is incredibly contagious. Here’s ho...

Do Parents Have Favorite Children? Of Course They Do.

Do Parents Have Favorite Children? Of Course They Do.

NYT > Well, Dec 23, 2025 - 13:15

And research shows the less favored children suffer for it.

F.D.A. Approves Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill

F.D.A. Approves Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill

NYT > Well, Dec 23, 2025 - 13:15

The agency greenlit an oral version of the obesity drug Wegovy.

People Who Achieve the Most Later in Life Typically Start Off Dabbling in Disciplines, Study Shows

People Who Achieve the Most Later in Life Typically Sta...

NYT > Well, Dec 20, 2025 - 08:10

A new study suggests that the people who reach the pinnacle of their fields typi...

How to Master the Treadmill

How to Master the Treadmill

NYT > Well, Dec 20, 2025 - 08:10

This classic indoor exercise machine has some tricks up its sleeve. Here are fou...

Why Are There So Many Sad Christmas Songs?

Why Are There So Many Sad Christmas Songs?

NYT > Well, Dec 20, 2025 - 08:10

In defense of the sad holiday song.

How Dr. Noc Made Science Work on TikTok

How Dr. Noc Made Science Work on TikTok

NYT > Well, Dec 19, 2025 - 06:06

Morgan McSweeney’s TikTok crusade against White House health policies has made h...

What Is Worrying You?

What Is Worrying You?

NYT > Well, Dec 19, 2025 - 06:06

A recent survey found significant increases in worry and stress worldwide. Share...

Small Ways to Help Someone Navigate Grief

Small Ways to Help Someone Navigate Grief

NYT > Well, Dec 19, 2025 - 06:06

Readers share the small, practical acts of kindness that made a difference.

How Do I Navigate Divorced Parents Over the Holidays?

How Do I Navigate Divorced Parents Over the Holidays?

NYT > Well, Dec 18, 2025 - 06:40

Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who tries to ba...

A Study Linked Cheese to Lower Dementia Risk. Is That Too Good to Be True?

A Study Linked Cheese to Lower Dementia Risk. Is That T...

NYT > Well, Dec 17, 2025 - 19:03

Dairy fat has been making the headlines. Here’s what to know.

With Rights and Resources Uncertain, They’re Seeking Sterilization

With Rights and Resources Uncertain, They’re Seeking St...

NYT > Well, Dec 17, 2025 - 05:25

More young, child-free women are pursuing the permanent form of contraception.

6 Mobility Exercises for Runners

6 Mobility Exercises for Runners

NYT > Well, Dec 17, 2025 - 05:25

This routine can help you avoid injury and move more easily.

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NYT > Well, Dec 17, 2025 - 05:25

The Bird’s Nest is experimenting with a different way to age.

What Is Gout, and Why Is It on the Rise?

What Is Gout, and Why Is It on the Rise?

NYT > Well, Dec 16, 2025 - 14:23

The condition is increasingly common, but stigma often prevents sufferers from o...

Why Does Rosacea Get Worse As You Age?

Why Does Rosacea Get Worse As You Age?

NYT > Well, Dec 16, 2025 - 05:36

Scientists aren’t entirely sure what causes rosacea, or why it intensifies as yo...

In New Dementia Trials, Ozempic’s ‘Miracle Drug’ Image Takes a Hit

In New Dementia Trials, Ozempic’s ‘Miracle Drug’ Image ...

NYT > Well, Dec 16, 2025 - 05:36

The drug failed to slow the progression of early Alzheimer’s. Experts are trying...

The 52 Best Breakup Lines (Said in Real Life)

The 52 Best Breakup Lines (Said in Real Life)

NYT > Well, Dec 15, 2025 - 08:36

To mark the winter holidays — an especially popular time to break up — we asked ...

Want a Healthier Brain in 2026? Sign Up for Well’s 5-Day Challenge.

Want a Healthier Brain in 2026? Sign Up for Well’s 5-Da...

NYT > Well, Dec 15, 2025 - 06:06

We’ll show you how to keep your mind sharp and resilient for years to come. Sign...

The 52 Best Breakup Lines(Said in Real Life)

The 52 Best Breakup Lines(Said in Real Life)

NYT > Well, Dec 15, 2025 - 06:06

To mark the winter holidays — an especially popular time to break up — we asked ...

What Is Gout, and Why Is it on the Rise?

What Is Gout, and Why Is it on the Rise?

NYT > Well, Dec 15, 2025 - 06:06

The condition is increasingly common, but stigma often prevents sufferers from o...

How to Handle Your In-Laws During the Holidays

How to Handle Your In-Laws During the Holidays

NYT > Well, Dec 12, 2025 - 07:57

Experts share tips for managing tricky family dynamics.

Hundreds Quarantined in South Carolina as Measles Outbreak Shows No Sign of Slowing

Hundreds Quarantined in South Carolina as Measles Outbr...

NYT > Well, Dec 11, 2025 - 15:34

The outbreak shows no signs of slowing, likely because of the affected area’s “l...

3 Ways to Make Skiing a Better Workout

3 Ways to Make Skiing a Better Workout

NYT > Well, Dec 11, 2025 - 07:38

A day on the slopes can be great exercise, but only if you do it right.

5 Books to Help You Through a Breakup

5 Books to Help You Through a Breakup

NYT > Well, Dec 10, 2025 - 12:51

We asked psychologists, therapists and dating coaches to share the books they re...

What Menopause Does to the Body

What Menopause Does to the Body

NYT > Well, Dec 10, 2025 - 12:51

A head-to-toe guide to the many unexpected symptoms of the midlife transition.

What Are the Risks of Sharing Medical Records With ChatGPT?

What Are the Risks of Sharing Medical Records With Chat...

NYT > Well, Dec 10, 2025 - 10:36

People are feeding blood test results, doctor’s notes and surgical reports into ...

Jessie Buckley is a Grieving Mother in Hamnet

Jessie Buckley is a Grieving Mother in Hamnet

NYT > Well, Dec 10, 2025 - 05:15

Jessie Buckley, star of “Hamnet,” on the primal love — and grief — of motherhood.

Is Saturated Fat Actually Good for You?

Is Saturated Fat Actually Good for You?

NYT > Well, Dec 9, 2025 - 13:05

Health experts have long recommended limiting it, but Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ...

Does Exercising in Cold Weather Increase My Risk of Injury?

Does Exercising in Cold Weather Increase My Risk of Inj...

NYT > Well, Dec 9, 2025 - 07:41

We asked experts about how winter temperatures can affect your workout.

Ludwig Minelli, Founder of Swiss Assisted-Suicide Group, Dies at 92

Ludwig Minelli, Founder of Swiss Assisted-Suicide Group...

NYT > Well, Dec 8, 2025 - 12:21

Dignitas has helped more than 3,000 people take their own lives, an act that Mr....

How Healthy Is Ginger?

How Healthy Is Ginger?

NYT > Well, Dec 8, 2025 - 07:09

Give a warm welcome to this multitasking ingredient.

Chatbots Can Meaningfully Shift Political Opinions, Studies Find

Chatbots Can Meaningfully Shift Political Opinions, Stu...

NYT > Well, Dec 5, 2025 - 14:05

A brief conversation with a trained chatbot proved roughly four times as persuas...

How to Support the Caregivers in Your Life

How to Support the Caregivers in Your Life

NYT > Well, Dec 5, 2025 - 11:41

We set up meal trains when someone has a baby. What can we do for people who are...

Hepatitis: What to Know About Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Hepatitis: What to Know About Symptoms, Diagnosis and T...

NYT > Well, Dec 5, 2025 - 11:41

The disease has become a key issue in Washington. We asked doctors to explain th...