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Why Mitochondria May Be the Key to Longevity

Why Mitochondria May Be the Key to Longevity

NYT > Well, Feb 19, 2026 - 15:56

Why health influencers are obsessed with mitochondria.

5 Books for Setting Better Boundaries

5 Books for Setting Better Boundaries

NYT > Well, Feb 19, 2026 - 15:56

We asked experts for titles that will help you set and protect your limits.

A New Concern About Weight Loss Drugs: What if They Work Too Well?

A New Concern About Weight Loss Drugs: What if They Wor...

NYT > Well, Feb 18, 2026 - 16:55

Some patients in a clinical trial of one new drug lost so much weight that they ...

A Strength Training Routine for Better Balance and Coordination

A Strength Training Routine for Better Balance and Coor...

NYT > Well, Feb 18, 2026 - 16:55

These exercises challenge one side of your body at a time. Practicing them can m...

Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Wrote Immediately and Effusively’

Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Wrote Immediately and Effusively’

NYT > Well, Feb 18, 2026 - 16:55

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100...

Is Jerky Good for You?

Is Jerky Good for You?

NYT > Well, Feb 17, 2026 - 15:56

The modern meat stick is often marketed as a healthier snack. We asked experts t...

Learning German from a 1970s Language Book

Learning German from a 1970s Language Book

NYT > Well, Feb 17, 2026 - 15:56

How hard-boiled language lessons from Adrienne, the motorcycle-riding author of ...

Do Energy Drinks Offer Benefits Beyond Caffeine?

Do Energy Drinks Offer Benefits Beyond Caffeine?

NYT > Well, Feb 16, 2026 - 15:54

These popular beverages often have many other ingredients, like vitamins and pla...

The 5 Unofficial Love Languages

The 5 Unofficial Love Languages

NYT > Well, Feb 13, 2026 - 15:55

For Valentine’s Day, relationship experts share a few ways to show our partners ...

Health Advice From A.I. Chatbots Is Frequently Wrong, Study Shows

Health Advice From A.I. Chatbots Is Frequently Wrong, S...

NYT > Well, Feb 12, 2026 - 19:28

In part, the problem has to do with how users are asking their questions.

What Does Grief Look Like?

What Does Grief Look Like?

NYT > Well, Feb 12, 2026 - 15:57

A death doula reflects on the many ways people process loss — even when tears do...

Alcohol’s Effects on the Body: What Does Drinking Do to Your Health?

Alcohol’s Effects on the Body: What Does Drinking Do to...

NYT > Well, Feb 12, 2026 - 15:57

From the moment you take a sip, drinking starts to influence your biology. Here’...

James Van Der Beek’s Death Underscores Early-Onset Colorectal Cancers

James Van Der Beek’s Death Underscores Early-Onset Colo...

NYT > Well, Feb 12, 2026 - 15:57

The actor James Van Der Beek, who died on Wednesday at 48, was among a growing n...

My Sister Has Been Cruel to Me Since Her Husband Died

My Sister Has Been Cruel to Me Since Her Husband Died

NYT > Well, Feb 12, 2026 - 15:57

Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who is feuding ...

Inspired by the Winter Olympics, I Learned How to Figure Skate in Middle Age

Inspired by the Winter Olympics, I Learned How to Figur...

NYT > Well, Feb 11, 2026 - 18:53

Inspired by graceful Olympic axel and leaps, one writer takes to the ice, determ...

Winter Olympics: How Athletes Handle Disappointment (and How You Can Too)

Winter Olympics: How Athletes Handle Disappointment (an...

NYT > Well, Feb 11, 2026 - 17:52

Dealing with failure is part of the job for elite athletes. Here’s how they cope...

Do You Really Need Collagen and Other Popular Supplements? Here’s What Doctors Suggest.

Do You Really Need Collagen and Other Popular Supplemen...

NYT > Well, Feb 11, 2026 - 17:52

Magnesium, fiber, protein powder, collagen — here’s what doctors actually recomm...

Peter Attia’s Ties to Epstein Spark a Backlash From Doctors

Peter Attia’s Ties to Epstein Spark a Backlash From Doc...

NYT > Well, Feb 10, 2026 - 17:53

What started as a rebuke of Dr. Attia has become a discussion about his credenti...

Are Garlic Supplements Good for Your Heart?

Are Garlic Supplements Good for Your Heart?

NYT > Well, Feb 10, 2026 - 17:24

Some claim to support healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels. We asked ex...

Baking for Your Valentine? This Psychologist Would Like a Word.

Baking for Your Valentine? This Psychologist Would Like...

NYT > Well, Feb 10, 2026 - 17:24

Helen Goh, the British baker and therapist, thinks romantic treats can be tricky...

The Secret to Happiness May Lie in Our Social Skills

The Secret to Happiness May Lie in Our Social Skills

NYT > Well, Feb 10, 2026 - 17:24

A new book, “How to Feel Loved,” links our social skills to how content we are.

What to Know About Measles as Cases Rise: Symptoms, Vaccine and More

What to Know About Measles as Cases Rise: Symptoms, Vac...

NYT > Well, Feb 9, 2026 - 17:27

Here’s why we’re seeing so many cases now, and what to know about the risks of i...

5 Conversations to Have With Your Aging Parents

5 Conversations to Have With Your Aging Parents

NYT > Well, Feb 8, 2026 - 17:53

Many families put these talks off. But having them now can lead to better care l...

Cancer Surgery and the Pain I Didn’t Want to Face

Cancer Surgery and the Pain I Didn’t Want to Face

NYT > Well, Feb 2, 2026 - 15:54

A shocking diagnosis led a writer to focus on the dispassionate medical details,...

Youth Sports Training: Why Some Preteens Are Turning to Private Coaches

Youth Sports Training: Why Some Preteens Are Turning to...

NYT > Well, Feb 1, 2026 - 15:23

As youth sports become increasingly competitive, more preteen athletes are worki...

How to Get Your New Year’s Resolutions Back on Track

How to Get Your New Year’s Resolutions Back on Track

NYT > Well, Jan 31, 2026 - 14:54

Experts share their best advice to help you recommit to your goals.

What Is a Physician Assistant?

What Is a Physician Assistant?

NYT > Well, Jan 31, 2026 - 14:54

They wear white coats and do many things a doctor would do — and their numbers a...

Her Sudden Back Pain Was Unbearable. What Could Ease It?

Her Sudden Back Pain Was Unbearable. What Could Ease It?

NYT > Well, Jan 30, 2026 - 15:55

For a doctor and a mother of four, there was almost no relief to be found.

How to Break Free From Guilt

How to Break Free From Guilt

NYT > Well, Jan 30, 2026 - 15:55

It can prompt you to do the right thing, but it can also drag you down.

Loss, Grief and a World Record Attempt at 81

Loss, Grief and a World Record Attempt at 81

NYT > Well, Jan 30, 2026 - 15:55

Facing life on her own for the first time in 60 years, Bonnie Sumner discovered ...

How to Make Friends as an Adult: 11 Ways to Build Lasting Connections

How to Make Friends as an Adult: 11 Ways to Build Lasti...

NYT > Well, Jan 29, 2026 - 19:23

A practical guide for expanding your circle, with advice from sociable people.

My Parents Did Nothing to Stop My Bullying

My Parents Did Nothing to Stop My Bullying

NYT > Well, Jan 29, 2026 - 15:26

Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who is seeking ...

Parents Navigate a Fracturing Vaccine Landscape

Parents Navigate a Fracturing Vaccine Landscape

NYT > Well, Jan 29, 2026 - 15:26

Rattled by the C.D.C.’s actions and the spread of measles, some parents are scra...

Is Protein Really the Key to Feeling Full?

Is Protein Really the Key to Feeling Full?

NYT > Well, Jan 28, 2026 - 15:54

It’s one of the big claims about the nutrient. We asked experts if there was evi...

Being the Fun Dad Almost Destroyed My Marriage

Being the Fun Dad Almost Destroyed My Marriage

NYT > Well, Jan 28, 2026 - 15:54

For years, Jordan Carlos left most of the chores and child care to his wife. By ...

Can Coffee Really Boost Your Mood?

Can Coffee Really Boost Your Mood?

NYT > Well, Jan 27, 2026 - 18:55

We asked experts to explain why a caffeine fix feels so good.

These Foods Might Lower Cancer Risk

These Foods Might Lower Cancer Risk

NYT > Well, Jan 27, 2026 - 18:55

Decades of research suggests that your diet can influence the risk of various ca...

5 Workouts for Better Mobility

5 Workouts for Better Mobility

NYT > Well, Jan 26, 2026 - 14:55

With the right routine, you can train yourself to move more easily as you age.

Does Intermittent Fasting Live Up to the Hype?

Does Intermittent Fasting Live Up to the Hype?

NYT > Well, Jan 26, 2026 - 14:55

The diet has been linked to weight loss, longer life span and even a lower risk ...

Forget About Muscle Mass as You Age, Focus on Strength

Forget About Muscle Mass as You Age, Focus on Strength

NYT > Well, Jan 24, 2026 - 13:23

When it comes to longevity, bigger is not always better. Aim for everyday strength.

6 Podcasts About Medicine and Health Care

6 Podcasts About Medicine and Health Care

NYT > Well, Jan 24, 2026 - 13:23

These shows can help you navigate a time of soaring insurance costs, confusing p...

Should New Dietary Guidelines Change How You Eat? Your Biggest Questions, Answered.

Should New Dietary Guidelines Change How You Eat? Your ...

NYT > Well, Jan 23, 2026 - 15:55

New federal nutrition advice has caused some confusion and controversy.

What Doctors Want You to Know About Supplements

What Doctors Want You to Know About Supplements

NYT > Well, Jan 23, 2026 - 15:55

Read this before you pop that gummy.

Winter Storm: How to Prepare and Stay Safe in Extreme Cold Weather

Winter Storm: How to Prepare and Stay Safe in Extreme C...

NYT > Well, Jan 23, 2026 - 15:55

It’s not just frostbite and hypothermia. Freezing cold can affect almost every p...

Are You Aging Well? 4 Simple Tests to Find Out.

Are You Aging Well? 4 Simple Tests to Find Out.

NYT > Well, Jan 22, 2026 - 16:54

They can’t guarantee future health, but they can tell you the trajectory you’re on.

How Has Being Perpetually Single Affected Your Life as a Man?

How Has Being Perpetually Single Affected Your Life as ...

NYT > Well, Jan 21, 2026 - 16:55

We want to hear from men over the age of 30 who feel as if they have not yet had...

What a Road Trip to Badlands National Park With My Son Taught Me

What a Road Trip to Badlands National Park With My Son ...

NYT > Well, Jan 21, 2026 - 16:55

How a road trip with his son led Sam Graham-Felsen to a different understanding ...

The New Wave in Wellness Travel: Sound

The New Wave in Wellness Travel: Sound

NYT > Well, Jan 21, 2026 - 16:55

Wellness destinations are catering to guests with live music, vibration treatmen...

5 Things Doctors Wish Men Knew About Sexual Health

5 Things Doctors Wish Men Knew About Sexual Health

NYT > Well, Jan 21, 2026 - 16:55

We asked urologists what questions their patients are too afraid to ask.

Is Your Medicine Cabinet a Mess?

Is Your Medicine Cabinet a Mess?

NYT > Well, Jan 21, 2026 - 16:55

Here’s what to toss, what to keep and how to store your drugs safely.