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Fewer People Are Reading for Fun, Study Finds

NYT > Well, Aug 20, 2025 - 14:01

From 2003 to 2023, the share of Americans who read for pleasure fell 40 percent,...

Why Covid Is Spreading Again This Summer

NYT > Well, Aug 20, 2025 - 12:00

Researchers are seeing an uptick in cases, as they have every summer since the p...

Bridget Everett Says a Best Friend Can Be Your Greatest...

NYT > Well, Aug 20, 2025 - 06:37

The Somebody Somewhere star is tired of the same old love stories. Her show abou...

What Are the Best Exercises for Back Pain?

NYT > Well, Aug 19, 2025 - 05:36

The condition is hard to treat. But moving can help, if you do it right.

Do Food Expiration Dates Really Matter?

NYT > Well, Aug 19, 2025 - 05:36

Labels on food are confusing for all kinds of reasons. Here’s what they mean.

The Texas Measles Outbreak Is Over, Officials Say

NYT > Well, Aug 18, 2025 - 19:24

The larger outbreak, which spread to New Mexico and Oklahoma, is still ongoing.

The Unseen Health Dangers of Floodwaters

NYT > Well, Aug 18, 2025 - 16:30

Even if the water looks safe, it could be filled with sewage and other hazards.

Wegovy Gets F.D.A. Approval for MASH

NYT > Well, Aug 18, 2025 - 15:00

Wegovy has been approved for use among the growing number of Americans who have ...

Why a Kiwi May Be the Perfect Snack

NYT > Well, Aug 18, 2025 - 12:50

The fiber-rich fruits are packed with nutrients. Here’s how they may benefit you...

7 Pilates Moves for Better Posture

NYT > Well, Aug 16, 2025 - 06:00

This routine can help you sit, stand and perform everyday movements more comfort...

Finding Stillness in the World’s Biggest City

NYT > Well, Aug 15, 2025 - 05:08

A photographer finds quiet refuges in Tokyo, a city known for its density and cr...

How to Actually Relax On Vacation

NYT > Well, Aug 15, 2025 - 05:08

Travel experts share their best tips for ensuring your trip is actually relaxing.

Draft of ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Report Suggests R...

NYT > Well, Aug 14, 2025 - 21:21

The report is not final, but indicates good news for the food and agriculture in...

Why Being in Nature Boosts Your Attention

NYT > Well, Aug 14, 2025 - 05:10

Being in nature is great for your brain. Experts are trying to figure out why.

My Brother-in-Law Is Lazy. Should I Say Something?

NYT > Well, Aug 14, 2025 - 05:10

Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who thinks her brothe...

U.S. Alcohol Consumption Hits New Low, Poll Finds

NYT > Well, Aug 13, 2025 - 18:04

The results signal a shift after a recent uptick in drinking among middle-aged a...

Asphalt Burns and Heatstroke: Homeless in America’s Hot...

NYT > Well, Aug 13, 2025 - 13:31

Where Did All My Male Friendships Go?

NYT > Well, Aug 13, 2025 - 05:19

One man’s quest to cure his loneliness and get his friends back.

R.S.V. Season Is Approaching. Here’s How to Protect You...

NYT > Well, Aug 12, 2025 - 17:53

Doctors recommend that eligible people get vaccinated in late summer or early fa...

Does Drinking Milk Build Strong Bones?

NYT > Well, Aug 12, 2025 - 06:06

Dairy has long been touted as essential to good health. But the science is more ...

Tick Bites on Martha’s Vineyard Has Businesses Going Vegan

NYT > Well, Aug 12, 2025 - 06:06

Islanders’ diets are being upended by an onslaught of alpha-gal syndrome, a tick...

The Most Essential Workouts of 2025, So Far

NYT > Well, Aug 11, 2025 - 15:10

9 routines to help you get (and stay) moving.

After a Grisly Trial, Jurors Are Left With Mental Scars...

NYT > Well, Aug 11, 2025 - 15:10

People who serve on disturbing cases can suffer the effects for years after a tr...

How Healthy Is Zucchini?

NYT > Well, Aug 11, 2025 - 05:41

The culinary chameleon has some surprising benefits.

6 Running Myths That Could Be Slowing You Down

NYT > Well, Aug 11, 2025 - 05:41

Physical therapists, coaches and other experts want to correct these common misc...

11 Women, 9 Dogs, Not Much Drama (and No Guys)

NYT > Well, Aug 10, 2025 - 17:23

These retired women in Texas have been through infertility, illness, layoffs, ad...

The Hidden Trauma of Jury Duty

NYT > Well, Aug 10, 2025 - 05:30

People who serve on disturbing cases can suffer mental health effects for years ...

So You Touched Poison Ivy. Now What?

NYT > Well, Aug 8, 2025 - 06:19

Most adults are allergic to this plant and its relatives. Here’s how to prevent ...

How to Give Better Advice

NYT > Well, Aug 8, 2025 - 06:19

It’s simple, but it isn’t easy.

Ultraprocessed Food Still Makes Up More Than Half of Am...

NYT > Well, Aug 7, 2025 - 16:25

New data suggested that people were eating slightly fewer calories from ultrapro...

Eleven Women, Nine Dogs, Not Much Drama (and No Guys)

NYT > Well, Aug 7, 2025 - 12:56

These retired women in Texas have been through infertility, illness, layoffs, ad...

Ultraprocessed Food Still Makes Up More Than Half of Am...

NYT > Well, Aug 7, 2025 - 11:08

New data from the C.D.C. showed that people were eating slightly fewer calories ...

Can Cosmetic Acupuncture Be the New Botox?

NYT > Well, Aug 7, 2025 - 07:27

In the age of #notox, can cosmetic acupuncture be the new Botox?

How Do ‘Super-Agers’ Stay Young? What 25 Years of Resea...

NYT > Well, Aug 7, 2025 - 07:27

After 25 years of research on this notable group, here’s what stands out.

Americans Are Eating Slightly Less Ultraprocessed Food,...

NYT > Well, Aug 7, 2025 - 01:00

Despite the small decline, ultraprocessed foods still make up the majority of th...

Tiny Love Stories: ‘Let Joy Back In’

NYT > Well, Aug 6, 2025 - 14:35

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

Legionnaires’ Disease Leaves 2 Dead and Over 50 Ill in ...

NYT > Well, Aug 6, 2025 - 11:46

The cases are most likely linked to a cooling tower in central Harlem, health of...

Dentists Know You Hate Flossing. Try This Instead.

NYT > Well, Aug 6, 2025 - 11:46

You still have to clean between your teeth, but other tools might work even better.

How ‘Fawning’ Is Ruining Your Relationships

NYT > Well, Aug 6, 2025 - 11:46

Excessive people pleasing can trap you in a cycle of insecurity. Here’s how to b...

Our Favorite Workouts of 2025, So Far

NYT > Well, Aug 6, 2025 - 07:08

9 routines to help you get (and stay) moving.

Kennedy’s Crusade Against Food Safety Rule Threatens Su...

NYT > Well, Aug 6, 2025 - 07:08

By going after an obscure regulatory designation he describes as a “loophole,” M...

The Kind of Pain She Wanted

NYT > Well, Aug 6, 2025 - 07:08

How sexy rope play helped one overthinker be in the moment.

Exercising in the Heat Can Boost Your Fitness

NYT > Well, Aug 5, 2025 - 15:04

Here’s how to do it safely.

What to Know About Legionnaires’ Disease, Which Has Sic...

NYT > Well, Aug 5, 2025 - 10:13

The cases are most likely linked to a cooling tower in central Harlem, health of...

Why Do I Get So Many Headaches During the Summer?

NYT > Well, Aug 5, 2025 - 05:42

We asked experts if heat, humidity, bright light and changing air pressure may p...

What is the Nordic Diet? Is It Good For You?

NYT > Well, Aug 5, 2025 - 05:42

The Nordic diet is similar to the famously healthy Mediterranean diet, with a fe...

Avoiding Ultraprocessed Foods Might Double Weight Loss

NYT > Well, Aug 4, 2025 - 13:08

In a new trial, people consumed more calories and had more cravings when they at...

What Is Cardiac Amyloidosis?

NYT > Well, Aug 4, 2025 - 11:36

A quiet revolution in care is helping patients with cardiac amyloidosis, a form ...

Exercising in the Heat Can Boost Your Fitness.

NYT > Well, Aug 4, 2025 - 05:09

Here’s how to do it safely.

How Your Diet Influences Your Colorectal Cancer Risk

NYT > Well, Aug 2, 2025 - 05:30

Diagnoses are climbing in young people. What you choose to eat may help reduce y...