The well newsletter

Make Something With Your Hands (Even if It’s Hideous)

Creating stuff is good for your brain.

By Jancee Dunn

A User’s Guide to Midlife

Experts weigh in on the most vexing issues and changes — and how to deal with them.

By Dana G. Smith

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Is It a Bad Idea to Drink Alcohol on an Airplane?

Experts suggest caution before ordering an in-air beverage. Here’s what to keep in mind.

By Alice Callahan

3 Simple Ways to Test Your Fitness

Try these tests to evaluate your strength and cardiovascular fitness.

By Hilary Achauer and Ashley Parker

Contraception Is Free by Law. So Why Are a Quarter of Women Still Paying for It?

Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has called on a government watchdog to investigate. Here’s what you need to know.

By Alisha Haridasani Gupta

Daily Aspirin Use Carries Risks. Many Older Adults Take It Anyway.

The blood thinner can raise the likelihood of gastrointestinal bleeding, especially in people over 60. Here’s what to know.

By Katie Mogg

Sometimes, Forgiveness Is Overrated

Extending an olive branch can be healthy, but experts say it isn’t something people should feel pressured to do.

By Christina Caron

A New Option to Treat Sleep Apnea: Weight-Loss Drugs

New research showed that tirzepatide, the compound in Zepbound, improved symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.

By Dani Blum

When the Doctor Says Your Disease Is Just Stress

Chronic disease symptoms are often dismissed by physicians — and patients themselves. But that comes from a complex relationship between sickness and stress itself.

By Knvul Sheikh

The Vexing Problem of the ‘Medium Friend’

They’re not our besties, but they’re more than just acquaintances. How much of ourselves do we owe them?

By Lisa Miller

School’s Out. Time for a Social Media Reset.

The surgeon general wants more restrictions on social media to protect children’s health. Here’s how to help your kids cut down on screen time this summer.

By Catherine Pearson and Christina Caron

Is Fish Oil Helpful or Harmful for the Heart?

Despite decades of research, the evidence for omega-3 supplements is murky.

By Alice Callahan

Secrets of a Perfect Desk Lunch

The ideal meal will strike the right balance of protein, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates. Here’s how to make it happen.

By Rachel Rabkin Peachman