Heat-Related Death of Postal Worker Leads to Controversial Fine
OSHA says the U.S. Postal Service failed to teach mail carriers about heat safety
Heat-Related Death of Postal Worker Leads to Controversial Fine
OSHA says the U.S. Postal Service failed to teach mail carriers about heat safety
Why Keeping a Streak Boosts Your Motivation
A streak can motivate you to keep up with behaviors ranging from praying to running to sharing pictures on social media
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Extreme Weather Has Long-Term Health Consequences
Authorities must take proactive measures to mitigate the damaging effects of extreme weather and climate events on long-term health
Transgender People’s Neurological Needs Are Being Overlooked
Migraine, stroke and epilepsy disproportionately affect members of the transgender community—but neurologists are often unprepared to respond
Learning to Accept Discomfort Could Help You Thrive
Equanimity, a key ingredient of mindfulness meditation, helps people face life’s ups and downs
To Lead a Meaningful Life, Become Your Own Hero
From Gilgamesh to Star Wars, the narrative blueprint underpinning many heroic tales can offer a powerful way to reframe experiences
Treating Mental Health as Part of Climate Disaster Recovery
Mental health specialists discuss strategies for residents reexperiencing trauma in the aftermath of hurricanes, wildfires and floods
Why Do Airplane Flights Cause Digestive Problems?
The butterflies, and gas, in your tummy while you’re in flight might not just be from nerves
Distracted Driving Is More Dangerous Than People Realize, New Research Shows
Multitasking can occupy attention longer than people anticipate
Can Virtual Reality Mimic Nature’s Power to Make Us Healthier?
Just seeing nature in VR brings some health benefits—and helps scientists learn why we need the real thing
Wildfires and Smoke Are Harming People’s Mental Health. Here’s How to Cope
Wildfires can have mental health impacts, both among those who are directly affected and those who find themselves under a blanket of smoke
Why Dads and Their Babies Need to Go Skin-to-Skin
Fathers and nonbirthing parents benefit from skin-to-skin contact with their newborns