Your Personality Changes More Than You Think Throughout Your Life

This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com.  If you think you’re exactly the same as your teenage self, new research may challenge that assumption. In a 63-year study, the longest ever conducted on human personality, scientists found that personalities can transform almost entirely over the course of a lifetime. For the study, which began in 1950,… Read More »

A New Diagnosis: ‘Post-Election Stress Disorder’

This article originally appeared on KHN.org.  Wally Pfingsten has always been a news junkie. But since President Donald Trump was elected, he’s been so anxious about the political tumult that even just having the TV news on in the background at home is unbearable. “It’s been crippling,” said the 35-year-old San Mateo, Calif., resident and… Read More »

This Is the Best Way to Protect Against Mosquitos

This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com.  Whether you live in a warm-weather climate, are planning a tropical vacation, or are just stocking up early for the summer, choosing spray-on insect repellent over “wearable” devices will give you the best protection against mosquitos, says a new study. The research tested the effectiveness of 10 commercial products against… Read More »

Which DIY Health Tests Are Worth It?

Omega-3 The test: OmegaQuant Omega-3 Index ($55) How it works: Prick a finger and put one drop of blood on the test paper. Mail it off, and a lab will test your blood for omega-3 fatty acids, then e-mail you a report telling you whether your levels are in the “desirable,” “intermediate,” or “undesirable” range.… Read More »

How to Stop Fat-Shaming Yourself

I hate my cellulite. That cookie is going straight to my hips. You might think it’s no biggie to go low on your looks now and then, but words like these eat away at your confidence and self-worth. “Fat-talk comments are like Velcro; they stick to you, and they can start to become your identity,”… Read More »

How a Spa Getaway Changed the Way I Deal With Stress

I’m happiest when I’m moving. I don’t mean riding the train to work, or signing a new apartment lease. I mean physically pushing my body. Getting sweaty. Going for a mind-clearing run. Boxing. Barre. Bootcamp. Strolling. Whatever. My exercise-induced endorphin high is the antidote to my stress spirals, which go like this: I write a… Read More »

How to Perfect Your Posture in 3 Weeks

Slouching has become our default posture—but it’s a prequel to long-term back, shoulder, and neck issues. Good posture, on the other hand, has the power to help you avoid these pain problems, as well as improve your digestions, reduce stress, and even gain a shot of confidence. Our guide will have you better aligned in… Read More »

7 Best White Noise Machines for a Good Night's Sleep

For super-clever tech: Ecotones Sound + Sleep Machine ($100; amazon.com) The priciest of our picks, the Sound + Sleep offers a good deal of versatility. It can actually detect other noises in your environment (say, the neighbor’s howling dog, or a snorer down the hall) and adjust to mask them. The gadget also has a… Read More »