Why is it that we can tell someone “I’m totally fine!” and they instantly know we’re not? Gestures, facial expressions,... more

Why are some people able to talk with just about anyone—about almost anything? One answer may lie in the questions... more

After a year of nuanced conversations on wellness, we say goodbye by reflecting on how these discussions expanded what it... more

For eons, humans have been trying to find ways to live longer.  It’s a quest that’s inspired legends and myths across... more

For many, the holiday season is both a joyful time with friends and family and a period of high stress... more

More than half the population will experience menopause if they’re fortunate enough to age. Yet so much of this full-body... more

Regular movement is crucial for lifelong health, but finding a routine that fits well in your life can be challenging... more

How do women gain social influence?  Understanding this is crucial because research shows they often face unique challenges in having their... more

Hormones influence everything from mood and energy levels to fertility and long-term health.  Yet for many, hormonal health remains shrouded in... more

Nearly half of states – 24 and Washington, D.C – have legalized recreational marijuana. As more people report regularly using... more

Puberty is changing, and we’re not talking about developing Adam’s apples and growing hair in new places. It starts earlier and... more

We live in a weight-obsessed world, and children are not immune. From the moment a child is born, their weight and... more

Go to the supplement aisle at the grocery store, and the options are endless. Scroll through any Instagram or TikTok... more

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, WeGovy, Mounjaro and others revolutionized weight loss and chronic weight management. But what does it feel... more

Modern IUDs have been used for decades to prevent unwanted pregnancy and have been extremely effective at doing so. But they’re... more

Nearly half of healthcare workers are at a breaking point, describing that they often or very often feel burnt out... more

Summer is ending and school is officially back in session. For many, a new school year is the perfect time... more

Drag is one of the fastest-growing forms of entertainment, and has been making its way into the mainstream in recent... more

Health at Every Size is an approach that shifts the focus from dieting and weight loss and instead promotes healthy... more

Every year, millions of Americans experience a stroke. Though the focus is often on prevention and immediate care, many patients... more

We all know the food we eat directly impacts our physical health. But that’s just the start of the story. Food... more

Research going back decades shows adding more fruits, vegetables, and non-animal sources of protein helps us live longer, healthier lives.  A... more

It’s a fact that summers around the world are reaching record-breaking temperatures. Heat-related illness and death have hit a crisis point,... more

A key component to wellness is gut health. But what determines if you have a healthy gut?  On this week’s episode... more

We all know about the mental health crisis wreaking havoc throughout the nation and world.  On this week’s episode of Well,... more

Few drugs in the last century have changed the landscape of healthcare and weight management like GLP-1 agonist drugs —... more

Women, girls, and people assigned female at birth make up more than half of the world’s population. Yet, many of... more

For years, psychiatrists have been researching new methods to help people with treatment-resistant mental illness. These include severe cases of... more

Everyone knows the quality of the air we breathe directly affects our health.  As the summer rolls along and more people... more

Ever since it showed up on the Body Mass Index, the label “obese” has been used to judge and often... more

Each week, we’ve explored wellness from different perspectives, but we haven’t talked about what it means to live a full... more

Everyone has a different birth experience.  Obstetricians and midwives are well-known members of the birth team. Along with the pregnant person,... more

Youth mental health has hit a crisis point.  Just last year, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released an advisory connecting young... more

For many Americans, wellness is about mitigating and navigating disease. They’re looking for reliable ways to live healthier, longer lives. But... more

For many, pregnancy is a time of heightened and joyful anticipation. There are doctor’s appointments, tests, preparation…All with a focus... more

Who hasn’t received necessary medical care and got a shockingly high bill for it weeks later?  Even with insurance, many Americans... more

A vital component of wellness is taking care of our mental health. But mental wellness is more than just drinking... more

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and how we’ve come to understand autism has evolved over the past several decades.  For years,... more

As we approach the warmer months and start spending more time outside, healthy skin couldn’t be more important. So how... more

Spring is a time for fresh starts. For a lot of us, that means spring cleaning. But don’t worry, we’re not... more

Eating disorders are one of the most deadly psychiatric disorders. But for decades, much of the criteria to diagnose one applied... more

While most of the world moves on from Covid-19, millions of Americans remain in limbo: Those living with Long Covid. Long... more

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization named Covid-19 a pandemic, and public health around the globe changed forever.  Countries... more

It’s impossible to ignore the impact of climate change. Sea levels are rising, and natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires... more

The U.S. healthcare system can split the country into two Americas. Your zip code, education, class status and more all play... more

Stress is all around us, but that doesn’t mean it needs to run our entire lives. According to Dr. Romie... more

On this week’s episode of Well, Now’s ditching the flowers and grand romantic gestures we often see on Valentine’s Day. There’s... more

Super Bowl LVIII is this Sunday, amid decades of controversy surrounding football’s impact on traumatic brain injuries. But for many athletes,... more

It’s award season in Hollywood, and it’s got the Well, Now team thinking about wellness and the entertainment industry. Can... more

On this week’s episode of Well, Now, Maya and Kavita talk about practical ways to break up with diet culture... more

On this week’s episode of Well, Now we get to the heart of what “wellness” actually means. Depending on who... more

On the first episode of Well, Now – Slate’s new podcast on health and wellness – hosts Dr. Kavita Patel... more

We all want wellness, but what does that mean exactly?  Is it achieving diet and exercise goals, or finally reaching a... more