Well+Being

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Want a well-trained dog? Start with a better-trained human.

Some dog researchers are rethinking the goals of obedience training, which should include listening, a strong parenting style and collaboration with your dog.

By James Gorman

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What new questions will I be asked when I donate blood?

The Food and Drug Administration drafted guidelines for blood donations that do away with some long-standing disqualifications for gay and bisexual men.

By Teddy Amenabar, Fenit Nirappil and Laurie McGinley

New study finds 6 ways to slow memory decline and lower dementia risk

By Annabelle Timsit

Traumatized? Gaslit? How to know if you’re misusing therapy words.

By Robin Stern and Marc Brackett

‘Bionic nose’ may help people experiencing smell loss, researchers say

By Eileen Abbott

Want to live to be 100? Here’s what experts recommend.

By Teddy Amenabar

Balance. Pause. Sparkle. Readers share their nudge words for 2023.

More than 1,300 of you replied with words of adventure, movement, growth and possibility.

By Tara Parker-Pope

Why nonalcoholic beer beats regular beer after exercise

For performance, recovery and overall health, nonalcoholic beer is a better choice than regular beer or even a sports drink.

By Gretchen Reynolds

Some babies just refuse the bottle. That can be rough on moms.

My newborn daughter would only breastfeed. Her refusal of the bottle took a toll on my mental health. My experience is not uncommon.

By Meeri Kim

Have a question for a doctor? The Washington Post can help.

By Washington Post Staff

Want to be healthier? Hang out with your friends.

Don’t try to worry less. Worry smarter.

What causes your brain to procrastinate and how to face it

These 2-minute exercise bursts may be better than your regular workout

6 simple steps to build an exercise habit

For better health this year, keep it simple

Pick a New Year’s nudge word instead of a resolution

5 easy steps to be healthier in the new year

meet the WELL+BEING TEAM

Tara Parker-Pope is a longtime editor and science writer who knows that well-being is best achieved through the small health decisions we make each day.

Anahad O’Connor is a veteran health reporter who writes about the science of food and the various biological and cultural forces that influence how we eat.

Gretchen Reynolds has covered exercise science for more than two decades, including the perils of inactivity and the benefits of moving just a little more every day.

Richard Sima is a neuroscientist turned science journalist committed to revealing the wonder and mystery of the brain — and why it matters.

Kelyn Soong is an avid runner who writes about exercise culture and the lessons everyday athletes can learn from sports stars and fitness experts.

Amanda Morris is a science reporter and hard of hearing woman whose reporting on people with disabilities and chronic illnesses challenges long-held stigmas and sheds light on health disparities.

Lindsey Bever writes with empathy and expertise on a variety of personal health topics, including chronic illness, mental health and navigating the medical system.

Teddy Amenabar explores the science and the myths behind the health information people are seeing, searching and talking about online.

Ask a Doctor: Are my bowel movements normal?

By Trisha S. Pasricha, MD, MPH

Ask a Doctor: How do I know if my heart is healthy?

By Sandeep Jauhar, MD

Ask a Doctor: Who will the new Alzheimer’s drug help?

By Sandeep Jauhar, MD, PhD

Ask a Doctor: Will ‘Dry January’ trigger alcohol withdrawal symptoms?

By Tauheed Zaman, MD

Cooking with physical limitations? Try these creative workarounds.

By Diana Michele Yap

Do mocktails really help you drink less alcohol?

By Teddy Amenabar

It’s not just what you eat, but the time of day you eat it

By Anahad O’Connor

The simple diet swap to help you lose weight and lower health risks

By Anahad O’Connor

Why nonalcoholic beer beats regular beer after exercise

By Gretchen Reynolds

This workout is popular on TikTok — but is it healthy?

By Allyson Chiu and Lizzy Raben

What grip strength can tell you about how well you’re aging

By Gretchen Reynolds

Joined a gym? These 6 exercises, once a week, will make you stronger.

By Gretchen Reynolds and Alexa Juliana Ard

Traumatized? Gaslit? How to know if you’re misusing therapy words.

By Robin Stern and Marc Brackett

‘Bionic nose’ may help people experiencing smell loss, researchers say

By Eileen Abbott

Yale’s hugely popular happiness course is revamped for teens

By Lindsey Bever

Mindfulness exercises can be as effective as anxiety drugs, study shows

By Amanda Morris

What new questions will I be asked when I donate blood?

By Teddy Amenabar, Fenit Nirappil and Laurie McGinley

Doctors share advice on dealing with the Adderall shortage

By Teddy Amenabar

UV dryers for gel nails can harm DNA, study says. Should I use them?

By Lindsey Bever and Marlene Cimons

This workout is popular on TikTok — but is it healthy?

By Allyson Chiu and Lizzy Raben

Some babies just refuse the bottle. That can be rough on moms.

By Meeri Kim

Want a well-trained dog? Start with a better-trained human.

By James Gorman

Balance. Pause. Sparkle. Readers share their nudge words for 2023.

By Tara Parker-Pope

Lessons from the longest study of happiness ever

By Washington Post Live

GUIDES

The best health books experts read in 2022

The health and self-help sections of a bookstore can be hard to navigate, so we asked experts like Adam Grant, Lori Gottlieb and Mary Roach what they read.

What’s the difference between RSV, the flu and covid-19?

By Teddy Amenabar

Why daylight saving time is worse for your body than standard time

By Aaron Steckelberg and Lindsey Bever

How to survive a crowd crush and why they can become deadly

By Tara Parker-Pope

10 ways to get mental health help during a therapist shortage

By Lindsey Bever