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A wall of classic rock records. Here are some mental-health benefits you can reap from listening to new music.

The Mental Health Benefits of Random Album Generators

Listening to new music will change your life for the better

A man walking amongst swirling leaves, with a skyline in the background.

10 Straightforward Resolutions Worth Embracing in the New Year

Skip the unrealistic moonshots. Opt for these joyous lifestyle adjustments instead.

A toucan putting its beak in a glass of Guinness

Is Dry January More Trouble Than It's Worth?

A fifth of Americans are at it again this year, but the movement could use a fresh perspective

A photo of a cracked phone against a yellow background. Here's what it was like when I went on a 72-hour digital detox from my phone.

Does Ditching Your Phone for Three Days Actually Rewire Your Brain?

I stuffed my iPhone in a drawer for 72 hours. Here's what happened.

A high angle view of a bowl of blueberries, one of the best foods you can eat to beat morning anxiety

6 Foods You Should Eat to Defeat Morning Anxiety

Unfortunately, "cinnamon rolls" did not make this list

Books piled up in the shape of a Christmas tree.

We Should All Adopt This Holiday Tradition From Iceland

Get acquainted with Jolabokaflod, the "Yule book flood"

A Danish mother dropping off her son at kindergarten.

Why Do Scandinavian Parents Leave Their Little Ones in the Cold?

Breaking down the puzzling rearing practice, which has been making the rounds on TikTok

Four yellow comic book voice bubbles against a light blue background.

What Is “Chatter”? We Explain How to Take Back Your Brain.

Four practical methods for quieting the noisy mind

A man napping in his backyard, potentially having experiences a hypnagogic state. We look into the lifehack.

The Dead-Simple Life Hack That Einstein, Edison and Dalí All Had in Common

Even if you've never heard of the hypnagogic state, you've experienced it

A photo of influencer Tony P. filming content in his apartment.

How Do You Practice “Vibrant Masculinity”?

Decoding the term coined by an unlikely 25-year-old influencer

A man laying in the grass with mountains in the distance. The 20-5-3 Rule suggests spending more time in nature.

The “20-5-3 Rule” Will Give You a Better Life

We could all benefit from this simple, yet powerful prescription

An employee typing at a laptop in black and white. Shallow work is interfering with productive "deep work."

The Bad Habit That’s Sabotaging Your Workday

Checking Slack is "shallow work." Here's how to curb the compulsion.

Father and son walking past a dog on a bridge at sunset.

Why Neighborhood Walks Are Better (and Easier) With Kids

Little ones are great at identifying the world's little wins

A man walking with a huge water bottle, with the moon behind him.

Why You Should Stop Drinking Water Before Bedtime

The surprising rule deserves consideration for your wind-down routine

Sleeping man

Can Technology Help You Lucid Dream?

One startup is working on it

A man reading a newspaper on a grassy hill, with a city in the distance.

Could "News Sobriety" Save Your Mental Health?

No notifications, no nothing. It's a seductive idea, but is it ethical?