Be Well

Thomas, a golden retriever mix, lies on a bed in Westchester County, New York, on July 7, 2024. (Lloyd Green via AP)

Should you let pets sleep next to you? (Does it even matter what the experts say?)

Lots of pet owners let their animals sleep on the bed with them, even though it’s probably disturbing their sleep.
Cleveland Indians right fielder Melky Cabrera sprays sunscreen before a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, July 22, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde, File)

You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here’s why

This image released by Deafmetal shows a selection of their hearing aid devices. (Deafmetal via AP)

From frustration to joy: What I learned about getting a hearing aid

This photo provided by Teal Health in May 2025 shows the company’s Teal Wand self-collection kit for at-home cervical cancer screening. (Nicole Morrison/Teal Health via AP)

More at-home health tests are now available. How to know what’s right for you

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Astronaut one day, artist the next: How to help children explore the world of careers

Working well

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Workers are saying ‘no’ to toxic environments. Here’s how you can set limits or know it’s time to leave

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Do you really need that extra ChapStick? Here are tips to reduce and tame workplace clutter

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Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes

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Taking a mental health leave from work is an option most people don’t know about

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Community, mentors and skill-building: Experts weigh the role of employee resource groups

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In the rapidly shifting world of work, many employees are unclear what’s expected of them

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How setting boundaries can improve your health at work

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Is spending all day on your feet at work an occupational hazard?

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How expressing gratitude can transform your work and life

 
Muslim pilgrims offer prayers at top of the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

Avoid new shoes and look after your mental health. How to be well at the Hajj

 
Dr. Karen Woodard check's Gail Friedman's dog, Ms. Roxie, for signs of allergies in Elmhurst, Ill. on May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Laura Bargfeld)

Dogs and cats can also suffer from allergies, but there are ways to help our furry friends

 
This image provided by Polywood shows their Studio Balcony Set. The slim profile, tuckable chairs and all-weather material makes it a good choice for city balconies or small patios. (Polywood via AP)

Tiny outdoor space? Turn it into an inviting retreat

 
Whitney Chapman, right, conducts a chair yoga class at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, in New York, March 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Emotional well-being. Fall prevention. Chair yoga has a lot to offer people of all ages

 
A woman looks at her phone while watching the sun set in Kansas City, Mo., on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Easily distracted? How to improve your attention span

 
People wait for a bus at a cool bus stop in Ahmedabad, India, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

Here are simple things that one city did to offer citizens relief from killer heat

 
This March 19, 2024, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows daffodils in full bloom. Daffodils are among the flowers least likely to cause seasonal allergy symptoms. (Jessica Damiano via AP)

Some plants cause more suffering than others for gardeners with pollen allergies

 
Charles Scott works out with resistance bands at home Thursday, May 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Too busy to get fit? Here’s how to work exercise into your packed schedule

 
Marakah Mancini de León performs a Reiki treatment near a sign in Spanish reading, “Christ is risen,” in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s-San Pablo Lutheran Church, which recently added wellness sessions as part of its migrant ministry, in Minneapolis, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Giovanna Dell’Orto)

Altar acupuncture: A Minneapolis church brings well-being sessions to its migrant ministry

 
A health-related query on Google is displayed on a computer screen in New York on Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)

What’s that rash? Put some thought into asking Google for medical help

 
Two-time IndyCar series champion Josef Newgarden, left, leads a group through the paces of his physical workout, a cross-fit session designed to fine-tune the entire body for strength and endurance in racing, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Don’t think race car drivers are elite athletes? Give their workouts a try

 
Two women ride horses in a path full of bluebells, also known as wild hyacinth, in the Hallerbos forest, south of Brussels, Belgium, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

Bluebells and other spring flowers can be nature’s antidote to stressful times

 
An airplane lifts off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as the sun rises Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here’s how to cope with in-flight anxiety

 
A man takes an early morning walk along Long Island Sound in Westchester County, N.Y. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Rubin)

A 6-hour morning routine? First, try a few simple habits to start your day

 
An oak tree with new leaf growth also shows pollen hanging amongst the branches at a park in Richardson, Texas, Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Spring allergies are back. Here’s how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

 
Marine Corps combat veteran Matt Metzger poses for a portrait with a plate of mushrooms that he grows himself for microdosing psilocybin, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Believers say microdosing psychedelics helps them. Scientists are trying to measure the claims

 
Mansfield Senior High School teacher Tony Davis talks to his health class about the topic of sleep Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Mansfield, Ohio. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Is your teen sleep-deprived? These expert bedtime tips could help

 
A Mansfield Senior High School student rests during his health class on sleep, in Mansfield, Ohio, Dec. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Sleep training is no longer just for babies. Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep

 
A selection of Lifestyle WD water bottles featuring animals are displayed at the Ambiente homewares trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany in Feb. 2025. (Kim Cook via AP)

That water bottle you’re carrying says a lot more than ‘hydration’

 
A woman checks social media on her phone in Barcelona Spain on March 25, 2025. (Albert Stumm via AP)

Is ‘microcheating’ a new kind of infidelity for the social media age?

 
A doctor looks at PET brain scans at Banner Alzheimers Institute in Phoenix on Aug. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Shingles is awful, but here’s another reason to get vaccinated: It may fight dementia

 
This image shows a child making crepes at Third Space Kitchen, a facility offering kids cooking classes in Groton, Mass., on July 16, 2024. (Third Space Kitchen via AP)

Cooking with kids teaches healthy eating, life skills and more

 
This photo provided by Ten Plus Three, shows a meditation room created during a home renovation in Austin. (Ten Plus Three via AP)

‘Wellness rooms’ are claiming space in many homes

 
This photo provided by Jeng Hsu shows her son, Jaiwen Hsu, at the Children's National Hospital in Washington in August 2011, weeks before his last round of chemotherapy for bone cancer. (Jeng Hsu via AP)

Boys with cancer can face infertility as adults. Can storing their stem cells help?

 
In this image from video, Jahzé Wyse braids a client's hair at her salon in Atlanta on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Javier Arciga)

Black women’s hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here’s what to know

 
Salmon poached in green salsa and topped with baked chips are displayed for a photo in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead, File)

Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down

 
A man uses a cell phone in New Orleans on Aug. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Believe at your own risk: Experts advise caution with online health claims

 
A barber cuts a client's hair at a barber shop in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. (C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP, File)

This cutting edge hair loss treatment is a repurposed drug from the 1990s

 
A shaft of light shines into a bedroom in Belle, W.Va., on Nov. 11, 2013. (Craig Cunningham/The Daily Mail via AP, File)

How much sleep do you really need? Experts say it depends