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Can you increase your metabolism? This woman has learned how and is happy weighing herself on the scale. Jonathan Ross
Health

Can You Increase Your Metabolism?

You will like the answer!

By Harvard Health Letter Staff | January 26, 2026
A woman having fun in the snow, a concept of building resiliency - happy despite challenges. By aviahuismanphotography
Health

7 Strategies for Building Resiliency

You can teach yourself to bounce back and embrace joy

By Rosean Bishop, Ph.D. | January 23, 2026
Couple reading in bed, though his bedtime fidgeting can be annoying. By Monkey Business Images
Advice for Life

Her Husband Fidgets at Bedtime – Help!

His fidgeting annoys his wife – her requests to stop annoy him

By R. Eric Thomas | January 23, 2026
It is easy for a person with a dead-end job to be envious of a partner’s work perks when that involves travel to exciting destinations
Advice for Life

Envious of a Partner’s Work Perks

One dead-end job, one with fun travel destinations

By R. Eric Thomas | January 16, 2026
A woman lying asleep on a sofa, having learned how to master the power nap. By Protean Chorruangsak
Health

How to Master the Power Nap

A well-timed nap can work wonders

By Harvard Men’s Health Watch | January 14, 2026
Man with hearing loss is avoiding getting hearing aids. Image by Thodonal.
Advice for Life

Criticism for Avoiding Hearing Aids

His brothers and his coworkers offer their unsolicited opinions

By R. Eric Thomas | January 9, 2026
Tired man at a public table. If you are sleepy during the day, it may be a sign that you aren't getting enough sleep at night, furthering the risk of the sleep and dementia connection. Image: Natthapon M
Health

Sleep and Dementia

Are they connected? What can be done?

By Diego Z. Carvalho, M.D. | January 2, 2026
woman in a therapy session dealing with a rocky relationship with her stepdaughter
Advice for Life

Rocky Relationship with Her Stepdaughter

Can the rift be healed?

By R. Eric Thomas | January 2, 2026
A worried man looks out the window. Image by Teeraphat sirisatonpun. A woman whose husband is a naturalized citizen is concerned about what could happen to him given the sweeping immigration crackdown in the US, but her friends lack empathy for her concerns.
Advice for Life

Friends Lack Empathy for Her Immigrant Husband

He’s legal, but her worries naturally persist

By R. Eric Thomas | December 26, 2025
Man lifting weights, hopefully avoiding the mistakes that sabotage your workout (including lifting weights that are too heavy). Image by Yuri Arcurs.
Health

6 Mistakes That Sabotage Your Workout

Make the most of your exercise time

By Heidi Godman, Harvard Health Letter | December 22, 2025

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