Can Social Activity Be a Form of Medicine?
There is a growing movement of health care providers prescribing social activities and community engagement to patients, not just pills.
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Ten Inspiring Signs of Progress From 2024
These positive stories—from scientific breakthroughs to advancements in justice and equality—make us feel uplifted and hopeful for the future.
Are Vaccines More Effective When You Believe in Them?
A new study finds that our mindsets about COVID-19 vaccines seem to influence how our bodies respond to them.
How Your Doctor Can Influence Your Health Mindset
How we think about medical treatment affects our health and recovery. Can doctors talk to us in ways that influence that?
Is There a Place for Love in Medicine?
One doctor found a way to feel love for his patients. Here are four things he learned.
Ten Inspiring Signs of Progress From the Past Year
These positive stories—from scientific breakthroughs to advancements in global justice—make us feel uplifted and hopeful for the future.
Can Gratitude Make Your Job More Meaningful?
A doctor explores how thankfulness can help health care workers find profoundly rewarding emotional experiences at work.
Why Sleep Matters for Kids’ Bodies and Brains
Sleep expert Rafael Pelayo explains the importance of sleep for mental health and how we can better support sleep in our children.