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4 Ways to Boost Your Work-From-Home Mood With Fashion, According to Queer Eye's Tan France

4 Ways to Boost Your Work-From-Home Mood With Fashion, According to Queer Eye's Tan France

Sick of wearing activewear yet?

What's Your Signature Color?

What's Your Signature Color?

Martha Stewart Now Has Her Own CBD Line in Appropriately Fancy Flavors

Martha Stewart Now Has Her Own CBD Line in Appropriately Fancy Flavors

And yes, there are gummies... or pâte de fruits, actually.

Struggling to Stay Positive? Experts Say Don’t Fight It

Struggling to Stay Positive? Experts Say Don’t Fight It

You have permission to stop sprinkling sunshine.

6 Ways to Channel Your Anger Into Something Positive Right Now

6 Ways to Channel Your Anger Into Something Positive Right Now

Feeling angry about the state of the world? Here’s how to make that anger work for you (and others).

Shopping for CBD Products? Here’s How to Make Sure You Know What You’re Getting

Shopping for CBD Products? Here’s How to Make Sure You Know What You’re Getting

You can find the cannabis-based compound in everything from gummies to bath salts, but how do you know what’s good and what’s not-so-good? We asked an expert how to shop safely.

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Is CBD Even Legal? This Is What You Need to Know Before Stocking Up

Is CBD Even Legal? This Is What You Need to Know Before Stocking Up

You know that the cannabis-based compound might help you beat anxiety, reduce pain, and get better sleep, among other promises. But there’s more to know about this seemingly ubiquitous remedy, including what’s legal and what isn’t—and whether science backs it up.

Feeling Sluggish? Here Are 5 Ways Being Physically Inactive Affects Our Mind and Mood

Feeling Sluggish? Here Are 5 Ways Being Physically Inactive Affects Our Mind and Mood

All the more reason to squeeze in a quick walk—even when you don’t feel like it.

CBD Is in Everything These Days—But Does It Work? We Asked Doctors

CBD Is in Everything These Days—But Does It Work? We Asked Doctors

Why Intermittent Silence May Be the Form of Meditation That Actually Works for You

Why Intermittent Silence May Be the Form of Meditation That Actually Works for You

It’s Probably Time for a Self Check-in—Here’s How to Do It

It’s Probably Time for a Self Check-in—Here’s How to Do It

How to Manage Back-to-School Stress and Anxiety During All This Uncertainty

How to Manage Back-to-School Stress and Anxiety During All This Uncertainty

How to Strengthen Your Resilience Muscle

Resilience has never been more in demand: Here’s how can you train yourself to be more resilient, whether you’re already a little resilient or you’ve never heard of resiliency.

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No Time (or Room) to Meditate? Try Meditating in the Shower

No Time (or Room) to Meditate? Try Meditating in the Shower

How to Spot 6 Common Anxiety Symptoms (and What Might Be Causing Them)

How to Spot 6 Common Anxiety Symptoms (and What Might Be Causing Them)

How to Build Emotional Resilience—So You Can Take on Anything

How to Build Emotional Resilience—So You Can Take on Anything

3 Realistic Ways to Sneak Mindfulness Into a Busy Workday

3 Realistic Ways to Sneak Mindfulness Into a Busy Workday

Online Therapy Is the New Normal—Here’s How Therapists and Clients Make the Most of Virtual Sessions

Online Therapy Is the New Normal—Here’s How Therapists and Clients Make the Most of Virtual Sessions

What It’s Like Having Excoriation (Skin Picking) Disorder in Quarantine

What It’s Like Having Excoriation (Skin Picking) Disorder in Quarantine

How a Reluctant Athlete Learned to Find Clarity and Calmness in Running

How a Reluctant Athlete Learned to Find Clarity and Calmness in Running

9 Things You Can Buy to Help Relieve Stress and Anxiety, According to Experts

9 Things You Can Buy to Help Relieve Stress and Anxiety, According to Experts

39 Good Morning Quotes to Start Your Day

39 Good Morning Quotes to Start Your Day

This Pillow Is an Affordable Alternative to a Weighted Blanket to Calm Your Anxiety

This Pillow Is an Affordable Alternative to a Weighted Blanket to Calm Your Anxiety

This Supportive Yoga Mat Is the Only Thing Keeping Me Sane Right Now—and It’s on Sale for Just $25

This Supportive Yoga Mat Is the Only Thing Keeping Me Sane Right Now—and It’s on Sale for Just $25

The Happiest Country in the World Also Gets the Most Sleep, Survey Finds

The Happiest Country in the World Also Gets the Most Sleep, Survey Finds

How to Deal With Loneliness—One of the Trickiest Emotions to Feel

How to Deal With Loneliness—One of the Trickiest Emotions to Feel

This Survey Reveals the Top Reasons You Don't Get Enough Sleep (and One of Them Might Be Your Partner)

This Survey Reveals the Top Reasons You Don't Get Enough Sleep (and One of Them Might Be Your Partner)

8 Apps for Anxiety and Depression That Can Help You Manage Your Mood

8 Apps for Anxiety and Depression That Can Help You Manage Your Mood

Introducing Real Simple Relax: The Easiest Way to Try Guided Meditation at Home

Introducing Real Simple Relax: The Easiest Way to Try Guided Meditation at Home

This Is How Much Exercise You Need to Beat Seasonal Depression

This Is How Much Exercise You Need to Beat Seasonal Depression

5 Warning Signs You Might Be Depressed (and Not Just in a Bad Mood)

5 Warning Signs You Might Be Depressed (and Not Just in a Bad Mood)

Shaking Up Your Same-Old Routine Is Good for Your Brain, According to Science

Shaking Up Your Same-Old Routine Is Good for Your Brain, According to Science

This Is How Much Sleep You Need Every Single Night, According to Experts

This Is How Much Sleep You Need Every Single Night, According to Experts

3 Reasons It’s Harder to Sleep as an Adult—and How to Get Back on Track

3 Reasons It’s Harder to Sleep as an Adult—and How to Get Back on Track

If You Don't Need an Alarm to Wake Up Every Morning, You're Extremely Lucky—Here's Why

If You Don't Need an Alarm to Wake Up Every Morning, You're Extremely Lucky—Here's Why

How to Put Your Mental Health First This Year

How to Put Your Mental Health First This Year

Intuitive Eating Is a Happier and Healthier Way to Eat—Here’s How to Begin

Intuitive Eating Is a Happier and Healthier Way to Eat—Here’s How to Begin

5 Science-Backed Uses for CBD

5 Science-Backed Uses for CBD