Wellness

Mosquitoes in DeKalb, Fulton counties test positive for West Nile virus

Mosquitoes in DeKalb, Fulton test positive for West Nile virus

Trending ‘stranger session’ photo shoots are helping singles look for love

What parents need to know about Trump’s proposed changes to childhood vaccines

Matthew Shalhoub, left, and Jennifer Shalhoub sit in Row Z a couple days before their babyÕs due date, during the U.S. Open tennis tournament, at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, on Aug. 30, 2024. (Jos A. Alvarado Jr./The New York Times)

A BETTER YOU

The right way to argue with someone you love

Bar Ana is what pastry chef Claudia Martinez always wanted for Atlanta

How much coffee is good for you? Here’s what new research says.

HOLD THAT THOUGHT

How to handle your last back-to-school season

Kasim Edebali, who played six seasons as a linebacker in the NFL, and his daughter Yara play a game on a tablet, in Hamburg, Germany, Oct. 25, 2023. (Patrick Junker/The New York Times)

Rethinking kids and screen time: Why balance matters more than limits

The pool isn’t just for kids. Here’s why adults are swimming for better health.

Swimming offers more than a refreshing escape from the heat. Learn how water workouts can reduce stress, improve sleep, strengthen your heart and protect your joints.

A personal trainer helps a client properly grip battle ropes at a gym in Elkridge, Md., Nov. 10, 2022. (Dave Cooper/The New York Times)

After 40, many women find fitness feels different. Here’s why.

For many women, the workouts that once worked no longer deliver the same results after 40. Experts explain what changes and how to build a healthier approach.

FDA reviews peptide injections favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers

Federal health advisers are meeting to review a group of controversial chemicals called peptides.

Iceberg lettuce is harvested at a farm near Yuma, Ariz., on March 6, 2012. (Nicole Bengiveno/The New York Times)

Cyclospora lettuce recall: How to wash produce safely

Fresh produce is still an important part of a healthy diet. Learn simple steps to safely clean and prepare it after a Cyclospora outbreak.

GUEST COLUMN

Georgia communities are paying the price for illicit vapes

Georgia needs better policy to address the rise of illicit vapes, which are harming marginalized communities most. Veer away from prohibition and toward harm reduction.

Atlanta becomes first city to offer free smart bassinets to employees

A new city of Atlanta employee benefit is giving parents access to a high-tech bassinet designed to soothe babies and help families get more rest.