The case for group therapy
In her late 20s, Christie Tate struggled with crushing loneliness, bulimia, and suicidal thoughts. Then, she had a…
Is there a limit to fitness?
If 2025 proved one thing, it’s that Americans’ interest in maximal fitness is higher than ever. Participation in…
Anxiety and diet are more connected than you think.
By May 2024, Ebony Dupas knew she had a problem. She had started to feel a mild anxiety…
Brick, Month Offline, and the many ways to quit your smartphone addiction
For the past few months, a shadowy company called Dumb and Co. has been convincing people in Washington,…
ChatGPT parental controls don’t mean kids need AI companions
The number of kids getting hurt by AI-powered chatbots is hard to know, but it’s not zero. Yet,…
Your iPhone is better at stopping scams thanks to iOS 26
It’s been five or six years since I stopped answering my phone. With the exception of family or…
Pilates, yoga, strength training: How fitness and exercise became an obsession
Every week, it feels as if there’s a hot new fitness trend. The classes are full, there’s a…
Protein, vitamin C, collagen: Are supplements actually good for me?
A few weeks ago, Explain It to Me — Vox’s weekly call-in podcast — went on a field…