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,…
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…
How a kid’s summer camp manages its finances as a small business
Welcome to Money Talks, a series in which we interview people about their relationship with money, their relationship…
How to start your own business, according to entrepreneurs
Many workers, perhaps disillusioned by cubicle walls and fluorescent lighting, may have indulged in a fantasy at some…