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Calm CEO, David Ko, launches new ‘Recharge’ mental health podcast
Calm CEO, David Ko, launches new ‘Recharge’ mental health podcast

Inspired by his book, “Recharge,” David Ko’s new podcast features insightful interviews about mental health with stars like Kevin Bacon, Jordan Chiles, and Common.

7 benefits of creativity (and easy ways to be more creative)
Mental Health
7 benefits of creativity (and easy ways to be more creative)
Mental Health

Creativity isn’t just for artists. Discover how small, creative practices—like doodling or trying new ideas—can have big benefits for your mental and physical health.

Mental Health
38 thoughtful Mother’s Day gift ideas she’ll truly love
Women's Health
38 thoughtful Mother’s Day gift ideas she’ll truly love
Women's Health

Struggling to find a Mother’s Day gift that shows how much you care? We’ve got you covered. Here are 38 thoughtful gift ideas that the moms in your life will actually enjoy.

Women's Health

Meditation & Mindfulness

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20 mindfulness practices that take five minutes (or less!)
20 mindfulness practices that take five minutes (or less!)
What is Tonglen meditation? A guide to getting started
What is Tonglen meditation? A guide to getting started
How meditating with your dog can ease stress (for you both!)
How meditating with your dog can ease stress (for you both!)
Mindfulness for moms: 21 simple ways to find a bit more calm
Mindfulness for moms: 21 simple ways to find a bit more calm

Stress & Anxiety

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Feeling mentally drained? Here’s how to beat decision fatigue
Feeling mentally drained? Here’s how to beat decision fatigue
Is dementia more common in men or women? Here’s what to know
Is dementia more common in men or women? Here’s what to know
Yes, stress bragging is a thing. Here's why you should avoid it
Yes, stress bragging is a thing. Here's why you should avoid it
Can stress cause cancer? What science really says
Can stress cause cancer? What science really says

Sleep

Mental Health

Personal Growth

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Are messy people more creative? Here’s what science really says
Are messy people more creative? Here’s what science really says
Scared to step out of your comfort zone? Here's how to manage
Scared to step out of your comfort zone? Here's how to manage
10 characteristics of the campaigner personality type (ENFP)
10 characteristics of the campaigner personality type (ENFP)
How to read more (and why it may boost your mental health)
How to read more (and why it may boost your mental health)

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