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Key Takeaways "Dry January" is the exercise of abstaining from alcohol for the entirety of the first month of the year.People who do not have an alcohol use disorder, but have noticed an increase in drinking habits over the past year, could benefit from the practice. For many, drinking during the holiday season is…

A therapist addresses a common but harmful relationship behavior. In the “Ask a Therapist” series, we answer your questions about all things mental health and psychology. Our Reader Asks When my wife asks me to do something I don’t want to do or when she gives me constructive criticism, I turn things around on her. I say things I…

Debunking a long-held harmful stereotype If you’re a woman, the odds are that you’ve heard the word “emotional” thrown out to describe your behavior too many times to count. Other common descriptors people have used for you may include “irrational,” “overdramatic,” and “sensitive.” Yet, a man who responds similarly is often said…

Is there any truth to ancient superstitions? "It must be a full moon." How often do we use that phrase when we encounter careless drivers on the road, unruly subway riders or generally bizarre behavior? It's a tradition that dates back to the first century when both Greek philosopher Aristotle and Roman historian…