Ever wonder why a hug from the right person at the end of a long, grueling day feels so great, or why many of us schedule (or wish we could schedule) regular massage appointments? As humans,... Read more >>

Butterflies, chemistry, vibes, that feeling of being tingly all over—there are many ways to describe infatuation. We’ve all had crushes, from the very first moment we locked eyes on that... Read more >>

In 1920, a popular New York pediatrician reported a startling and heartbreaking problem: Institutionalized babies were dying. In fact, all institutionalized babies were dying. The death rate was... Read more >>

Ah, pregnancy. As women, we’re trained to believe it will be the most cherished time in our lives. Nine months in? Well, let’s just say we’re ready to move on to the next phase of... Read more >>

While I was in the midst of giving birth years ago, the young medical resident, who was lucky enough to get the Christmas Day shift in labor and delivery, tried to explain to me how the hormone... Read more >>