Even Better
Helping people live better lives individually and collectively — from mental health to relationships of all kinds to work, money, and more.
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The greeting card illustrator and the head of a gifting startup got together to support the Buy Black movement.
![Money Talks: The Black business owners who forged a partnership in uncertain times](https://cdn.statically.io/img/platform.vox.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/MoneyTalks_main-image1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&w=2400)
The greeting card illustrator and the head of a gifting startup got together to support the Buy Black movement.
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![Our phones don’t have to make us feel miserable](https://cdn.statically.io/img/platform.vox.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/GettyImages-1418370545.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&w=2400)
What makes social media better for kids would make phones better for everyone.
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They offer so much more than a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.
![Think like an Olympian](https://cdn.statically.io/img/platform.vox.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/KerenLandman_Vox_SportsPsych.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&w=2400)
![Think like an Olympian](https://cdn.statically.io/img/platform.vox.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/KerenLandman_Vox_SportsPsych.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&w=2400)
More of a mathlete than an athlete? A gold medal mindset can help you do almost anything better.
The latest in Even Better
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These small-town biz owners are determined to stay connected to their customers.
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It’s never too late to pick up a new sport.
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Americans are more socially isolated than ever. Here’s how we can reconnect.
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Here’s how to keep one from ruining your day.
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Here’s how to get to where you want to go, and make sure your luggage makes it too.
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![Energy drinks are everywhere. How dangerous are they?](https://cdn.statically.io/img/platform.vox.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/gettyimages-1265237517.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0.1865671641791%2C0%2C99.626865671642%2C100&w=2400)
Originally marketed squarely at young men, they’re now coming for women’s wallets.
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![Too hot to sleep? Tips for a good night’s rest, even in extreme summer heat.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/platform.vox.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/GettyImages-1222795783_49f385.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&w=2400)
Why you’re getting lousy sleep right now — and what to do about it.
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How to think about retiring in America as an immigrant, plus advice for investing while on Social Security Disability.
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A definitive guide to managing your children’s tech.
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Moving on from a productive career doesn’t need to be a blow to your identity.
![Delete your dating apps and find romance offline](https://cdn.statically.io/img/platform.vox.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/GettyImages-1835402235.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=18.800994929645%2C26.390732138907%2C62.398010140711%2C73.609267861093&w=2400)
![Delete your dating apps and find romance offline](https://cdn.statically.io/img/platform.vox.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/GettyImages-1835402235.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=3.2014923944668%2C26.390732138907%2C93.597015211066%2C73.609267861093&w=2400)
It’s not as scary as you might think.
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![TikTok is full of bad health “hacks.” Here’s how to navigate them.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/platform.vox.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/GettyImages-1718248545.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=12.495499819993%2C0%2C75.009000360014%2C100&w=2400)
Beer for a tan? Garlic cloves for sinuses? Don’t fall for the firehose of health BS online.
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My family reunion is in South Carolina. Essential care for my high-risk pregnancy is not.
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You could be featured in an upcoming Money Talks column.
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![Yes, you should prepare your kids for climate disasters](https://cdn.statically.io/img/platform.vox.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/GettyImages-564951375.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=7.629296875%2C15.25859375%2C84.74140625%2C84.74140625&w=2400)
![Yes, you should prepare your kids for climate disasters](https://cdn.statically.io/img/platform.vox.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/GettyImages-564951375.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0%2C24.295963541667%2C100%2C66.666666666667&w=2400)
The catastrophic effects of climate change can happen anywhere. Here’s how to help your kids cope before, during, and after an emergency.
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![What to do (and avoid) in extreme heat](https://cdn.statically.io/img/platform.vox.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24796958/GettyImages_1158241872.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0%2C2.3879000097267%2C100%2C95.224199980547&w=2400)
Tips for keeping kids, adults, and the elderly cool and safe — even without air conditioning.
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If you want to get away together, but you don’t want to fight, here’s what you need to know.
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Advocating for yourself might not be as awkward as you think.
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Getting even can feel thrilling, but it’s worth weighing the cost.
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![How Inside Out 2 tackles the science of teenage emotions](https://cdn.statically.io/img/platform.vox.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i325_13a_pub.pub16.823.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=18.5791015625%2C0%2C62.841796875%2C100&w=2400)
Talking with the psychologists who brought the real science of emotion to the Pixar film.
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Bottom line: Wearing it is still good advice.
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It’s not how you start investing — it’s why.
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My friend wrote a book about friendship. Here’s what we learned about ours.
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The case for why we should all be carrying naloxone.
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The commodification of an activist concept turned a revitalizing practice into an isolating one.
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A practical guide to navigating a fractured support system.
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All is not lost if they are dating a complete loser.
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Dopamine detoxing, hacking, and fasting: Is any of it real?
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Maybe you actually smell fine.
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With bird flu affecting multiple dairy farms, unpasteurized products are more dangerous than ever — but some people are reluctant to heed government guidance.
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If high inflation hurts just about everyone, why can’t we have no inflation?
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You can have healthy disagreements with the people in your life.
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Your neighborhood watering hole is more important than you think.
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Plus, lessons worth learning about financial literacy.
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