Despite being more common than schizophrenia or bipolar disorder combined, borderline personality disorder remains one of the least understood and most stigmatized mental illnesses. It’s so misunderstood and stigmatized, in fact, that the press release I received on the subject — which prompted me to write this story — got the disorder dangerously wrong. Read more..

We didn’t used to need iPads or Facebook. We spent hours outside playing the best games ever created! Let’s honor our childhood — and squeeze in some fun physical activity — by playing these games again. Read more..

The idea of a harmonious community that is fully planned down to the ideal distance between a white picket fence and the pedestrian-friendly sidewalk might seem like the imaginings of a sci-fi utopia. But such intricately designed towns exist in the present, and they’re actually drawing a lot of their ideals from our past. Read more..

Here’s another reason to consider including nutrition info on menus: When estimating the calorie content in fast-food meals, adults underestimate by 21%, children by 24% and adolescents by a shocking 34%, according to a new study published in the British Medical Journal. Read more..

Melanie Monteiro is a dog safety expert and certified pet first aid instructor — yep, those actually exist — as well as the author of “The Safe Dog Handbook.” In this video, she demonstrates four techniques dog owners can use if their dog is choking. Read more..

This spring could be one of the worst allergy seasons on record. It’s a great time to take advantage of Rite Aid’s free clinical allergy screenings, pamphlets and expert advice from its pharmacists. Read more..

Actor John Littlefield takes the HellaWella Q&A and reveals his daily morning routine, his favorite foods and how four knee surgeries helped change his approach to keeping his body healthy. Read more..

When the temperature reaches 80+ degrees, sometimes there’s just nothing better than an ice-cold liquid refreshment. Beat the heat this summer with these unique drinks sure to cool you down. Read more..

A roundup of this week’s health-and-wellness stories, from the latest in hard science to the strangest head-scratchers hurtling through the Interspace. Read more..

Despite our best efforts to keep an organized home, sometimes our stuff seems to multiply out of control. This infographic teaches you about the different types of clutter — yes, there are various categories — as well as how to decide what to chuck and how to tackle each room week by week. Read more..

We didn’t used to need iPads or Facebook. We spent hours outside playing the best games ever created! Let’s honor our childhood — and squeeze in some fun physical activity — by playing these games again. Read more..