Exposure to green space in virtual reality has health benefits for pregnant urban women, including lower blood pressure.

Misusing alcohol during your teen years can affect overall health and life satisfaction for decades, a new study shows.

COVID exacted a huge toll on the well-being of health care workers who were already struggling with high levels of emotional exhaustion before the pandemic.

Video games can offer relief for unemployed workers, but the benefits to well-being might not be the same for gamers looking for escapism, researchers say.

After the presidential election of Barack Obama, Black and Hispanic veterans, on average, experienced about two fewer poor mental health days a month.

Just anticipating election-related stress can take a toll on well-being even before anything happens. But education can offer some protection.

Increasing green space in cities could have prevented at least 34,000 deaths from all causes over two decades, a new study shows.

Adult smokers who switched to e-cigarettes by age 39 reported more exercise, more social engagement, and overall better health.

Living in an area lush with green space may boost cognitive function, slow mental decline, and reduce depression for middle-aged women.

How much energy is enough for each person to live a happy healthy life? New research finds it's a lot less than people use in many richer countries.