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The ‘triple threat’ endangering worker well-being and undermining productivity—especially for Gen Z

Pessimism, uncertainty, and disconnect in the workplace are reaching critical levels.

By Beth GreenfieldJune 18, 2025
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Loneliness is bad for your health—but it may not be as deadly as once thought, new research finds
By Beth GreenfieldJune 16, 2025
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Night owls tend to have more health risks than early birds—including cognitive decline, new study finds
By Beth GreenfieldMay 30, 2025
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Gen Z and millennial men in the U.S. are among the loneliest in the western world. Here’s why
By Beth GreenfieldMay 21, 2025
What happens to your brain when you work too many hours, according to new research
What happens to your brain when you work too many hours, according to new research
By Alexa MikhailMay 21, 2025
Remote employees are lonelier, sadder, and angrier, survey finds
Remote employees are lonelier, sadder, and angrier, survey finds
By Ani FreedmanMay 15, 2025
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Betting on the Kentucky Derby is more popular than ever. So why is it so confusing?
LawBetting on the Kentucky Derby is more popular than ever. So why is it so confusing?
By Catherina GioinoMay 2, 2026
Blackstone’s Steve Schwarzman built a program to teach young leaders about China. It’s harder to get into than Harvard
C-SuiteBlackstone’s Steve Schwarzman built a program to teach young leaders about China. It’s harder to get into than Harvard
By Shawn TullyMay 2, 2026
In this handout photo provided by U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the U.S. accused of attempting to violate the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. (Handout Photo by the U.S. Navy via Getty Images)
PoliticsThe Iran war has turned the world’s shipping straits into a chessboard—and the U.S. aims to box out China from the Panama Canal to the Malacca Strait
By Jordan BlumMay 2, 2026
Trump says a ‘final proposal’ for a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines is under consideration
PoliticsTrump says a ‘final proposal’ for a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines is under consideration
By Michelle L. Price, Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026
U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as Trump feuds with Merz over the Iran war
EuropeU.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as Trump feuds with Merz over the Iran war
By Ben Finley and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026
EBay soars on report that GameStop is preparing a takeover bid
InvestingEBay soars on report that GameStop is preparing a takeover bid
By Spencer Soper, Cecilia D'Anastasio and BloombergMay 1, 2026
ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods, far right, listens as U.S. President Donald Trump,left, speaks during a meeting with oil company executives in the East Room of the White House on Jan. 9. President Trump is aiming to convince oil executives to support his plans in Venezuela, a country whose energy resources he says he expects to control for years to come. US forces seized Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in a sweeping military operation on January 3, with Trump making no secret that control of Venezuela's oil was at the heart of his actions.
EnergyExxon Mobil CEO sees ‘more to come’ on price spikes from Iran war as Exxon, Chevron beat on earnings despite plunging profits
By Jordan BlumMay 1, 2026
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PoliticsTrump on Iran: ‘They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what happens’
By Toqa Ezzidin, Munir Ahmed, Collin Binkley and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026
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Woman looking anxiously at her phone while sitting in front of her laptop
MindAre you ‘addicted’ to your phone? How to spot the signs—and what to do about it
By Beth GreenfieldAugust 16, 2024
MeAgainMeds.com, a free tool developed by researchers at the George Mason University College of Public Health in Fairfax, Va., uses AI to pair people with depression with the best available antidepressant medication for them.
MindAntidepressant not working? AI may do a better job than your doctor in matching you with the best medicine
By Lindsey LeakeAugust 14, 2024
How Simone Biles trained her mind to become a champion
HealthHow Simone Biles trained her mind to become a champion
By Alexa MikhailAugust 3, 2024
Simone Biles’s triumphant Olympics comeback is a testament to something quite ordinary: consistent therapy
MindSimone Biles’s triumphant Olympics comeback is a testament to something quite ordinary: consistent therapy
By Chloe BergerJuly 30, 2024
8 micro changes to help yourself feel better today
Mind8 micro changes to help yourself feel better today
By Alexa MikhailJuly 30, 2024
Kweku Smith, PhD (right), a psychological services provider for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, speaks with a patient in a still from Figs’ “Anatomy of a Champion” ad. Figs, a medical apparel brand, designed the Team USA Medical Team’s first official Olympics uniform for the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.
MindOne of the best things you can do for your mental health and well-being, according to a psychologist who counsels U.S. Olympians
By Lindsey LeakeJuly 28, 2024
Kweku Smith, PhD, a psychological services provider for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, models the Team USA Medical Team’s first official Olympics uniform, designed by Figs, ahead of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.
MindEven Olympians battle impostor syndrome. How one Team USA psychologist is supporting athletes’ mental health in Paris
By Lindsey LeakeJuly 25, 2024
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MindThe 24/7 news cycle is brutal. Here’s how to prioritize your mental health while digesting it all
By Beth GreenfieldJuly 22, 2024
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Health‘Brain health’ mushroom gummies with illegal hallucinogens have sent over 70 to ER
By Beth GreenfieldJuly 18, 2024
President Biden wearing a navy jacket, white shirt and blue tie sitting in a high-backed chair
HealthWhat cognitive tests can show—and what they can’t
By Lauran Neergaard and The Associated PressJuly 10, 2024
5 items from this grocery store aisle will help boost your brain health
Mind5 items from this grocery store aisle will help boost your brain health
By Alexa MikhailJune 17, 2024
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HealthAs a new father, I was blindsided by postpartum depression. I’m not alone
By Peter SaalfieldJune 16, 2024
New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests the mere recollection of a time you were angry may be harmful to your heart.
HealthWhen’s the last time you were angry? Just recalling the experience may be detrimental to your heart health, study says
By Lindsey LeakeJune 1, 2024
New research by economists at Yale and Columbia universities and the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows mental illness annually costs the U.S. as much as an average economic recession.
MindHidden recession? Mental illness costs the U.S. a staggering $282 billion annually, shows new study
By Lindsey LeakeMay 30, 2024
So-called “stress bragging” can induce higher levels of burnout among coworkers on the receiving end of the boasting, according to a new study from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business.
LifeIt’s not a contest: Bragging about your work stress may make you seem less likable and incompetent, says new study
By Lindsey LeakeMay 28, 2024
From Brian Chesky and Tim Cook to the founder of Toms shoes, it’s lonely at the top. Here’s why it matters and how to feel more connected
MindFrom Brian Chesky and Tim Cook to the founder of Toms shoes, it’s lonely at the top. Here’s why it matters and how to feel more connected
By Alexa MikhailMay 28, 2024
Doctor in white coat speaking with tattooed man in foreground
MindADHD looks different in adults: How to recognize the symptoms and get a diagnosis
By Korin MillerMay 26, 2024
Former NFL Super Bowl winner Ryan Mundy says managing his mental health was key to the game but too often undermined: ‘We didn’t have the agency to talk about our emotions’
MindFormer NFL Super Bowl winner Ryan Mundy says managing his mental health was key to the game but too often undermined: ‘We didn’t have the agency to talk about our emotions’
By Alexa MikhailMay 26, 2024
An elderly woman in a red dress standing in tall grass with her arms outstretched
HealthThis 102-year-old resort owner knows a thing or two about longevity: ‘I do not allow negative thoughts’
By Beth GreenfieldMay 24, 2024
Dr. Asima Ahmad, cofounder and chief medical officer of Carrot Fertility, speaks during Fortune’s Brainstorm Health conference in Dana Point, Calif., on Monday, May 20, 2024.
Conferences3 ways to nurture your employees’ mental well-being: ‘It builds that trust in them that you have their back’
By Lindsey LeakeMay 21, 2024
About 44% of Americans feel they’ve lost time in their lives due to poor mental health, according to a new survey from Myriad Genetics.
MindAlmost 1 in 2 Americans feel they’ve lost time to poor mental health, survey says. It’s worse for people with depression or anxiety
By Lindsey LeakeMay 14, 2024
Social media use dovetails with mental health in myriad positive and negative ways, suggest the results of a new CVS Health-Morning Consult survey.
MindAmericans are increasingly concerned about their mental health, survey says. Here’s how social media plays a role
By Lindsey LeakeMay 13, 2024
Financial stress is making us mentally and physically ill. Here’s how to cope
MindFinancial stress is making us mentally and physically ill. Here’s how to cope
By Hillary HoffowerMay 10, 2024
A new survey about the U.S. health care system shows 75% of Americans think mental health issues are identified and treated “somewhat worse” or “much worse” than physical ailments.
Mind75% of Americans think mental health issues are treated worse than physical illness, new survey says. Here’s why
By Lindsey LeakeMay 3, 2024
The top 5 books these mental health experts say will help you combat burnout at work and build healthy habits
MindThe top 5 books these mental health experts say will help you combat burnout at work and build healthy habits
By Alexa MikhailApril 26, 2024
Researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University found that nonmedical cannabis use—regardless of how or how often it was consumed—lowered a person’s odds of subjective cognitive decline by 96%.
MindRecreational cannabis use may lower your risk of cognitive decline, study says
By Lindsey LeakeApril 19, 2024
Americans’ cognitive well-being has improved since 2022, according to the 2024 Muse Brain Health Report, a survey of 5,000 U.S. adults.
MindThese states and cities have the best—and worst—brain health in America
By Lindsey LeakeApril 17, 2024
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MindFounder of Toms shoes went on a men’s retreat with other entrepreneurs to combat his loneliness and depression: ‘I lost a lot of my clear meaning and purpose’
By Alexa MikhailApril 12, 2024
These are the 10 worst U.S. states to live in for your mental health, according to a new study
MindThese are the 10 worst U.S. states to live in for your mental health, according to a new study
By Alexa MikhailApril 8, 2024
A caregivers guide to dementia: How to take care of yourself and support a loved one with dementia
MindA caregivers guide to dementia: How to take care of yourself and support a loved one with dementia
By Nicole Gull McElroyApril 3, 2024
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