Why should you make reading a daily habit? Here's what our editors have to say on the subject, plus tips to make this habit stick.

Some solutions? Try to get more sleep, exercise regularly and opt for stress reduction techniques like meditation, which can all work to increase willpower and overall brain health, says Poldrack.

Reading for pleasure has declined by 10 percent since 2003, according to a 2025 American Time Use Survey. There are all kinds of potential explanations for this, from the rise of social media to the ...

Plus, how to stop the self-sabotage.

Nancy Green, a social worker and co-chair of the Shelter Island health and wellness committee, details how to make and keep good habits.

Suddenly the tail lights of the car in front of me are brighter and closer than just a few seconds before. Instantly, I moved my foot to the brake pedal. I did it automatically. I did it without ...