Burnout in the health care industry is a widespread problem that long predates the covid-19 pandemic, though the chaos introduced by the coronavirus’s spread made things worse.

Social isolation. Loneliness. They grew restless. A group of older women met for lunch after six months of sheltering in place. A meal with...

Our foibles make us who we are, and perfection may not be what we want or need. What we want is to be understood, accepted, and helped when we need help.

Kids look at adults when encountering something unusual that might be fearful, but we can help them engage in appropriate behavior.