Too often, taking a "mental health day" off or working four days instead of five is riddled with guilt because we believe not working is wrong and that we should work a whole week.

The housing affordability crisis, driven in part by the covid-19 pandemic, and high inflation are chipping away at fixed incomes. Although data is limited, advocates for seniors and people who are homeless say greater numbers of adults are showing up at shelters across the country.

Here are 10 health-sector developments—not ranked—to watch in the coming year, determined by media coverage, reader interest, and personal interest.

The drip, drip, drip of innovation might just be a myth. Change commonly occurs as a punctuated reality that’s a function of converging events...