Hans Villarica

Hans Villarica writes for and produces The Atlantic's Health channel. His work has appeared in TIME, People Asia, and Fast Company.

Early Adversity, Adult Misery: How Small Events Trigger Depression

Early Adversity, Adult Misery: How Small Events Trigger Depression

A new study confirms that childhood wounds don't always heal—and explains why some challenges reopen them More »

Maslow 2.0: A New and Improved Recipe for Happiness

Maslow 2.0: A New and Improved Recipe for Happiness

A study based on a survey of thousands of people from 123 countries reveals the universal needs that make us happy More »

The Art of Wall Decals: Q&A With the Cofounder of Blik

The Art of Wall Decals: Q&A With the Cofounder of Blik

Scott Flora on interior design, what colors look good indoors, and how to blend affordable art and high style More »

'Consumers Are Not Stupid': It's Tough Making Some Brands 'Responsible'

'Consumers Are Not Stupid': It's Tough Making Some Brands 'Responsible'

For CSR to work, consistency and commitment are key More »

The Physiology of (Over-)Sharing

The Physiology of (Over-)Sharing

New research indicates that we pass on information mainly for emotional, not rational, reasons More »

Why So Many Moms Dress Like Their Teenage Daughters

Why So Many Moms Dress Like Their Teenage Daughters

A researcher discovers the roots of the phenomenon: Style is determined by how old you feel, not how old you are More »

A New Theory of Fitness: Activity Matters, No Matter How Small

A New Theory of Fitness: Activity Matters, No Matter How Small

Strenuous exercise isn't the only way to get in shape. Short walks and other everyday tasks can matter just as much. More »

Caution: Your Child's First Job May Be Hazardous to Her Health

Caution: Your Child's First Job May Be Hazardous to Her Health

A new twist to the helicopter-parenting saga: When it comes to working teens, parents might not be hovering enough More »

The Secret Air-Conditioning Power of Solar Energy

The Secret Air-Conditioning Power of Solar Energy

How to stay cool during a heat wave? New research offers one unexpected solution: cover your roof with solar panels. More »

Meet Sonny Liew, Southeast Asian Comic Book Hero

Meet Sonny Liew, Southeast Asian Comic Book Hero

Our Q & A with an artist who, in a scene dominated by the U.S. and Japan, represents a different region—and a different style More »

Are Vegetables and Exercise Causing Childhood Obesity in China?

Are Vegetables and Exercise Causing Childhood Obesity in China?

New research shows that behaviors that promote wellness in America might be part of unhealthy lifestyles abroad More »

The Best Way to Go Shopping: With a Smile

The Best Way to Go Shopping: With a Smile

Forget retail therapy. New research suggests that happy people make wiser decisions than those who shop away their sorrows. More »

10 Things We Can Learn From Your Health-Related Twitter Rants

10 Things We Can Learn From Your Health-Related Twitter Rants

Our exclusive look at new research that uses billions of tweets to reveal surprising patterns about cancer, obesity, and other ailments More »

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