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8 ways to take care of your mental health in 2026
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Christina Caron and Dana G. Smith
NEW YORK – As another busy holiday season wraps up, pause to spare a thought for your brain. Does it need some TLC? These tips can help you take care of – and improve – your mental and cognitive health now and throughout 2026.
Here is some of the best advice The New York Times learnt from experts in 2025 about how people can show some grace, stay sharp, get better sleep and break free from their phones.
