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A Labor of Love and Loss: Nora McInerny Purmort
Writer Nora McInerny Purmort’s raw and hilarious insights on love, loss, and grief have created a community of change makers ready to help those in need.
Hawaiian Bees Are First to Be Designated as Endangered
Federal protections have been given to seven bee species in the hopes their populations will rebound.
Unhappy Pills
Women taking oral contraceptives suffer a higher incidence of depression, a new study finds.
How to Save Heirloom Tomato Seeds
A simple process can turn this year’s crop into next year’s harvest.
Cooking Up Change: Haile Thomas
Teen chef Haile Thomas shares her recipe for getting kids to eat their veggies.
Smart Tracking
Step aside, smartwatches! Blending advances in technology and textiles, these workout clothes are geared for exercisers seeking aesthetically pleasing ways to track their biometric data from head to toe.
Expert Answers: Why You Get Winded Climbing Stairs
There’s a reason walking up a flight of stairs is challenging — even for fit individuals. Here’s what the research tells us.
Expert Answers: Training Logs to Try
Keeping a training log can help you see the results of your efforts. Here are a few tips to consider, and some favorite trackers to check out.
On the Leading Edge: Sanjay Gupta
CNN’s resident neurosurgeon and raconteur, Sanjay Gupta, MD, is using the power of stories to help shape the future of medicine.
LIFE, UNEDITED: Find Your Park, Change Your Life
Looking to get a fresh perspective? Visit one of these National Park Service wonders.
The 3 Instincts From the Enneagram
Increase your self-awareness and improve your relationships by getting to know your personality’s basic instincts.
How a Walk in the Woods Can Lift Your Spirits
Mounting evidence suggests that spending time in nature can offer a boost to your mood.
Come to Your Senses: Sensory Retreats
Enhance your experience of the world around you with these tips for sharpening your perception.
How to Make a Bee Bath
You’ll make a splash with local pollinators by placing this watering hole in your garden.
The Cravings Whisperer: Alexandra Jamieson
Author Alexandra Jamieson is on a mission to help women learn to listen to their desires — and to understand the deeper meaning behind their cravings.
Connecting Acid Blockers & Adult Food Allergies
Emerging research has linked acid blocking drugs with adult-onset food allergies.
How to Make Your Own Nut Milk
Whip up a dairy-free alternative with this simple whole-foods recipe.
Antibiotic Use May Predispose Kids to Obesity and Asthma
Finnish study finds antibiotic use in young children may alter gut microbiome and lead to weight gain and asthma later in childhood.
Do’s and Don’ts for Planning a Staycation
Staycations combine the healthy benefits of vacations — reconnection, relaxation, and exploration — with all the comforts of home.
DIY Wizard: Brian Brushwood
Comedian and magician Brian Brushwood shares his thoughts on how using scientific hacks can improve your health and fitness.
A Path to Wholeness: Rich Roll
Rich Roll’s success may seem like it came easily, but it took tough, sometimes-humbling work. His message is all about doing the same to change your life — for real.