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Exercise Can Wait! Making Peace With Myself At 41

Balancing family, work and self-expectations, our 40-something writer realized that forcing a fitness routine wasn’t the answer — for now.

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Society

Why I Parted Ways With My Apple Watch, Forever

It tracked my every move and kept me disciplined, but also kept me chained. What began as motivation slowly turned into addiction and invasion.

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SkinnyTok And Me: The Dangerous Comeback Of Anorexia

Once trapped in bulimia and anorexia, our author sees the return of fragile bodies, Ozempic glamour, and weight-loss slogans: it’s threatening teenagers all over again.

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Food / Travel Society

More Good Coffee News Is Pouring In: Live Longer, Live Better, Drink More

Even four cups a day! Coffee can be good for you, and not just for waking you up. A series of recent scientific studies show drinking abundant good brew can prevent heart disease and dementia and help you live longer. But how and when you prepare are key.

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Society

Birkenstocks To Barefoot Leguanos: Are “Health Shoes” Actually Good For Your Feet?

Birkenstock shoes are more popular than ever, selling some 30 million pairs in 2023. The German brand, founded in 1897, and others — from Dr. Scholl’s wooden sandals to barefoot shoes by Leguano, Joe Nimble or Vivobarefoot — have an aura of being healthy and good for your feet. But does the science support this clog craze?

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Society

Flight Attendants Have No Exit From Midair Internet Fame — And Infamy

Whether portrayed as heroes or villains, fight attendants increasingly find themselves the unwilling stars of viral videos. And sudden TikTok notoriety can take a considerable toll on the cabin crew’s wellbeing.

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Society

Here’s A Scientific Guide To Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions

From setting up attainable goals to enlisting the support of others, there are some scientific and behavioral strategies that can help you keep your New Year’s resolutions.

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In The News

Poland’s Five Best Strawberry Recipes — Sweet And Savory

Strawberries go hand-in-hand with summer. But they’re not just for desserts, as some of these five delicious recipes show.

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In The News

Buenos Aires Wakes Up To The Importance Of New Age Siestas

Companies and universities in Argentina are encouraging naps to boost the productivity and mood of students and workers.

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Society

Runners Of The World, Get Lost!

A feet-up mini manifesto deploring the modern (and very public) obsession with the sport of running. I’ll walk, thank you…

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Food / Travel

Great News From Mediterranean Diet Experts: French Fries Are Good For You!

NAPLES – Great news for all connoisseurs of French fries – that is, practically everyone: if it’s done correctly, frying is not bad for your health. Researchers at the Federico II University of Naples and from the nearby “Dolce & Salato” professional cooking school, have conducted a study that shows that frying isn’t bad, if […]

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