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The Doctor Is in the House: Rangan Chatterjee, MBChB
Rangan Chatterjee, MBChB, is on a mission to improve individual well-being and transform the doctor–patient relationship with a simple message: Good health begins at home.
On Hunger: A Memoir on Trauma, Shame, and Body Image
Roxane Gay’s bold account of her weight issues offers insight into the connections between trauma, shame, and body image.
Where Have All the Birds Gone?
Recent findings reveal sharp losses in bird populations across Europe. Scientists think agricultural pesticide use may have a role.
Creative Inspiration: Manoush Zomorodi
Journalist Manoush Zomorodi shows how exchanging your smartphone for moments of discomfort can boost creativity.
On Dying Well
A pioneering palliative-care expert shares his insights on the power of finding peace and possibility at the end of life.
Better Sleep, Better Marriage?
How much you sleep could influence marital arguments, a recent study says.
Want to Feel More Body Positive? Get Out in Nature.
Research indicates that exposure to natural settings might boost your body image.
The Personal Pilgrimage
Pilgrimages — religious and otherwise — can connect you with the past, forge new relationships, and help you feel part of something greater than yourself.
How to Be Happy
New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner’s new book offers lessons from experts and the world’s happiest people for boosting the well-being of communities and the people who live in them.
Purpose Driven: David Freeman
Personal training and coaching weren’t part of athlete David Freeman’s original plan. But, once he discovered them as his calling, there was no looking back.
Olympic Spirit: Julia Mancuso
After a two-year hiatus from competition, four-time Olympic medalist Julia Mancuso has set her sights on the 2018 Winter Games — and inspiring the next generation of athletes.
Owning Her Glow: Latham Thomas
Author and lifestyle coach Latham Thomas is helping women find, embrace, and shine their inner light throughout their lives.
Dramatic Insect Decline in Germany Has Scientists Buzzing
A 76 percent drop in flying insects in German nature reserves has some experts concerned about an “ecological Armageddon.”
Deliberate Rest
A Silicon Valley tech consultant explains why working less can actually improve your productivity.
Broader Horizons: Cassie De Pecol
Globetrotter and peace ambassador Cassie De Pecol shares how following her dream led to the adventure of a lifetime.
Safe Havens for Animals
Animal sanctuaries provide rewarding opportunities for volunteers and vacationers.
Toward a Meaningful Life
Psychologist Emily Esfahani Smith challenges our fixation on happiness and maintains that true satisfaction comes from creating a life of purpose.
Life Outside the Box: Lauren Singer
Zero-waste advocate Lauren Singer is helping people lighten their environmental footprint — one container at a time.
Teaching Mindfulness to Kids
Susan Kaiser Greenland offers insights on how meditation can benefit kids and adults alike.
Probiotic Protection for Babies
A new study finds that feeding newborns beneficial bacteria reduces their risk of death from a common infection.
Behind the Scenery: People of Yellowstone
A new book highlights the diverse group of humans — including maintenance crews, wranglers, and scientists — that protect and conserve America’s first national park.