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What is the Difference Between Deodorants and Antiperspirants?
Hoping to avoid body odor? Try clothing made from natural textiles — and make your own healthy deodorant!

What Does “Organic” Really Mean?
The term is much more regulated than it used to be. Look for the USDA Organic label, which means that at least 95 percent of the ingredients are mostly free of pesticides and fertilizers.

PUMPING IRONY: Epic Fail?
Elderly patients are often tagged with a “failure to thrive” label when doctors simply don’t want to spend the time and energy to determine a specific diagnosis. While leading geriatricians continue to argue against the designation, others point to its more salutary effects.

Korean-Style Tempeh Lettuce Wraps
Grilled tempeh is served in butter-lettuce leaves and topped with chopped kimchi.

Why Do Certain Clothes Smell Worse Than Others After We Sweat?
Polyester promotes odor-causing bacteria called Micrococci. Cotton does not.

6 Ways to Defuse a Bad Situation
A variety of stresses have turned many public interactions into angry encounters. Learn how to calm yourself — and the situation — with these strategies.

What Does “Grassfed” Really Mean?
Look for American Grassfed Association certification, which means animals were raised 100 percent on grass and forage — not grain.

Why Do Some People Sweat Excessively?
Though rare, hyperhidrosis can cause someone to sweat a lot.

How to Know When to Quit
We tend to think giving up is a sign of weakness, but in the right context, quitting can be a strength. Our experts explain how to know when it’s time to throw in the towel.

PUMPING IRONY: Is It Time for a New Take on Dementia?
As Big Pharma continues to flail away on the Alzheimer’s front, new research increasingly turns toward identifying lifestyle changes that can lower the risk of falling prey to the disease.

CHANGING LIVES: Ali Sorour
How choosing fitness helped one man cope with the grief of losing his wife of more than 40 years.

Does Sweating Change With Age?
From birth to puberty to perimenopause and menopause in women, sweating changes a lot.

Grilled Corn and Quinoa Salad
Inspired by the Indigenous foods of South America, this medley of nutty quinoa and caramelized grilled corn makes a great main course for plant-based diners or a satisfying side for omnivores.