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6 Morning Routines for Better Sleep
Did you know that making your bed in the morning ups your chances of sleeping well at night?
Pickled Beets
These ginger-infused pickled beets can be processed in a hot-water bath for longevity — or simply refrigerated and used within a month.
Ashanti Branch on Creativity, Mental Health, and Real-World Choices
The nonprofit founder and educator talks about how best to invest in kids.
Decibel Levels for 20 Common Sounds
From quiet to deafening, here are average decibel levels for everyday sounds in the world around us.
Fitness Data Explained
Wearable fitness devices collect a lot of information. Learn how to make the most of yours.
How to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as an Ally
A Latina writer and coach offers ideas for education, advocacy, and community connection.
PUMPING IRONY: The Honeymoon’s Over
With the White House pushing Congress to allow the government to negotiate drug pricing, Big Pharma wonders, Where’s the love?
How Much Caffeine Is Right for Me?
To figure out how much caffeine — if any — is OK for you, try eliminating it for a couple of weeks and then reintroducing it.
Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive?
FDA’s inaction hinders development of affordable hearing aids.
Megan Larsen’s Success Story
When Megan Larsen traded her sedentary suburban life for a rural hobby farm, she lost 170 pounds and was able to climb back in the saddle.
9 Ways to Expand Your Food Palate
Experimenting with what you put on your plate can open you up to new flavors — and even help you find ways to enjoy foods you’ve previously avoided.
Colon-Cancer Testing Comes Home
A new home test called the fecal immunochemical test might help millions of Americans who are behind on colonoscopy screenings.
The True Source of a Runner’s High?
Could endocannabinoids —not endorphins — be the answer?