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Hometown Adventures
Embark on a local outing to rediscover your surroundings — and a new side of yourself.
How Good Is Your Tap Water?
Curious what’s in your tap water? Check out the Environmental Working Group’s new Tap Water Database.
Crispy Kale Chips With Sea Salt
An indulgent side dish for dinner — or a healthier snack alternative to chips. Roasting brings out smoky, buttery flavors and creates an irresistible, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
6 Exercises for Healthy Hips
Our experts show us how to prevent and recover from hip issues with a series of simple moves.
The Neurobic Workout
These four brain-stimulating workouts can improve coordination, balance, and focus.
PUMPING IRONY: Trials and Tribulations
Elderly Americans who volunteer for drug trials seldom make the cut. That makes it more difficult for researchers to know just how their new product will work for folks who often need it the most.
Can Yeast Overgrowth Make You Feel Drunk?
Technically, yes. Too much candida in your gut microbiome can lead to a condition called auto-brewery syndrome.
Sweet Potato Fries With Chimichurri
Coat the potatoes in cornstarch or arrowroot powder before baking for extra-crispy fries.
Why Meaningful Encounters Matter
Loneliness is a huge health risk for us all. Here are ways to create more high-quality connections.
Kate Septynski Booth’s Success Story
Overcoming her fear of heights, one woman climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of the global water crisis.
What Is Fake Meat? Benefits, Risks, and Plant-Based Options Explained
Meat substitutes are everywhere — but they’re not all created equal.
8 Ways Exercise Makes You Gorgeous
Regular exercise also gives you a healthy, glowing look and an unmistakable va-va-voom that you just can’t get any other way.
8 Hidden Toxins Lurking in Your Cleaning Products
We assume they are safe. But in fact, many popular household cleaners are dangerously toxic. Learn about the eight scariest substances hiding under your kitchen sink, and how to replace them with safer, more natural options that really work.