Apollo 8’s Earthrise: The Shot Seen Round the World
Half a century ago today, a photograph from the moon helped humans rediscover Earth.
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Operation Infektion: A three-part video series on Russian disinformation
Russian Disinformation: From Cold War to Kanye
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Do Cruciferous Vegetables Really Fight Cancer?
You cannot go wrong incorporating a lot of cruciferous vegetables, which include broccoli and brussels sprouts as well as dark leafy greens like kale and arugula, in your diet.…
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The Secret to Good Health May Be a Walk in the Park
In Minneapolis-St. Paul, the nation’s healthiest urban region, almost everyone lives within a 10-minute walk of a good public park. Shouldn’t we all?…
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What Are the Effects of Vitamin B12 Deficiency?
A deficiency of B12, if left untreated, can lead to irreversible neurological problems.
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The rumored “Avatar” sequel titles and Hollywood’s hilarious struggle to name sequels
BBC News reported on Nov. 1 that, according to documentation it observed, the four planned Avatar sequels may be titled as follows:
Do High-Cholesterol Foods Raise Your Cholesterol?
The best evidence available suggests that saturated fat, rather than dietary cholesterol per se, is the major contributor to serum cholesterol.…
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Why this Asian city wraps its towers in ‘cocoons’
Enveloped in sheets of blue, green and yellow, the towers in Peter Steinhauer's photographs possess an almost sculptural quality. These temporary facades may serve a practical purpose, but their vibrant colors and geometric surfaces produce a mesmerizing contrast with the surrounding skyline.…
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How to Harness Your Anxiety
Research shows that we can tame anxiety to use it as a resource.
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Are Calcium Supplements Safe?
Kidney stones are a known risk, but studies have investigated other potential safety concerns, including an increased risk of death, cancer and heart disease.…
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The Secret to Aging Well? Contentment
Despite having many friends in their 70s, 80s and 90s, I’ve been far too slow to realize that how we respond to aging is a choice made in the mind, not in the gym.…
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Martin Mull Has a Few Thoughts About Aging
The wry Mr. Mull talks about his latest sitcom, “The Cool Kids”; growing old; “Roseanne”; and the current state of Hollywood.…
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Brilliant Brothers Butt Heads in This Excerpt From Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Mycroft and Sherlock
Some NBA legends become sports announcers. Other become movie stars. But only one has branched out into writing mystery novels starring Sherlock Holmes’ older brother.…
Fly Far Away From Reality in the Pages of October’s New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books
These are some times we’re living in. While it’s important to keep aware and informed when it comes to current events, sometimes a literary escape can be excellent therapy.…
Preventing Muscle Loss as We Age
Sarcopenia, a decline in skeletal muscle in older people, contributes to loss of independence.
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Using Tai Chi to Build Strength
Tai chi moves can be easily learned and executed by people of all ages and states of health, even elderly people in wheelchairs.…
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Strategies for Long-Distance Caregiving
When a loved one in another state is ill, virtually attending appointments is only part of the solution.
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All the New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books You Need to Put On Your Radar This Fall
Fall means colder days, longer nights, and the first waves of panic about holiday shopping. We’ve already told you all about the films you might be interested in but collected here—in a list that numbers nearly 100 entries—is the season’s vast array of sci-fi and fantasy books.…
How Your Brain Morphs Stressful Family Vacations Into Pleasant Memories
There may be a lot of bickering, but your memory creates a nostalgia-inducing highlight reel that makes you want to plan the next trip.…
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When We Eat, or Don’t Eat, May Be Critical for Health
A growing body of research suggests that our bodies function optimally when we align our eating patterns with our circadian rhythms.…
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How Not to Let Your Phone Ruin Your Vacation
Strategies for traveling without letting your phone keep you from enjoying your trip.
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Take a Walk in the Woods. Doctor’s Orders.
“Forest bathing,” or immersing yourself in nature, is being embraced by doctors and others as a way to combat stress and improve health.…
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Is There Such a Thing as ‘Traveler’s Constipation’?
Traveler’s constipation is probably real. And the scientific evidence behind it is fascinating.
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Ivana Trump, In and Out of the Spotlight
The first of the president’s three wives has said very little about her ex-husband since he took office. “But we speak,” she points out.…
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China’s forgotten village swallowed by nature
Like something straight out of a fairytale, the abandoned village of Houtouwan on Shengshan Island, part of the Shengsi Archipelago off the eastern coast of China, has recently become an internet sensation and an unusual travel hotspot.…
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Is Alkaline Water Really Better for You?
What’s behind the claims that alkaline water will “energize” and “detoxify” the body and lead to “superior hydration”?
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The Ascension of Cauliflower
Food companies are capitalizing on the low-carb, gluten-free trend by using vegetables like cauliflower to replace flour, rice and other simple carbs.…
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When Doctors Downplay Women’s Health Concerns
Bias can lead doctors to dismiss women’s health problems. Here’s how to get the care you need.
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How Can Oats, Which Don’t Contain Gluten, Be Labeled ‘Gluten Free’?
Oats, water, even sneakers may be advertised as “gluten-free.”
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Stop Sharing Details From Your Personal History on Facebook
If the last few weeks of Facebook scandals have revealed anything, it’s that the social network already knows way too much about us.…