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Prince Bhojwani never thought of himself as a negative person, until three trips to the hospital in one month forced him to reconsider.Before May 2018, he was a healthy but...

Not a gym rat? Here’s how to get started on an outdoor exercise routine
Between the sweat smell, fluorescent lights and omnipresent television screens, April Herring has never connected with going to the gym.Instead, she runs, bikes, hikes, plays tennis, pickleball and football —...

New to riding a sleeper train in Europe? Here’s what to know
As more people reconsider how they travel on a warming planet, a small but growing contingent in Europe wants to switch from high-emission, short-haul planes to more climate-friendly sleeper trains.But...

For a Memorial Day barbecue, update side dishes to keep the flavor, lose some fat
A typical spread at a Memorial Day barbecue might not scream “healthy,” but nutritionists see an opportunity in those gloppy, heavy side dishes.In short, it pays to be sneaky.Take classic...

If you’ve tried meditating but can’t sit still, here’s how – and why – to try again
The first time Marcelle Hutchins sat down to meditate, she put on a guided session, relaxed her shoulders and tried to close her eyes. She lasted two minutes.“I had a...

We know late-night screens are bad for sleep. How do you stop doomscrolling in bed?
Like many of us, Jessica Peoples has heard the warnings about excessive screen time at night. Still, she estimates spending 30 to 60 minutes on her phone before going to...

To feed a crowd for Easter brunch, bake your eggs. Two chefs offer their recipes
As anyone who has ever made breakfast for a crowd can attest, it’s no fun stressing over how people like their eggs, or churning out pancakes until everyone but the...

Chefs see a more confident, local Irish cuisine going well beyond meat and potatoes
It may come as a surprise that one of Ireland’s most renowned chefs opened a Spanish tapas place for his first restaurant in Galway. That was 2008, though, a time...

New to riding a sleeper train? Here’s the best way to book tickets
As more people reconsider how they travel on a warming planet, a small but growing contingent in Europe wants to switch from high-emission, short-haul planes to more climate-friendly sleeper trains.But...

Climate-conscious travelers are jumpstarting Europe’s sleeper trains
After being gently rocked awake in her sleeper cabin, Sarah Marks spent the morning of her 29th birthday watching the Alps zip past the windows of her overnight train to...

This year, why not make custom chocolates for, or with, your Valentine?
Since Cadbury popularized the fancy box of chocolates in the 19th century, the link between love and those darkly sweet treats has only grown stronger — thanks partly to years...

If you can’t afford your favorite Sriracha brand, try this
Bottles of a leading brand of Sriracha hot sauce are suddenly hard to find, driving up prices for them as high as $150 — but there are alternatives to opening...