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6 Small, Everyday Things Physical Therapists Wish You’d Stop Doing

Keep it up and you could see pain, decreased mobility, and even injury in the future.

I’m a Death Expert. I Designed Eight Questions to Help You Think About Dying

The modern era has eroded the myths and traditions of death. But there’s a way to create your own belief system.

How to Deal With a Narcissist When You Can’t Avoid Them, According to a Psychologist

While it’s always advisable to give narcissists a wide berth, it’s not always possible. Stylist asked the experts how to manage narcissistic behaviour when you can’t avoid it.

Are You a Platonist or an Aristotelian?

Your answer may determine how happy you can be.

Why Food Recalls Are Everywhere Right Now

Contaminated food from McDonald’s, Boar’s Head, and more is making Americans sick.

“Not Medically Necessary”: Inside the Company Helping America’s Biggest Health Insurers Deny Coverage for Care

When companies like Aetna or UnitedHealthcare want to rein in costs, they turn to EviCore, whose business model depends on turning down payments for care recommended by doctors for their patients.

You Should Be Doing Hamstring Stretches Every Day—Here’s Why (and 7 To Try)

Trainers share their favorite ways to loosen up.

A Simple Exercise to Help You Check Your Biases

The author introduces PRISM, a set of five science-backed tools designed to help managers and teams unlearn unconscious biases: Perspective-Taking, pRosocial Behavior, Individuation, Stereotype Replacement, and Mindfulness.

Do Men and Women Process Pain Differently?

According to a new study, your sex may determine how well you respond to pain relief medication.

This Brilliant Trick Makes THE Best Sweet Potatoes of All Time (They’re So Crispy!)

The best sweet potatoes of your life.

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