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The Atlantic

The Sit-Up Is Over

It used to dominate American fitness practice. Now it’s all but over.

Bloomberg Businessweek

How Med Spas Conquered America

Revenue is growing at double-digit rates, fueled by surging demand for Botox, lip fillers and weight-loss drugs.

Bon Appétit

Adult Mac and Cheese

Our creamy stovetop mac and cheese is about as easy as opening a box—and a whooooole lot more delicious.

Greater Good Magazine

How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself

Understanding the roots of self-sabotaging behavior can help us to find fixes that will make our lives more successful and less conflicted.

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The New Yorker

The Family Fallout of DNA Surprises

Through genetic testing, millions of Americans are estimated to have discovered that their parents aren’t who they thought. The news has upended relationships and created a community looking for answers.

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The New York Times

Goodbye, MSNBC. Hello, MS NOW.

The cable news network is changing its name this year because a corporate spinoff is separating MSNBC from its cousin, NBC News.

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NPR

Electricity Prices Are Climbing More Than Twice As Fast As Inflation

Electricity prices are rising more than twice as fast as overall inflation. That's especially costly during the dog days of summer when air conditioners are working hardest. In addition to hot weather, a variety of factors are causing power bills to climb, including the high cost of natural gas used to generate electricity and soaring demand from data centers.