An anti-American protester holding a "Down with USA" sign at a funeral in Tehran for IRGC Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri and other Iranian military leaders killed in Operation Epic Fury on April 1, 2026.

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Beyond helping cakes rise and deodorizing refrigerators, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) has gained attention on social media as a health remedy: People are mixing it into water for everything from ...

Note: While research on alcohol is evolving, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says drinking less or not at all is better for your health. With Americans drinking at record lows, and the ...

The mindful movement has become popular online. You won’t bulk up if you practice it, but it can improve balance and reduce stress. Li Li, a kinesiologist at Georgia Southern University, demonstrates ...

Start a conversation. Research suggests you won’t regret it. By Jancee Dunn A few months ago, my parents visited me at The New York Times. As we rode the elevator to my floor, my father greeted almost ...

Reporter In a fast-paced world, it can be hard to find the time to slow down. But doing and consuming less—whether that be avoiding driving or refraining from shopping—can lower your carbon footprint.

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As an orthopedic physical therapist and conditioning coach, I’ve built my life around strength, health, and movement. Sports have always been central to who I am—running, weightlifting, and higher ...