A Luxe Lavender Oil That Transcends Lavender Clichés

Nine years after launching her neroli and jasmine infused oils, beauty entrepreneur Linda Rodin gives the much-beloved flower a fresh, more invigorating aroma in a face and body oil.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Join Manchester United

Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced on Thursday that he would join Manchester United.

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In a Rare Move, USA Water Polo Swims to the East Coast

USA Water Polo, which is firmly rooted in California, is bringing its women’s national team to New York this weekend not just to expand the sport but to show that the team is actually the world’s best.

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Desperately Seeking a Necktie to Love

Columnist Ralph Gardner Jr. on his quest to find a tie that he both liked and could afford. It was a trying experience, to say the least.

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Peter Sagan: The Rock Star of Cycling

Sagan won’t win the Tour de France this year. But he is still the most thrilling cyclist in the sport.

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The Week the NBA's Rich Get Richer

The NBA’s marquee free agents are now worth more than ever—and the league’s best teams suddenly have the money to sign them.

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Brazil Taps New Antidoping Chief

Brazil has replaced the head of its antidoping agency just weeks before the Olympics begin, adding to the uncertainty around efforts to keep the Summer Games clean.

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Woes Confound Rio in Run-Up to Olympic Games

A string of embarrassing incidents and local crises five weeks before the Olympics kick off in Rio has put organizers on edge and left many foreigners wondering whether the troubled tourist destination is ready.

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A Brooklyn Grocery Puts Ornery Shoppers on Trial

Food co-op’s court system rules on members accused of ‘extremely uncooperative behavior;’ the case of the SodaStream Four

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Zika May Affect Infants Even Without Microcephaly, Study Finds

Zika virus infection in utero may cause additional birth defects.

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Don't Eat Raw Cookie Dough, FDA Warns After E. Coli Outbreak

Make sure you bake your cookies to avoid getting sick.

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Bullying, Excessive Internet Use Increases Teen Suicide Risk, Study Finds

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among teens, study shows.

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This Pocketable Camera Gear Will Transform Your Travel Photos

Want to take your travel photography to the next level? Ditch the hulking DSLR for a trio of small shooters with superpowers.

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A Winery Bike Tour Through Napa: The Pros and Cons

After years of listening to friends extol their winery-bike-tour experiences, Lettie Teague finally decided to find out what she might have been missing.

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A Waffle-Lover's Tour of Belgium's Beach Towns

The country’s signature sweet tastes even better at its charming seaside. Five places to find the fluffiest, crispiest and most decadent Belgian waffles. Plus: Advice on the easiest way to explore the Belgian coast.

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Jeep Renegade: Built in Italy, Inspired by Moab

Fiat Chrysler more than satisfies expectations from brand loyalists with the latest Jeep version, the Renegade, a feat of globalization.

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Is There a Mao Jacket in Your Future?

No need to shy away from Chinoiserie, a buzzy menswear trend that you can adopt in varying degrees

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Well: Milk and Other Surprising Ways to Stay Hydrated

A new “beverage hydration index” provides evidence-based suggestions for how to most efficiently hydrate.

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Well: Parenting Our Children After We Die

Following the lead of other patients with cancer, I have composed two different documents to buffer my girls from the misery that ensues when a parent dies, writes Susan Gubar.

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Opinion: The Illicit Perks of the M.D. Club

The insurance system is broken. No wonder doctors take shortcuts when it comes to their own care.

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Betsey Johnson Trades Hamptons House for a Malibu Mobile Home

“I have changed my life completely,”said the 73-year-old fashion designer, who said she is moving to an “amazing community of surfer dudes.”

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Sky-High Tribeca Penthouse Seeks $30 Million

At 30 Park Place, the unit may have the highest terrace of any residential tower in the city.

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High Rises for Retirees

New high-rises are in the works for active seniors looking for retirement communities in the heart of the city.

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How Bad Vacations Are Like Bad Relationships

Author Michael Hainey on a misguided solo trip to a desolate five-star mountain resort in Wyoming

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A Group of Private Islands in Connecticut Seeks $78 Million

Located in the Thimble Islands archipelago off the coast of Branford, the eight rocky islands were collected over many years by one wealthy family.

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Estimate of U.S. Transgender Population Doubles to 1.4 Million Adults

The new figure is likely to raise questions about the sufficiency of services to support a population that may be larger than many assumed.

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In Barcelona, Gaudí Meets Luxury

Transforming a grand family home in Barcelona into 26 apartments involves restoring modernista details—and replacing sculpted bear paws.

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Well: At the End of Life, What Would Doctors Do?

They don’t really die differently. But many speak of a deepening connection to the people who matter most.

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Well: The ‘Intentional Summer’ Challenge: Play an Outdoor Game

If you remember late suburban nights playing flashlight tag or Ghost in the Graveyard under the streetlights, this one’s for you.

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Skin Deep: What’s All the Fuss About Pollution-Fighting Skin Care?

Here, doctors outline a savvy defense against environmental attacks.

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Get Through Airport Customs Faster With This Free App

Skip paper forms and kiosks with Mobile Passport—and get on the fastest border-control line at large U.S. airports. It’s a model for how government and the tech industry can team up to join the mobile revolution, writes Geoffrey A. Fowler.

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The Never-Ending Sale

As retailers extend discounts past their ‘final hours,’ shoppers adjust to perpetual promotions,

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Designers Reimagine the Suit

Amid an increasingly informal world, European labels are sending softer, more relaxed silhouettes and non-matching or sportier pants down the runways.

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How to Pack the Right Punch

Ease of serving and the opportunity to be creative are just some of the appeals of a summer punch bowl

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A Jewelry Designer's Prehistoric Inspiration

Monique Péan’s rare, fossilized dinosaur bone influenced pieces in several of her high-end collections.

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New Life for the Skirted Swimsuit

Today’s trendy skirted swimsuits are cleverly designed—and not frumpy. How to make them work with the right colors and shapes?

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Do-It-Yourself Painting Fad Puts Couples in a Ticklish Spot

‘Body art’ requires a large canvas, all-natural paint and a cover story; ‘Why is she giving you that look?’

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Professional Golf's Continental Divide Is Growing

Why the PGA Tour and the European Tour don’t see eye-to-eye on the future of golf.

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The Tennis Phenom Who Chose to Be Terrible

Before he started winning with a one-handed backhand, Dominic Thiem had to lose—a lot.

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Marcus Willis's Dream Ends at Wimbledon

Marcus Willis, ranked No. 772, won his first-round match at Wimbledon and got to play Roger Federer on Centre Court. That is where his dream run ended.

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Well: F.D.A. Ruins Raw Cookie Dough for Everybody

Investigations traced the source of an E. coli outbreak to flour that was produced in November 2015 at the General Mills facility in Kansas City, Mo.

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Travelers to Dominican Republic Lead Among Those Testing Positive for Zika in New York City

Results from the latest tests were a stark reminder that many of the most popular destinations for New Yorkers in the Caribbean and Latin America pose a serious health risk.

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Lawmakers Urge John Kerry to Press U.N. for Haiti Cholera Response

Angry over a six-year epidemic traced to United Nations peacekeepers, 158 members of Congress asked Mr. Kerry to push for a solution, including reparations.

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Well: Most Women Prefer to Go Bare, Citing Hygiene (and Baffling Doctors)

A new study confirmed the widespread practice of pubic hair grooming, and indicated that the thinking behind the practice is changing.

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Well: When Doctors Have Conflicts of Interest

What should a doctor say to a patient if he gets royalties for prescribing a drug or implanting a device?

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Well: Fat Dad: The Coffee and Cigarette Diet

Determined to fit into a bathing suit, my dad declared he was on the “Super Model Diet”: hot coffee, cold coffee, coffee shakes, coffee bread, unlimited cigarettes and water.

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Roman Coppola's Long-Planned Trip to Italy

The filmmaker has his bag packed. But a new baby on the way may keep him at home this summer.

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5 Patriotic Places to Get Your R&R

Former military sites across the U.S. have been remade into enticing destinations, welcoming visitors to sleep, golf, drink craft beer and view art exhibits. No basic training required

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Tennis Style: The Return of Wimbledon White

As garish colors and regrettable patterns invade the pro-tennis circuit, designers are rediscovering classic whites—and investing them with retro charm

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Five Millennia of Swimming Pools

The swimming pool is older than many of the Egyptian pyramids. Amanda Foreman on the road from ritual baths to the palaces of Hollywood.

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Houses with Home-Brew Potential

Three properties that offer a chance for DIY brewing

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How Online Lenders Can Finance Home Improvements

Financing from the peer-to-peer lending sector—with companies like LendingClub, Prosper and Upstart—can be used to cover upgrades at home.

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Steve Wynn's Onetime Lake Tahoe Estate Seeks $45 Million

Known as Old Forge, the property that once belonged to the casino mogul includes 210 feet on the lake, a pier and a main home with a gym and a four-car garage.

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Well: Could Environmental Chemicals Shape Our Exercise Habits?

Mice exposed in the womb to phthalates, found in everything from plastic bottles to shampoos, grew up to be less active.

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Latest Plan to Cut Medicare Drug Payments Leaves Senators Skeptical

A federal health official promised to try to prevent harm to patients, but cited significant out-of-pocket costs for many patients under the status quo.

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Justices’ Orders Underscore Ruling Against Abortion Limits

The Supreme Court let stand appellate court decisions that had blocked abortion restrictions in Mississippi and Wisconsin.

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Sports of The Times: In Pat Summitt, a Toughness Greater Than Invincibility

Like Muhammad Ali, Summitt, a tough leader as Tennessee’s basketball coach, brought the world along on her journey while fighting a progressive disease with no known cure.

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So Busy at Work, No Time to Do the Job

As companies preach collaboration among their ranks, a growing share of bosses’ time is spent coordinating, directing traffic and overseeing employees who may or may not report directly to them. Managers say the push for teamwork, innovation and speed has left them little time to do real work.

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Argentina Urges Messi to Reconsider Retirement From National Team

Argentines are begging for their star soccer player, Lionel Messi, to reconsider his resignation from the national soccer team.

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Former NFL Coach Buddy Ryan Passes Away

Buddy Ryan, the engineer behind the Super Bowl XX-winning Chicago Bears’ 46 defense, died Tuesday at the age of 82.

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How to Stop Robocalls … or at Least Fight Back

Pestering pre-recorded calls are reaching record highs, and even hit our cellphones. Joanna Stern offers ways you can try to stop them.

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Drinkable sunscreen offers a new form of skin protection

Only 14% of men and 30% percent of women in the US use sunscreen – and about one-third of those don’t use enough. Is digestible sunscreen the answer?

The US skincare market is expected to reach $11bn by 2018, proving that people are more than willing to pay to keep their skin healthy and looking youthful. But expert advice on how to maintain good skin hasn’t changed much over the years.

The bottom line remains: wear sunscreen. Apply it liberally and wear a hat for insurance. Maybe just try to stay in the shade if you can.

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Quels Imbéciles! Soccer Rowdies Have Parisian Dogs Howling

Followers of the international tournament throng the Champ de Mars near the Eiffel Tower, once a favorite canine promenade.

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Jason Day to Skip Rio Olympics

Jason Day became the latest golfer to withdraw his name from Olympic consideration Tuesday, citing the outbreak of the Zika virus in Brazil.

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Pat Summitt, Champion of Women's Basketball, Dies at 64

Pat Summitt, the winningest coach in Division I college basketball history and uplifted the women’s game from obscurity to national prominence during her 38-year career at Tennessee, has died at 64.

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Microsoft Rolls Out Gentler, Less Confusing Windows 10 Upgrade Message

If your computer runs Windows 7 or Windows 8, you’ve seen pop-up boxes from Microsoft prodding you to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. After Windows users complained about confusing and overly pushy marketing, Microsoft is making its upgrade prompt a bit more gentle.

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After Brexit, England's Defeat by Tiny Iceland Crushes Stiff Upper Lips

The English have set aside their gift for understatement in the midst of a turbulent week bookended by the twin shocks of the Brexit vote and a humiliating defeat in soccer at the hands of tiny Iceland.

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Well: Dean Karnazes Runs the Silk Road

The ultramarathoner will be following the Silk Road for a 12-day, 326-mile journey through the desert and peaks of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.

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How to Find Out What the Boss Really Thinks of You

Some managers won’t give feedback for fear of angering employees. Some strategies: Acknowledge your weaknesses, press for specifics, don’t overreact.

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The Rewards of a Spontaneous Family Adventure

Why we listened to our 10-year-old son and drove hours away for a parade.

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Well: Germs in the Subway Are the Harmless Kind

Those subway poles you avoid touching because you’re convinced they are covered with harmful germs may not be as dangerous as you thought.

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Well: With Cataracts, My Own Private Light Show

Every patient experiences the development of cataracts a little differently. For me, the gray and beige high-rises in my neighborhood became a jeweled fairyland.

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Frosted Flakes as Dining Event: Welcome to the Experience Economy

In a new branded café in Times Square, Kellogg’s presents familiar cereals as premium experience. Will customers buy it?

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When Your Gym Is Your Office

Equinox, Life Time Fitness and other health clubs are carving out larger workspaces for their members.

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Lethal Buzzers: America’s Six Most Dangerous Mosquitoes

Among the planet’s 3,000 mosquito species, here are a few offenders in the United States that can transmit diseases to humans, such as the Zika virus.

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Farrow & Ball Color Guru Joa Studholme on Kids' Rooms and Paint Dilemmas

The lead hue consultant for luxe paint company Farrow & Ball talks ceilings, the light in New York, the myth of white and why (so sorry) she can’t match your paint to your tortoiseshell cat.

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Somewhere in Time: A Search for an Antique Car Leads to True Love

How a librarian found a husband and a rare auto, both known as “Gardner.”

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Soccer Star Hope Solo on Growing Up in Washington

The Olympic champion recalls the challenges she faced in childhood and what inspired her to achieve

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Inside a Minimalist Florida Kitchen

Colombian-born designer Catalina Echavarria wanted to create ‘hang-out space’ drenched in white for her family’s home in Coconut Grove, Fla. A look at the costs.

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Senate Democrats Block Zika Bill Over Provisions

Lawmakers rejected a federal spending measure allocating $1.1 billion to fight the virus over cuts to Planned Parenthood included in the legislation.

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Well: Pelvic Exams May Not Prolong Life, a Task Force Says

Evidence is “insufficient” to assess the balance of benefits and harms of the pelvic exam, a panel of experts declared.

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Sylvan Mishima Brackett's Recipe for Crab With Salt-and-Vinegar Cucumbers

Just two cool layers—sweet crab meat and salted cucumbers—make for a satisfying salad in this recipe from the chef-owner of Rintaro in San Francisco.

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Jason Day, World’s Top Golfer, Pulls Out of Olympics Over Zika Fears

The 2015 P.G.A. Championship winner is the fourth elite golfer to drop out of the Rio Games.

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Serena Williams: ​'​Not everyone’s going to like the way I look​'​

The tennis star talks about swearing on court, dancing for Beyoncé and why she’s criticised for being both ‘too masculine’ and ‘too sexy’

There are so many sides to Serena Williams. Slick and powerful in heels and leotard, she dances, squats and bounces beside Beyoncé in the video for Sorry. She has been lauded by Claudia Rankine, whose award-winning, book-length poem Citizen last year depicted Williams “as hemmed in as any other black body thrown against our American background”. She is the world’s top-earning female athlete. And arguably more than any of her contemporaries, her body has been the focus, the point of intersection, of so many arguments about femininity, power and race that it would almost be possible to overlook the tennis.

But the tennis, of course, is unforgettable. Williams has won 21 grand slams. One more – next week at Wimbledon, say – would bring her level with Steffi Graf’s total, and only two short of Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24. Williams has been playing since she was three. In September, she turns 35. If she stays fit, if the strength holds, if she keeps winning, if young rivals prosper temperately, maybe she can hurl herself through the narrowing gap of time to leave a new number in the record books. But meanwhile, she is singing karaoke at a pre-tournament party. When a TV interviewer points out that a strap of her crop top has slipped, she gives her shoulder a brief glance. “Yeah,” she says. “I know.” Through everything, she is a self-stylist.

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Senate Democrats Say They’ll Reject Zika Bill Over Provisions

Lawmakers said they planned to block a federal spending measure allocating $1.1 billion to fight the virus over cuts to Planned Parenthood included in the legislation.

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Fixes: From Uruguay, a Model for Making Abortion Safer

Even when abortion was illegal, doctors organized to inform pregnant women of their choices and promise post-abortion treatment.

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Juno: Piercing Jupiter’s Clouds

On July 4, 2016, NASA’s Juno spacecraft will arrive to study Jupiter after a trip of nearly two billion miles.

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Well: Why Thunder and Fireworks Make Dogs Anxious

A new drug, Sileo, has been developed to help with canine noise phobia. But you play the key role in making your pet more comfortable.

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Cuomo and Billy Joel Ride for Breast Cancer Awareness

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed a bill into law that is supposed to make it easier for women to get screened for breast cancer.

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What to Give a Slugger Who Has Everything?

Red Sox slugger David Ortiz’s retirement announcement has left teams with an anxiety-inducing conundrum: What’s an appropriate present for the occasion?

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Help for Middle-of-the Night Insomnia

Doctors have some surprising suggestions for anyone who wakes up and can’t fall back asleep, the most common type of insomnia.

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Most Antidepressants Aren't Effective For Children, Study Finds

Among 14 regularly prescribed antidepressants, a new study finds only fluoxetine, known as Prozac, is more effective than a placebo.

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What Are You Talking About? Willis Wins at Wimbledon

Marcus Willis, the world’s No. 772nd-ranked player, wins a first-round match at Wimbledon. Up next: Roger Federer.

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Take a Number: The Alternative Medical Bill: $30.2 Billion

That is how much Americans spend each year on alternative and complementary medicines and procedures. None of it is covered by insurance.

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Texas Soldiers Fight for Right to Bare Arms

The Army’s Fort Hood will decide whether to let soldiers roll up their sleeves in summer heat, but some object to the look as unprofessional.

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Well: Putting Breast Cancer on a Diet

Doctors are studying whether weight loss improves survival for heavy patients.

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England Makes a Shocking Exit From Euro (Again)

Tiny Iceland pulls off huge upset of Three Lions in its major-tournament debut, advances to quarterfinals to meet host France

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Police Officer's Stress Buster

Colleen Quinn, of the New York Police Department, went from yoga skeptic to yoga teacher and now shares techniques for freeing the mind and body of stress with her fellow officers in the 109th Precinct.

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Making Chemo More Tolerable

With traditional chemotherapy still the go-to method of treating many cancers, physicians and researchers are trying new ways to ease side effects and make the treatment less toxic.

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Doctors Try to Avoid Doing Double Mastectomies

The number of breast-cancer patients choosing the radical surgery has soared, and some cancer specialists are trying to persuade women to choose more conservative treatments.

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Lawn-Mower Chores Can Prove a Peril to Children

Think again about those lawn-mower chores: More than 9,000 youngsters are injured in the U.S. every year while mowing the lawn, a new study says.

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Italy Knocks Out Spain in Euro 2016

Spain had no answers for Italy’s swarming defense and precise organization.

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AstraZeneca Pushes to Protect Crestor From Generic Competition

The drug maker is trying to get its popular anticholesterol pill approved to treat children who have a rare disease characterized by high cholesterol.

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An N.Y.U. Study Gone Wrong, and a Top Researcher Dismissed

The university and a federal investigation discovered a series of violations in the study of an experimental, mind-altering drug.

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Well: When It’s Not Just a Boo-Boo: The Push to Treat Children’s Pain

Experts say that pediatric pain has long been underrecognized and undertreated, with serious long-term consequences.

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Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony to Lead U.S. Basketball Team in Rio

Even without LeBron James and Stephen Curry, 11 of the 12 players on the U.S. Team were All-Stars or first-team All-NBA selections in the last two seasons.

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Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony to Lead U.S. Basketball Team in Rio

Even without LeBron James and Stephen Curry, 11 of the 12 players on the U.S. Team were All-Stars or first-team All-NBA selections in the last two seasons.

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After Another National Failure, Messi Steps Away from Argentina

The world’s best player quits national team on heels of missed penalty in Copa America loss to Chile.

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Reactions: Letters to the Editor

Readers react to articles in Science Times.

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Well: Disney Princesses Do Change Girls — and Boys, Too

A study found that for both boys and girls, higher princess involvement (through toys, products and media consumption) was associated with higher levels of stereotypically female behavior.

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The New Health Care: Low Prices for Vaccines Can Come at a Great Cost

Sometimes raising the prices of drugs makes sense to prevent shortages.

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Hatching Treefrogs

Exploring the science of how treefrogs hatch.

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Well: The Connections Between Spanking and Aggression

In a study, children who were spanked were more likely to show disruptive, aggressive behaviors later on — and to be spanked more in the future.

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Senate to Take Up House Bill on Zika Funding, Barbs and All

Lawmakers will consider a measure that contains $1.1 billion for Zika preparation and prevention, but that also has some poison-pill provisions likely to drive off any Democratic support.

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Well: The Challenges of Male Friendships

Consciously or otherwise, many men believe that talking about personal matters with other men is not manly.

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Chapeau! Stylish cycling gear for the road

From action cameras to heads-up displays, we select gear to propel you to the front of the peloton this season

• Filament: a custom carbon-fibre bicycle made for one

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How was your weekend running?

Running as catharsis and as part of a wider, inclusive group of running communities can only help in bad times. How was your weekend running, and did it bring PBs and some much-needed endorphins?

Two of the most important things about running for me are its quality of catharsis - a good run can usually make even grim things seem better - and it’s supportive, inclusive and kind communities. Not one community, but many - whether it’s this wonderful group of individuals below the line, a running club, an online forum, or the nervous and jokey chat at the start line of a race. Thank god for the running communities over the last few days, then.

On Sunday, after not very much sleep and some runs that - for once - did not make me feel any better - I lined up for the Harry Hawkes 10 for the first time. Having finally felt like I was coming back into form, I wanted to properly race it, but was nervous that negative thoughts and a general atmosphere of doom might not help my head. So I took a leaf out of Asta’s book, and ran it “blind”. Oh well, ok, not quite: I put a strip of gaffer tape over my Garmin, turned in on at the start but didn’t peek until after I’d finished. This allowed me to judge, post-race, whether the patches that felt hardest really had been.

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How was your weekend running?

Running as catharsis and as part of a wider, inclusive group of running communities can only help in bad times. How was your weekend running, and did it bring PBs and some much-needed endorphins?

Two of the most important things about running for me are its quality of catharsis - a good run can usually make even grim things seem better - and it’s supportive, inclusive and kind communities. Not one community, but many - whether it’s this wonderful group of individuals below the line, a running club, an online forum, or the nervous and jokey chat at the start line of a race. Thank god for the running communities over the last few days, then.

On Sunday, after not very much sleep and some runs that - for once - did not make me feel any better - I lined up for the Harry Hawkes 10 for the first time. Having finally felt like I was coming back into form, I wanted to properly race it, but was nervous that negative thoughts and a general atmosphere of doom might not help my head. So I took a leaf out of Asta’s book, and ran it “blind”. Oh well, ok, not quite: I put a strip of gaffer tape over my Garmin, turned in on at the start but didn’t peek until after I’d finished. This allowed me to judge, post-race, whether the patches that felt hardest really had been.

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Bagdanda Journal: Demand for ‘Himalayan Viagra’ Fungus Heats Up, Maybe Too Much

Caterpillar fungus, hailed as an aphrodisiac, can top $50,000 a pound and is important for local income, but it is becoming more scarce. Some suspect climate change.

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Fast-Fashion Castoffs Fuel Global Recycling Network

The rise of fast fashion has created a tsunami of inexpensive castoff clothing from the U.S. that often ends up resold or reprocessed into pillow stuffing or other goods in the same low-wage countries where it was made.

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Chile Wins Copa America

Chile beat Argentina and Lionel Messi in penalty kicks to win the Copa America on Sunday in a repeat of the tournament’s 2015 final.

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England's Goal: Avoid Disaster

The Three Lions’ Euro 2016 round-of-16 clash against Iceland on Monday comes more than 10 years since they last logged a knockout-round win at a major tournament.

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Why a Pair of No. 1 Picks Won't Make it Sunny in Philadelphia

None of the cities that previously held the top picks in both the baseball and basketball drafts was able to turn their good fortune into a championship.

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In Australia, This Political Race Covers a Lot of Ground

Candidates in the Outback—where campaign stops can be thousands of miles apart—cope with mud, heat and crocodiles.

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Hemingway's Homey Cuban House

One fan’s trip to the author’s newly accessible Cuban abode leads her to a new appreciation of humble furnishings

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A Flower Arrangement Inspired by Arshile Gorky

Floral designer Lindsey Taylor plucks blooms from the June garden to riff on Arshile Gorky’s poignant portrait of himself and his mother

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Three Books Every Geek Should Read This Summer

These techy titles delve into the worlds of emoji, electronics and detective work that relies on search algorithms.

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Is Novak Djokovic Going to Slam 2016?

Novak Djokjovic is a runaway favorite at Wimbledon, the No. 1 seed, the world No. 1, both the smart and the lazy person’s pick.

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France Benefits From a Good Scare

After weeks of tactical experimentation, the team is slowly coming to a realization. To win games, France needs to scare the living daylights out of itself first.

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Own Goal Ends Northern Ireland's Run at Euro 2016

A late own goal by Northern Ireland gave Wales a 1-0 victory and ended the team’s run in its first World Cup or European Championship in three decades in heartbreaking fashion.

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News Analysis: Don‘t Ban Photos of Skinny Models

Prohibiting ads because of body types reinforces stereotypes instead of changing them.

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Opinion: Can You Get Over an Addiction?

Neuroscience is giving us new insights into people who abuse drugs and alcohol and new hope for their treatment.

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Opinion: 20-Something, With Menopause

How cancer made me live my life out of order.

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No Hype, Just Results: The Foundation of Effective Workout Plans

I’ve been transforming bodies since I was 18, which means I’ve been doing this more than 15 years. In that time, I’ve seemingly made every mistake possible. Following bad workouts, training too much and then too little. Crazy on metabolic conditioning, anti-cardio, anti-biceps curls…the list goes on and on. I seemingly did everything but create effective workout plans. There were times when my mistakes made me question if I was in the wrong industry. Until I realized that the obstacle is the way.

Once I started using my errors as a foundation for smarter program design, that’s when things started to change. Clients lost hundreds of pounds. Lives were transformed. And rules of fat loss and muscle gain become more reality than myth.

Instead of blindly applying proven principles, I learned to adapt concepts to individuals, learning that body types, past training history, lifestyle preferences, and injuries were all just as important as nutritional and exercise science. This is where results happen: when evidence-based practices meet individual needs and are combined with personality considerations, which help with consistency.

Add that to lessons and mentorship from the smartest coaches (Jason Ferruggia, Bill Hartman and Mike Robertson, Smitty, Cosgrove, Cressey, Verstegen, Rooney, and Ben Bruno, just to name a few) in the industry—and I was able to take my greatest strength (finding your weaknesses) and apply it in a way that could make anyone (yes, anyone) look the way they wanted.

While there’s no magic pill in fitness, applying these tips is the equivalent of digesting 15 years of training advice in 5 minutes. You ready?

Think First, Lift Second

It’s important to build plans that are fun, and this shouldn’t be overlooked. If your client loves biceps curls, you better believe you should include some variation of biceps curls. Creating a system of reward (even if by exercise) is part of the equation that allows for more focus and intensity.

But your client is not the expert. Do what they want, and ultimately you’re ignoring what they need.

While there might be those that are more physically talented, Michael Jordan’s mindset is a big reason why most people consider him the greatest athlete of all time. MJ would find his opponents weakness and exploit them relentlessly.

I take the same approach with all clients. Find your weaknesses. Suck up your pride. And train until you’re proud of a lift you used to hide.

If you think you can find your Achilles heel, start by comparing some basics:

• pulling strength to pushing (how much can you row vs. how much can you bench?)
• quad to hamstring (how much can you deadlift vs. how much can you squat?)
• upper body to lower body (how often do you train your upper body vs. lower body; not just days, but also reps and sets)

These are very simple questions, but they give you a starting point of what to look for. It’s also good to ask yourself why you avoid certain movements. Most of the time, it’s because you’re avoiding something you need to work on. If you’re not finding weaknesses, you’re probably not looking hard enough.

Appreciate 5 Pounds

When my clients first receive a workout they almost always ask the same question: It’s either:

• How much weight should I use?
• Is my strength at a good level?

My response is always the same: the weight you start with doesn’t matter. What does is making sure each training session builds on the last. I don’t care where you start or focus on arbitrary goals like “am I strong enough?” (Unless you’re preparing for a competition or make lifting a certain amount of weight your primary focus, in which case, the goal is to hit numbers). I care about progress. Become better each session, and over time you can almost guarantee you’ll see some amazing results.

“Progress” can look like many things. It might mean more reps, more sets, or shorter rest periods. These are all good goals. But if I’m being honest, far too many people always manipulate those variables and ignore a fundamental principle of resistance training: strength.

That’s why my first phase usually starts with one goal: non-max lifts with the focus of adding at least five pounds to each exercise on each workout. The five pounds doesn’t sound like much, but if accomplished, you’re looking at some serious strength gains in a very short period of time. Then you can start manipulating reps, sets, and rest, and that’s when transformation kicks into high gear.

Consistent Failure Causes Failure

If the five-pound rule sounds a little lofty, it’s probably because you’re used to using the same weights workout after workout. You know what that says to me? You’re training to failure too often. The goal of your workouts is not to beat the shit out of your body ever session. While most people use soreness as an indicator of a good (or bad) workout, it’s fools gold. Soreness isn’t a real indicator. Anyone can easily make you sore with a workout. But that doesn’t mean it’s what your body needs.

I prefer other metrics like how you feel, the type of activities you’re able to perform, how you look in the mirror, how much weight you’ve added to the bar, how you sleep, energy levels, how your clothes fit, body measurements, body fat, and many other indicators of progress.

It’s easy to leave a workout drenched or be pushed to the limit. Add enough reps and sets and even a workout of one exercise can crush your body.

But if you really want to look and feel great, then achieving progress with each workout and prioritizing recovery are goals #1 and #1A. Focus on how you feel, and the changes will follow. Put another way: every time you walk into the gym you want to be able to push yourself as hard as possible. Some days it will mean a PR (personal record), and other days it will mean finishing a workout when you normally would have taken a day off. If you’re exhausted and too sore to train with intensity, you’ll put in effort that isn’t the most efficient route to your goal.

Cardio Is Not the Enemy

Cardio is an important part of all my routines because—despite every popular meme—having a strong aerobic system is a very good thing, whether your focus is fat loss, muscle gain, improving health, or becoming a better athlete. When you lift weights your body fatigues faster. But if you have a strong aerobic system, you will stay fresh longer, meaning intensity stays higher, and you can train longer and harder.

Need a place to start? Add 1-2 cardio session that never last longer than 30 minutes, with your heart rate around 60 to 70 percent of your max. It doesn’t even have to be anything in a gym. You can jump rope, go for a hike, swim, or almost any type of lower-to-moderate intensity activity.

In the gym and not a fan of math? The goal is avoiding a “run-for-your-life” sprint mentality. Instead, crank up a treadmill to a steep incline, and walk or jog at a moderate pace. Sure, it might not be as fun as max set deadlifts, but it will make a difference.

 

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My workout: Charlie Dark, 45, night runner – ‘The best thing? You don’t need equipment’

Friends and colleagues began to say, ‘You’re a different person. What are you doing?’

I started running at night, because I was embarrassed to do it during the day. I teach poetry and creative writing in east London, and I didn’t want the children to see me sweating in the street. I loved rediscovering the city at night: the light, the traffic, the type of people you see – it all changes.

I was 35 when I started (I’m 45 now) and my body wouldn’t do what I needed it to. I have children, and that was an added impetus to get myself together. Friends and colleagues began to say, “You’re a different person. What are you doing?” I was running four or five times a week, following training plans as well as making it up as I went along. Within months, I started to change physically. Over two years, I lost around three stone.

Related: My workout: Tonie Greig, 69, wild swimmer

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My workout: Charlie Dark, 45, night runner – ‘The best thing? You don’t need equipment’

Friends and colleagues began to say, ‘You’re a different person. What are you doing?’

I started running at night, because I was embarrassed to do it during the day. I teach poetry and creative writing in east London, and I didn’t want the children to see me sweating in the street. I loved rediscovering the city at night: the light, the traffic, the type of people you see – it all changes.

I was 35 when I started (I’m 45 now) and my body wouldn’t do what I needed it to. I have children, and that was an added impetus to get myself together. Friends and colleagues began to say, “You’re a different person. What are you doing?” I was running four or five times a week, following training plans as well as making it up as I went along. Within months, I started to change physically. Over two years, I lost around three stone.

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A letter to … a woman at the checkout who was vile to me

The letter you always wanted to write

I emptied my basket slowly, items placed one by one on the conveyor belt, tucked neatly against the checkout divider. I studiously moved them into the order in which I would place them in my Bags for Life. Their solidness tethered me to the moment: if I focused on the job in hand, everything would be OK.

I vaguely became aware of you leaning over me, reaching across to add a handful of things to your shopping already being scanned by the cashier and packed by your husband and son. I concentrated on my things: very soon it would be my turn to pay and then I could go home.

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More Than One Way to Flip a Crêpe

Feel free to buck tradition a little when making—and filling—the hearty buckwheat pancakes known as galettes. These recipes for a classic batter, a gooey gruyère filling and a version combining eggs, cheese and wilted greens are only the beginning.

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Ticketmaster Vouchers Get Panned by Fans

Some 50 million Ticketmaster customers were recently sent vouchers for concert tickets as part of a class-action lawsuit, but not all were pleased with their choices.

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White Sneaker Trend Puts Fashion Elite on Smudge Patrol

As designers charge $500 to $2,500 a pair, some owners use obsessive techniques to keep them pristine

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Dining | New Jersey: Squirrel & the Bee in Short Hills Draws Those Gluten-Free and Not

At the cafe and bakery, customers can find gluten- and grain-free cereals and baked goods that accommodate various diets.

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Suit Challenges U.S. Over Abortions and Birth Control for Immigrant Minors

The case highlights a clash between federal requirements and firmly held beliefs of Roman Catholic and other groups that say they are exempt on grounds of religious freedom.

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A Very British Revolution

The U.K.’s vote for a “Brexit” from the EU began as a cry for liberty and ended as a rebuke to the establishment.

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Novak Djokovic Can Be Beaten (Seriously)

As the seemingly unbeatable World No. 1 continues his march toward a Grand Slam, here’s how he could actually lose

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World Anti-Doping Agency Suspends Testing Lab in Rio

The World Anti-Doping Agency said it has suspended the accreditation of the laboratory in Rio de Janeiro, just weeks ahead of the Summer Olympics that are set to begin there.

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15 Home Design Styles to Motivate a Makeover

Whether you plan to gut-renovate your house this summer or simply freshen up the couch cushions, let this list of possibilities inspire you.

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Bug Spray Hacks: Avoid the Summer Bite

Avoid pests this summer with these handy tips.

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The Cult of Vetements

Designer Demna Gvasalia launched a fashion brand from his living room two years ago. His CEO brother, Guram, explains their unconventional path to success, their latest collaborations with companies like Reebok, Champion and Juicy Couture—and the $800 price tag of their sweatshirts.

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A must-read book? Go on, make me

Faced with rave reviews of musicals, films, books and plays, why does Oliver Burkeman run a mile?

Somewhere around the 500th headline I read in praise of Hamilton, the universally acclaimed Broadway musical due in Europe next year, I was struck by a deflating thought: I’ll probably never see it. Not just because it’s virtually impossible to get a ticket, but because so many people – people whose tastes I trust – have raved about it that I now regard the prospect with annoyance. Two years ago, it was the Richard Linklater movie Boyhood, which I still haven’t seen; then Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan novels, which I still haven’t read. Straw polls of friends suggest I’m not alone in this reaction – call it “cultural cantankerousness” – which seems to affect books, films, plays, holiday destinations and restaurants equally. Increasingly, my first thought on seeing something described as a “must-read” is‚“Oh really? Try and make me.”

It would be easy to dismiss this as simple contrarianism. After all, we live in an era that champions ostentatious dissent from the mainstream, whether you’re a journalist trolling for clicks by explaining what “Donald Trump gets right”, or a hipster embracing fashions because others disdain them. And contrarianism has its merits: “Whenever you find you are on the side of the majority,” Mark Twain said, “it is time to pause and reflect.” But unlike contrarianism, cultural cantankerousness isn’t solely about appearing different from others: even alone in a room, I’d be disinclined to pick up Ferrante’s books if others were available. Nor is it because I suspect these works of art are no good; they’re probably all sensational. When it comes to, say, TV shows about competitive baking, I resist the pull of the crowd because I’m confident I’m not missing much. In the case of Hamilton or Boyhood, I’m sure my perversity is costing me real enjoyment.

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Well: A Poster Family for Diversity

Schools and camps love to feature images of children of different races, but I didn’t want my kids being used to promote an ideal that didn’t exist.

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Well: The Weekly Health Quiz: Marital Spats, Sleep and the World’s Ugliest Color

Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.

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Well: Ask Well: Gun Storage and Children

Asking other parents whether they have guns in their homes — and how they store firearms –- can be part of a broader discussion about safety that takes place before a play date.

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Op-Ed Contributor: What One Rape Cost Our Family

A reckoning illustrates the depths of my daughter’s devastation.

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Craft Brewers Go High-Tech

Once relegated to industrial brewing, hop extracts are the secret behind some of today’s briskest craft beers

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What Baseball Can Really Teach Kids

A 25-year-old baseball program called Harlem RBI has been the catalyst for a staggering revival, that has led to an innovative education program and charter school.

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Euro 2016 Knockout Round Will Pack a Punch

A dreary group stage at the 2016 European Championship has conspired to produce an enthralling bracket for the tournament’s later rounds.

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For Knicks, Rose Replaces Calderon With an Entirely Different Game

With the acquisition of Rose, the Knicks are going from a point guard who shoots well and rarely drives to a point guard who shoots relatively poorly and drives constantly. It means a total shift for the team’s offense.

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Well: Sorry, Kids: Flu Shots Work Better Than Nose Spray

FluMist does not work against the H1N1 strain, which has been circulating more widely in recent years and causes the most serious disease in children.

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Why Do We Inherit Mitochondrial DNA Only From Our Mothers?

New research investigates why paternal mitochondria perish in embryos.

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Can the Newly Reopened Ritz Paris Succeed?

Reopening its doors after a $450 million, four-year renovation, this historic Paris hotel prides itself on mastering the art of old-world luxury. But do 21st-century travelers want to live in the past?

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Online Decorating Services: We Tested Three Out

Buying interior-design advice online is much more affordable than hiring in-the-flesh designers, but do these services’ décor solutions cut it? Yes and no.

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The Fiat 124 Spider: Now, That's Not Italian

Too much influence from Fiat’s Mazda collaborators has given the once legendary car an inauthentic feel.

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The Misczynski Way

Interior design firm Atelier AM (run by couple Michael and Alexandra Miszynski) has won clients like Tom Cruise and Brad Grey by blending minimalistic architecture and classic antiques—an approach richly on display in their own Manhattan loft.

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Everything You Need to Know About 'Foreign Accent Syndrome'

How you can wake up with a different accent.

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Trilobites: What Old Monkeys and Old Humans Have in Common

Monkeys get more picky about certain relationships with age, suggesting biological origins to similar behavior in distantly-related humans.

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The Great White Shark Relists Colorado Ranch for $55 Million

‘I’ve made the decision to move on to other things in life,’ said professional golfer Greg Norman, who is also selling his Jupiter Island, Fla. home for $55 million.

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New York Home with Three Kitchens Seeks $42.5 Million

The Neoclassical limestone home is owned by Andrew Farkas, a real-estate executive.

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Well: Reading Novels at Medical School

Our busy jobs on the hospital wards require precision and efficiency, but in literature class we can slow down and explore human lives and thoughts in a different, more complex way.

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Knockoffs: Not Just for Handbags, but Home Decor Too

Luxury homeowners are warming to fake marble, faux barn wood and other imitators, which are often less expensive and easier to install than the real deal.

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Ode to a Summer Dress

It doesn’t take a warbling nightingale to prompt a modern-day poem: We asked writers from New York’s Poets House and the Miami-based National YoungArts Foundation to muse on these diverse and lovely looks.

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Statistics Level Baseball's Playing Field

By focusing on data, an independent team found an overlooked pitcher named Santos Saldivar—who then got big-league attention.

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From Uganda but Live in Gibraltar? Come Vote in the 'Brexit' Referendum

John Rhys-Davies, who played warrior dwarf Gimli in “The Lord of the Rings” movies, is battling Parliament for the right to vote on EU membership. He is one of thousands of British expats who can’t. U.K.-based residents of more than 50 countries can.

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Sinosphere: China Vows to Replace ‘Poisonous’ Running Tracks at Schools

The tracks, made of industrial waste, have reportedly sickened thousands of children in a country already troubled by environmental hazards.

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Well: Is Selfie Culture Making Our Kids Selfish?

The psychologist and parenting expert Michele Borba says society’s fixation with the selfie is having some unintended consequences.

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Well: How Fighting With Your Spouse Affects Your Body

Marital spats affect different parts of the body.

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Well: Leaving the Pediatrician? Not at 26

Many young New Yorkers, who can stay on their parents’ insurance until 26, are sticking with their childhood doctors even after college.

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A Cautionary Tale of ‘Stem Cell Tourism’

Desperate patients are turning to therapy at unregulated clinics overseas that say they can treat many diseases. But one man experienced tragic consequences.

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The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones

Geoffrey A. Fowler tested eight wireless noise-canceling headphones on an economy-class flight to find out: Can Beats or Sony topple the new Bose QuietComfort 35?

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NBA Teams Are Hiring: Tournament Wins Not Required

The players projected as lottery picks in this year’s NBA Draft had fewer NCAA Tournament wins in their final college seasons than any draft class since 2006.

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Italy vs. Spain in Round of 16 at Euro 2016

The highlight of the round of 16 at Euro 2016 is a clash between Italy and two-time defending champion Spain.

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Zika Fear Is Swarming Olympic Golf

Rory McIlroy becomes the latest elite golfer player to pull out of the Rio Games; Jason Day remains undecided

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Well: A-Fib Is More Dangerous for Blacks Than Whites

Atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat associated with various types of cardiovascular problems, is more dangerous in black people than in whites, a new study has found.

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Abortion Pill Orders Rise in 7 Latin American Nations on Zika Alert

Orders rose from 36 to 76 percent in nations where the disease is causing babies to be born with tiny heads and damaged brains, a new study says.

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Knicks Trade for Rose; Teague Goes to Pacers

The New York Knicks traded for Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose, while Jeff Teague was sent to the Indiana Pacers in a three-team deal.

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Short Order: How to Find a Fit That Works for You

The secret of every pair of pants and shorts is the cut, with low-rise styles being the most difficult and most uncomfortable to wear.

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The Right Bat for Each Baseball Pro

Head of pro sales for Louisville Slugger visits major and minor-league baseball teams weekly, carrying five to 20 wooden bats.

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Road Trip Planners That Make Any Drive Fun

Tools like Roadtrippers, Furkot and Google Maps reveal local tips and worthy points of interest on hundreds of journeys—even the ones you thought were hopeless

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Recipe From a Lost City: Syrian Stuffed Squash

Koosa Mahshi, the Syrian dish of squash stuffed with lamb, rice and mint, conjures memories of Aleppo and peace.

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The Airport Security Shortcut That Isn't PreCheck

Clear, a private trusted-traveler program, is expanding thanks to longer TSA lines and a Delta linkup, Scott McCartney writes.

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The Thinking Man's Baseball Cap

Let the frat boys have their big-billed hats with stiff high crowns and garish logos. This summer, the more considered choice is soft-domed and subtly hued from Polo Ralph Lauren, Rag & Bone and others.

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Family Vacation: The Business Trip

Traveling for work? How to bring the family along and keep everybody happy.

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Teen Dies After Contracting 'Brain-Eating' Amoeba

There have been just 37 cases in the U.S. since 2006.

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Teen Gets Heart Transplant Day After Spending Prom at Hospital

Isabella Anderson got news of a new heart after spending prom in the ICU.

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Trilobites: Lab-Grown Bones Successfully Implanted in Pigs

Jaw bones grown in a nutrient solution were implanted in 14 animals, who are now doing fine.

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Well: Living with a Teenage Data Hog

Figuring out who should pay for the data, how much, and according to what rules, can be a giant headache.

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Matter: Cancer Is Contagious Among Clams. What About Us?

Once considered a rarity, infectious tumors appear to be more common in the animal world than once believed.

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Well: Smoking Damages Sperm

It could reduce the chance of fertilization and might also lead to health problems in the baby, a new study says.

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New Ways to Treat Pain Meet Resistance

For a number of reasons, alternatives to often-addictive painkillers are slow to be accepted, by insurers, doctors and patients.

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Jet-Set Italian Island Living

Three homes in celebrity-studded Costa Smeralda, a very fashionable, and very expensive, section of Sardinia’s northern coast.

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How to Make Your Vacation Home Your Full-Time Home

Mortgage matters for homeowners whose vacation homes become their primary residences.

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On Sale for $52 Million: A Late NHL Owner's Home

The Montecito, Calif. estate of Philadelphia Flyers owner Ed Snider, who died in April, is going on the market.

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When Words and Pictures Sell a Fragrance

Ralph Lauren’s former head of e-commerce Eric Korman launches online fragrance boutique Phlur.

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Rory McIlroy Says He Won’t Attend Olympics Over Zika Concerns

The decision makes the golfer one of the highest-profile athletes to withdraw over the health scare.

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Antibiotic-free meat to hit the shelves

Don’t want to eat pork pumped full of penicillin? Look for a smiling pig’s face on your next packet of bacon

Name: Antibiotic-free meat.

Age: Brand new.

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Exercise your democratic right

Voting in the EU referendum gives you the perfect excuse for a run – down to the polling station

Choosing whether to vote in or out in the EU referendum is potentially one of the biggest and longest-lasting decisions you will ever be asked to make. It is also a very good excuse for an extra run. Your polling station is likely to be only a warm-up from your home, and can be the beginning of a rewarding and purposeful run.

You can exercise your democratic right at the same time as exercising your body. GoodGym, UKRunChat, Marathon Talk and OurParks are backing the idea:

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Exercise your democratic right

Voting in the EU referendum gives you the perfect excuse for a run – down to the polling station

Choosing whether to vote in or out in the EU referendum is potentially one of the biggest and longest-lasting decisions you will ever be asked to make. It is also a very good excuse for an extra run. Your polling station is likely to be only a warm-up from your home, and can be the beginning of a rewarding and purposeful run.

You can exercise your democratic right at the same time as exercising your body. GoodGym, UKRunChat, Marathon Talk and OurParks are backing the idea:

It’s always great to have a reason to run as it helps to keep you motivated – be it a distance, time, a route that you just really enjoy, or to the polling station. I will be running just under half a mile to my local station, so not quite a mile in total.

Related: Good Gym: running with a mission

Turn voting day into an exercise opportunity, make it part of your warm up or cool down, run to your local polling station and feel doubly good about voting while letting out those exercise endorphins.

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Well: How Many Calories We Burn When We Sit, Stand or Walk

Engaging frequently in one type of activity while at work may help many of us avoid weight gain. But that activity is not standing up.

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Well: Talking to Younger Men About Growing Old

It’s the voices of a younger generation that I hear as I run on the treadmill today, that and the voice of Frank Sinatra, as I seek to lead a fuller life before I run out of time.

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House Republicans Unveil Long-Awaited Replacement for Health Law

Speaker Paul D. Ryan finally presented the G.O.P.’s substitute for a repealed health law, a plan he said would slow spending and relax federal rules.

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Argentina Beats U.S. in Copa America

The U.S. men’s soccer team met their match, and then some, in the Copa America Centenario semifinal Tuesday night, losing to top-ranked Argentina, 4-0.

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Disney's Translation Struggles: How Do You Say Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Chinese?

In order to make sense to Chinese visitors and mesh with their cultural sensibilities, names of some attractions at Shanghai Disneyland read very differently in the two languages posted on signs throughout the park.

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Overstretched doctors urge two-week absence before workers need to see GP

Requiring a sick note after one week takes time away from patients who may need appointments more, doctors say

Staff who fall ill should be able to stay off work for up to two weeks before they need a sick note in order to relieve the strain on overstretched GPs, leading doctors believe.

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How Thin Does Your Laptop Need to Be?

As laptops go on extreme diets, you need to ask yourself what you’re willing to sacrifice in ports, power and battery life, Joanna Stern writes.

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Can U.S. Gymnasts Soar Without Martha?

Since 2000, American women have won 87 world and Olympic medals under Karolyi. But after Rio, she will retire.

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Sanchez, Peavy Among Cheated in Alleged Investment Fraud

SEC says a money manager targeted numerous pro athletes in scheme, funneling millions into struggling online-ticket business.

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The NBA Gets a Visit From the Goon Squad

Marquese Chriss, an expected lottery pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft, put up his eye-popping numbers in an unexpected category: fouls

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Some Tips on Job Security in the Robot Age

Co-author Tom Davenport of the new book “Only Humans Need Apply” speaks on knowledge workers and how the threat to professional workers from automation is not a new fear.

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IOC Affirms Russian Track Ban

The International Olympic Committee formally supported a ban for the Russian track team while offering a path to competition for individual athletes who may be unfairly implicated in a doping crisis in international sports.

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SEC Files Complaint Against Financial Adviser for Professional Athletes

A federal judge has put a hold on the assets of an investment adviser and two sport-ticket site executives charged with siphoning money from clients, including professional athletes.

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Toy Companies Aim to Make Toys More Gender-Neutral

Manufacturers are making a new push to break down expectations of how boys and girls play with toys. Will, the 15-inch doll, is a boy with a red cape; Mattel is making a new line of female superhero action figures.

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A Beauty Retailer That Knows What You Want

Ulta mixes mass brands like CoverGirl with prestige like Clinique, prompting women to stay in the store with services and products to try, writes Elizabeth Holmes.

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More Than One Way to Flip a Crêpe

Feel free to buck tradition a little when making—and filling—the hearty buckwheat pancakes known as galettes. These recipes for a classic batter, a gooey gruyère filling and a version combining eggs, cheese and wilted greens are only the beginning.

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Bouldering in the City: The Best Gear and Apps

You don’t have to trek to a mountain to enjoy natural-rock climbing. In many cities, boulderers clamber for low-altitude thrills.

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Nordic Cuisine Pulls Into Grand Central Station

Commuters might imagine they’ve hopped the express to Scandinavia with the opening of Grand Central’s new Great Northern Food Hall.

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Is It Ever OK to Quit on the Spot?

For almost all of us, there comes a moment when we are tempted to quit our jobs on the spot. A growing number are actually doing it, many employers say. Is it ever OK to walk away without giving notice?

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The Unimprovable Awards: Readers' Picks

The latest issue of ‘The Future of Everything’ magazine celebrated six perfect objects—but commenters had a few more ideas

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C.D.C. and States Ponder Plans to Keep Ahead of Zika

The federal agency has been sketching out what it expects cities and states to need if a local case arises. That turns out to be a lot.

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Taking a Chance on an Audi R8

An eBay purchase led to life turning point for a fashion-label founder.

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Author James Traub on 'The Seine'

James Traub, the author of “John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit,” serenades a lover with some “phony French” and a sense of humor.

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Brooke Shields on her Many Childhood Homes

The model and actress recalls growing up with ‘Teri Terrific,’ her protective, impulsive mother, and their properties across the country.

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First Responders Grapple With Psychological Toll After Orlando Shooting

As emergency responders examine their reactions to the Pulse shootings, there are many less visible, but equally devastating, psychological ramifications.

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David Geffen Sells East Hampton Compound for $67.3 Million

A chunk of the entertainment mogul’s Georgica Pond estate, including his house and swimming pool, will be going back on the market for $55 million.

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Pharrell Williams Sells Dramatic Miami Penthouse

The triplex, which has a Venetian Plaster spiral staircase leading up to a translucent dome, had been on and off the market for several years.

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Well: Alzheimer’s Disease as an Adventure in Wonderland

Dana Walrath used graphic medicine techniques to chronicle three years of caregiving for her mother, Alice, who was in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Well: What College Sports Recruiters Can Teach Your Child

The advice head coaches have for prospective recruits will help any student succeed, even those who don’t plan to play sports in college.

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Chimpanzees hold secret to ultimate comfy bed, says expert

Primatologist creates ‘humankind evolution bed’, which apes key features of a treetop lair to provide a good night’s sleep

After he woke feeling unusually rested and refreshed among the treetops of an east African forest, Koichiro Zamma was convinced he had ended the seemingly elusive quest for the perfect sleep.

There were no memory foam pillows or mattresses, just a simple bed of cool leaves held together by a wickerwork of twigs, and built not by humans but by chimpanzees.

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Kit stop: running-kit reviews and your questions answered

A roundup of some recent new running kit for women, plus send your questions on your own kit needs

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Kit stop: running-kit reviews and your questions answered

A roundup of some recent new running kit for women, plus send your questions on your own kit needs

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Minneapolis tries to topple Portland as America's most cycle-friendly city

The Twin City’s ambitious new bike plan includes 144 miles of protected lanes and a doubling of cycle numbers by 2020. Portland, though, is fighting back …

Minneapolis does not have the immediate look of a place set on becoming a city where lots of people ride bikes. Aside from the long, freezing winters, this is a place very obviously built around cars. The roads are generally multi-lane, often one way, and parking is largely straightforward, even in the centre. But things are changing.

Lisa Bender, the city council representative who has done as much as an anyone to push cycling in Minneapolis, laughs when asked if the aim is to make her home the second most bike-friendly city in the US, after the traditional cycling centre of Portland, Oregon.

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Heinz falsely marketing Shredz toddler products as healthy, says watchdog

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission starts legal proceedings in federal court over food snacks for children aged 1 to 3 containing 60% sugar

Food companies who make misleading health claims on children’s products have been put on notice by Australia’s consumer watchdog, which is taking the multinational Heinz to court for promoting its sugary Shredz toddler products as healthy.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has started legal proceedings in the federal court against HJ Heinz Company Australia Ltd in relation to the food snacks marketed to one- to three-year-olds.

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Top 10 yoga retreats in India

India is a dream destination for many yogis, but with so many ashrams and courses, how do you choose wisely? From the hardcore to the boutique, we select 10 of the best places to practise yoga

Though this list includes some of the best ashrams, retreats and shalas India has to offer, there are three notable omissions: BKS Iyengar’s school in Pune, Pattabhi Jois’s in Mysore, and the pan-Indian Sivananda Centre, excluded on account of their existing popularity and fame. They are highly recommended nonetheless. Several other places were vetoed on account of various scandals and disputes, and I have also excluded luxurious and obscenely priced retreats.

As with many things in India today, yoga doesn’t necessarily come cheap but all of these are very good value given the quality of teaching on offer. Be advised that customer service in India isn’t always the best, and some of the more traditional places might prove a hard to contact. But be patient, persevere, switch to “Indian-time” and, if you must, see it as the first step in letting go of your ego.

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In Cleveland, Love Beats Heartbreak

LeBron James and the Cavaliers end 52 years of sports misery for the city of Cleveland, which not only gets a title, but an extraordinary story to tell, Jason Gay writes.

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What Happened to the Golden State Warriors?

With their record-breaking season on the line in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors—the best shooting team in NBA history—missed the shots they usually make.

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The Curse of the Regular-Season Goliath

The Warriors become just the latest team to make history—and then fail in the end.

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U.S. Team's Copa America Chances Just Got Messi

With key players suspended, Jurgen Klinsmann’s side faces a daunting Copa America semifinal against a free-scoring Argentina team led by Lionel Messi.

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Many Sports-Related Concussions May Go Untreated in Children, Study Finds

A new study puts the spotlight on sports- and recreation-related concussions.

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Experts Call for Overhaul of Transgender Health Practices

A major medical journal addressed issues in transgender health care.

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Conflicting Concerns at a Boston Hospital: Crowding, Costs and a Placid Garden

A grass-roots group is fighting a proposed $1 billion expansion by Boston Children’s Hospital that would demolish a garden on the hospital grounds.

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'Silent epidemic' of chronic pain affects nearly 28 million in UK, study suggests

Review finds women are more likely to experience chronic pain than men, while prevalence was generally found to increase with age

Chronic pain affects more than two fifths of the UK population, meaning that around 28 million adults are living with pain that has lasted for three months or longer, a new study reveals.

The authors estimate that almost 44% of the population experience chronic pain, with up to 14.3% living with chronic pain that is either moderately or severely disabling.

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Google Sharpens Search Results for 'Skin Rash,' 'Tummy Ache' and Other Symptoms

After years of alarming patients and frustrating doctors, the search engine looks to provide better health info

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Saudi Arabian Women Love Bumper Cars (But Not for Bumping)

Amusement parks offer a rare chance for women to get behind the wheel in a country than bans female drivers; ‘Please, don’t bump me! I am trying to drive!’

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A Pro Climber, Home From Everest, Prepares for His Next Adventures

Having summited Mount Everest six times, Adrian Ballinger decided to turn back on his first no-oxygen attempt last month; he left home after only two weeks’ recovery to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

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Study Finds Drinking Alcohol Associated With Heart Rhythm Disorder

Using long-term hospital-admissions data from Texas, researchers found a link between drinking alcohol and atrial fibrillation

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Free Meals Influence Doctors' Drug Prescriptions, Study Suggests

Doctors who received a single free meal from a drug company were more likely to prescribe the drug the company was promoting than doctors who received no such meals, according to a study.

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Researchers Study New Ways to Treat Suicide Risk

The drug ketamine shows promise in early study as doctors work to address the symptoms suicidal patients exhibit.

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Does Aged, Black Garlic Work Better Than Regular Garlic?

The mushy delicacy with a molasses-like flavor is touted as a healthy superfood that doesn’t cause bad breath.

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For More Children, Puberty Signs Start at 8

Researchers find more children appearing to hit puberty earlier, a concern given the higher associated risks.

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For Many, Life After Surgery Is Surprisingly Hard

Heart patients are surviving ever more complex surgeries. But many find themselves unprepared for how tough it can be physically and psychologically to bounce back after the operation.

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Do Seasonal Allergies Make You More Likely to Get Sick?

An allergist explains how those with allergies can take steps to avoid summer colds.

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LeBron's Block-for-the-Ages Didn't Come From Nowhere

By using James less, the Cavaliers put their star in a position to thrive when they needed him most.

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Russian Officials Object to Move to Ban Track Team From Olympics

Russian officials railed against last week’s decision to bar its track and field team from this summer’s Olympic Games, bracing the public for a final decision by the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday on the issue of widespread doping.

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Puma Blames Bad Batch of Fabric for Swiss Soccer Jerseys Fails

Puma said a batch of defective material caused the jerseys for several Swiss national players to be torn in the 0-0 draw with France in Euro 2016.

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Well: The Intentional Summer

Every week, we’ll offer research-based suggestions for ways to set this season apart from the rest of the year.

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Global Health: How to Get Smokers to Quit? Enlist World’s Ugliest Color

Health officials want more countries to require the use of opaque couché on cigarette packaging. The greenish brown color has helped discourage smokers in Australia.

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Well: Drug Company Lunches Have Big Payoffs

A free lunch may be all it takes to persuade a doctor to prescribe a brand-name drug instead of a cheaper generic, a new study suggests.

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Shopping Mall Mogul's Bel Air Estate Sells for $34.9 Million

The seller of the gated estate next to the Bel-Air Country Club was Bren Simon, wife of the late mall developer Melvin Simon.

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LeBron James Delivers Title to Cleveland

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors, 93-89, in Game 7 of the NBA Finals for the first title in franchise history. The victory ended a drought for the city of Cleveland, which hadn’t enjoyed a major sports title in more than 50 years.

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A Great-Tailed Grackle's Innovation Test

Flexibility and innovation aren't the same, studies of this bird suggest.

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Books: Book Review: ‘Ordinarily Well: The Case for Antidepressants’

For all his supporting data (there’s plenty), Dr. Peter Kramer goes with what he’s seen work.

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Mysterious Rite of Reproduction

Watch corals in their procreative dance, a spectacular event that happens once a year after the full moon.

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Well: Why Handwriting Is Still Essential in the Keyboard Age

It is more than just a motor skill, researchers say. It engages the mind.

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Older people are under threat from loneliness

Feeling isolated is not only soul destryong, it’s also a risk factor for early death

Macbeth may have spoken of “that which should accompany old age/ As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends” but here and now old people are more likely to be bitterly lonely, according to a paper by Marcus Rand of the Campaign to End Loneliness. It seems that about one in 10 of people over 65 feels chronically lonely all or most of the time.

A lot of this is due to things we think of as benefits: easy transport so people have no need to go on living where they grew up and maybe elders in the family still live; and the ability to make arrangements online, using digital skills which older people may not have.

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Well: No Such Thing as a Healthy Smoker

Current or former smokers may not realize they have lung damage, because tests can fail to detect it.

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How was your weekend running?

Yesterda saw one of my highlights of the racing year - did you race a mile? As always, I want to hear about your triumphs, your training, your injury woes, your questions and all your many miles

The last couple of weeks have seen the start of the main block of marathon training, for Berlin at the end of September. So it was a bit of a switch to go out yesterday and race a mile. The Amba City of London mile, though, has become one of my favourite events of the year. It’s brilliantly organised, a fabulous course on closed roads around St Paul’s Cathedral, you get a medal, water and there’s a goody bag for little racers. You can enter multiple waves. How much, you ask? Oh, it’s free. I don’t know how they do it, but if you were judging races on value for money, I think we have an annual winner ...

I ran in the women’s wave and the family wave. I was pleasantly surprised - once my lungs stopped screaming at me - with my time, 5min 44sec, which is quicker than last year despite coming at the end of a very high mileage week (for me). But more importantly, my two little mini-racers both scored PBs. This is undoubtedly one of the best things about this race - inspiring little runners to get out and try their best and, hopefully, plant the seeds of a lifetime’s habit. Or at least a love of race bling ..

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How was your weekend running?

Yesterda saw one of my highlights of the racing year - did you race a mile? As always, I want to hear about your triumphs, your training, your injury woes, your questions and all your many miles

The last couple of weeks have seen the start of the main block of marathon training, for Berlin at the end of September. So it was a bit of a switch to go out yesterday and race a mile. The Amba City of London mile, though, has become one of my favourite events of the year. It’s brilliantly organised, a fabulous course on closed roads around St Paul’s Cathedral, you get a medal, water and there’s a goody bag for little racers. You can enter multiple waves. How much, you ask? Oh, it’s free. I don’t know how they do it, but if you were judging races on value for money, I think we have an annual winner ...

I ran in the women’s wave and the family wave. I was pleasantly surprised - once my lungs stopped screaming at me - with my time, 5min 44sec, which is quicker than last year despite coming at the end of a very high mileage week (for me). But more importantly, my two little mini-racers both scored PBs. This is undoubtedly one of the best things about this race - inspiring little runners to get out and try their best and, hopefully, plant the seeds of a lifetime’s habit. Or at least a love of race bling ..

Continue reading...

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Dustin Johnson Wins the U.S. Open

Despite drama over a one-stroke penalty for a rules violation, Dustin Johnson captures his first career major title, shooting a final-round 69 at Oakmont to win the U.S. Open.

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How Can Communities Prepare for Mass Shootings? Orlando Offers Lessons

Orlando’s response to the Pulse nightclub massacre provides insight about how to respond to attacks with injuries comparable to those in war zones.

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Porsche Wins Le Mans as Toyota Loses Power

Porsche defended its title at the 24 Hours Le Mans endurance race in dramatic fashion after Toyota relinquished the lead minutes from the end on Sunday.

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First Hole Plays Tougher Than a Firm Handshake

For the week, the 485-yard first hole, which was changed by the USGA in the 1962 Open to a par four from a par five, played to a stroke average of 4.453.

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Why the Cubs May Finally Win World Series: Starting Pitching

The Cubs’ 2.32 starting pitching ERA entering Sunday’s action is the lowest since the live-ball era began in 1920, according to Stats LLC.

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When Robots Are Too Cute for Their Own Good

Droid designers, making friendlier creations that dispel the killer-cyborg image, find they now need to instill self-defense instincts, too.

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Euro Coaches Rush for the Reset Button

Soccer managers at Euro 2016 are finding that years of careful planning often count for little once a major tournament kicks off

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After Orlando, a Long War

To stop future terrorist attacks, we need solutions from all sides: better security and surveillance at home, a vigorous fight abroad and the support of Muslim moderates everywhere.

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New York Votes to Legalize Daily-Fantasy Sports

The New York state legislature passed a bill that would legalize and regulate daily-fantasy sports, months after Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said they violated state gambling laws.

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Yellow Pages Hang On in Digital Age

Print phone directories, while shrinking in the modern economy, remain a viable business, and 13% of New Yorkers check the book at least once a week, according to an industry group.

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The Incomparable Serena Williams

From a cameo appearance in Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” to defending her titles and competing at the Rio Olympics, Serena Williams is working hard as ever to stay on top.

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Oakmont's Fast Fairways Bring Out the 2-Irons at U.S. Open

The unique difficulty of Oakmont Country Club is prompting many players at the U.S. Open to use clubs that are seldom seen at typical PGA Tour events.

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