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For many years, my plan to see Alaska from the water and the Aleutians was to use a kayak and Alaska Marine Highways (AMH). I have eventually dropped the idea of kayaking, but still want to take the ferry to … Continue reading →

A greener way to bury the dead is gaining ground — and sparking backlash An aerial view of property located in Blackhoof Township, Minnesota, shows the 20-acre site where Matt Connell is hoping to open a green cemetery.  A sprawling … Continue reading →

Eating less food can actually make weight loss harder—here’s why Scientists are uncovering how the volume of food on your plate affects appetite and satiety—challenging the idea that cutting portions is the most effective strategy. For decades, weight loss has … Continue reading →

Stop Saying These 12 Things About Aging—Especially to Yourself Photo-Illustration by TIME (Source Image: Alex Tihonov—Getty Images) It’s time to retire some of the most common ways we talk about aging: the “senior moment” excuse when we fumble for a word; … Continue reading →

Why Connecting with Nature Makes Us Feel Better About Ourselves A person sits in the shade on a bench and looks out over a lake.Daniel Vogl/picture alliance—Getty Images Twice this week, I found myself turning to the outdoors for a … Continue reading →

Can the Aral Sea be reborn? A generation ago, the vanishing of the Aral Sea became global shorthand for environmental desolation. Today the region has become a test bed for a resilient future. A thermal spring, visited by locals for … Continue reading →

What British people really mean when they say ‘sorry’ Sorry. Sorry to bother you. Sorry for the delay. Sorry about the weather. Sorry for all of the above. This article is from the BBC and pertains to the UK. But … Continue reading →

Effectiveness of hand hygiene practices in preventing influenza virus infection in the community setting: A systematic review K Moncion 1, K Young 1, M Tunis 1, S Rempel 1, R Stirling 1, L Zhao 1,* Background Hand hygiene is known to be an effective infection prevention and control measure in health … Continue reading →

10 Tricks That Will Make You the Best Listener in the Room When Vanessa Van Edwards runs corporate workshops and trainings, she asks her clients if they’re good listeners. At least 90% insist they are. Her response: That’s wonderful! And … Continue reading →

This tiny little seed is the best way to increase your fiber Psyllium seeds have been shown to improve a number of health markers, from blood sugar to cholesterol. Here’s what the experts have to say. When it comes to … Continue reading →