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Many foot ailments – plantar fasciitis, collapsed arches, bunions, hammer toes, high ankle strains, and all sorts of other maladies – are exacerbated by the very technology that allowed humans to inhabit the globe: shoes. Footwear helped humans spread into … Continue reading →

The way each of us walks is unique and recognizable, whether it’s John Wayne’s slightly off-balance swagger, Dorothy’s skip toward Oz, Mae West’s exaggerated hip swivel, or the lope of Shaggy from Scooby-Doo. This observation is more than anecdotal. One … Continue reading →

Wide hips are not a detriment to a woman’s gait. They are adaptive. They also affect how many women walk. Having wider hips causes more rotation, or swivel, when walking. This allows women, who typically have shorter legs than men, … Continue reading →

WHY WALKING HELPS US THINK Moreover, you must walk like a camel, which is said to be the only beast that ruminates when walking. Henry David Thoreau, “Walking” 1861 Charles Darwin was an introvert. Granted, he spent almost five years … Continue reading →

WHY HIKING IS UNIQUELY BENEFICIAL FOR YOUR BODY AND YOUR BRAIN Hiking provides immense cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits, but being in nature while participating in the activity might be the most significant advantage of all. When hiking on challenging terrain, … Continue reading →

When Your Kid’s Best Friend Is a Great Big Problem A natural impulse is to forbid contact—but that’s likely to backfire. By Russell Shaw Photo-illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Victor Colin Sumner / Fairfax Media / Getty. September 2, 2025, 7:30 … Continue reading →

Five Baha’i Lessons for a Happier Life This 19th-century Persian religion has deep, humanistic teachings we can all benefit from. By Arthur C. Brooks Illustration by Jan Buchczik August 21, 2025 THE ATLANTIC  One of the biggest gripes I have about my … Continue reading →

Israel’s war in Gaza has killed tens of thousands of civilians in the wake of Hamas’ brutal attacks on October 7th. Still, a different area in the region, the West Bank, is home to over 3,000,000 Palestinians, cluding the eastern … Continue reading →

Nutrition Science’s Most Preposterous Result Studies show a mysterious health benefit to ice cream. Scientists prefer not to discuss it. By David Merritt Johns April 13, 2023 THE ATLANTIC  Last summer, I got a tip about a curious scientific finding. “I’m … Continue reading →

How US gun culture stacks up with the world By Kara Fox, Krystina Shveda, Natalie Croker and Marco Chacon, CNN Ubiquitous gun violence in the United States has left few places unscathed over the decades. Still, many Americans hold their right to bear arms, enshrined … Continue reading →