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Calendar Girls

After Molly Baker’s husband died suddenly, her friends organized a year’s worth of support

THE GREAT WILDEBEEST MIGRATION

It's a spectacular sight when countless ruminants cross the Serengeti in search of greener pastures

Soumitra Chatterjee's Tryst with Destiny

The encounter that led a budding actor to a legendary filmmaker, and sparked an iconic creative partnership during the golden age of Bengali cinema

Frozen in Time

The life and work of Vittorio Sella, a pioneer of early mountain photography and the man behind some of the very first images of the Himalayas

HALLUCINATIONS

There was a monkey perched on the IV drip stand to the right of my hospital bed. It scowled at me, but I wasn’t afraid: A brief simian visit was part of my daily routine. I never questioned why there was a monkey in the hospital. I wasn’t lucid enough to recognize that my mind was playing tricks on me.

Music in the Air

Cuba is bursting with sound, and each region moves to its own defining rhythm

SHOULD YOU TRY A DETOX TREATMENT?

It's a popular new-year health habit. But science doesn't support it

Ringing True

He thought his late parents' wedding bands were gone forever

14,000-FOOT MIRACLE

The skydiver fully expected to die when her parachute failed to open. Instead, she's writing the next chapter of her life

I SURVIVED!

THREE UNUSUAL MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, AS TOLD BY THE PEOPLE WHO NEARLY DIED FROM THEM

... EXERCISE ADDICTION

I had been up since 4 a.m., running 43 km in the dark, in training for an upcoming marathon.

Birth Order Facts to Spark Sibling Rivalry

While it's not exactly a science, it does offer insights that seem to reaffirm conventional wisdom about sibling dynamics.

WORLD OF MEDICINE

ARE YOU A CITY MOUSE OR A COUNTRY MOUSE?

Dancing into Middle Age

A surprising new hobby taught me there’s more than one way to be flexible

How Sleep Affects Your Weight

GETTING SEVEN TO nine hours of sleep every night sets your body up for a slew of positive benefits. But the time you go to bed and get up can also have significant effects on your health-even your weight.

Running for Redemption

Once imprisoned, John McAvoy found a new life through the power of sport—and he’s helping disadvantaged youth do the same

How Much Should You Weigh, Really?

The advice has moved beyond the old BMI (body mass index) measure

Demonstrators by Krishna Reddy

1968 Multicolour viscosity, Print on paper

Notes from Grief Camp

Every summer, more than a hundred children come together to spend a weekend swimming, climbing and canoeing. They also learn to deal with death

Six Places Cheese Lovers Should Visit

Ancient caves, monasteries, and other must-sees for fromage fans

THE LAND OF SUPERCEN TENARIANS

A remote region of Azerbaijan claims to have many extremely long-lived residents. What is their secret, or is it just a myth?

The Whistle Blowers

My grandparents had a distinctive way of communicating

"THE NEXT AIRCRAFT WILL CRASH ON LANDING"

THE JET WAS ALMOST OUT OF FUEL. THE PILOTS' ONLY OPTION WAS A MANOEUVRE NO ONE HAD EVER ATTEMPTED.

The Secrets in our Genes

Genomic sequencing tests can reveal much about your unique physiology. But are they worth it?

GOOD NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

MENTAL HEALTH When her son was arrested last year, Tambudzai Tembo's mind went to dark thoughts of suicide.

Into the Inferno

A gas station owner has seconds to react when a car crashes into a gas pump

THE CLIMATE CHANGERS

THESE PLACES ARE LEADING THE WAY TO A FUTURE FREE OF FOSSIL FUELS

Arresting Facts About International Inmates

13 THINGS - Arresting Facts About International Inmates

Teen Talk

When my eldest hit adolescence, our relationship hit the rocks. Here's how I got us back on track

NEWS FROM THE - WORLD OF MEDICINE

The activity with the biggest benefits for alleviating anxiety was exercise, according to a June 2024 study based on two surveys of nearly 9,000 participants, which was published in PLOS One, a peer-reviewed journal published by the Public Library of Science.