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13 Things Bluster About Extreme Weather
Caitlin Stall-Paquet views on Extreme Weather
THE SOUND OF SILENCE
HOW SHUTTING UP FOR THREE MONTHS AND WALKING MORE THAN 600 MILES TRANSFORMED MY LIFE
THE UPSIDE OF ANXIETY
HOW TO WORRY WELL
A MARINE'S Toughest Battle
Doctors said there was slim hope for the baby born with only half a heart. But her father had just begun to fight.
Teachers Put to the Test
Facing low pay, school shootings and angry parents, educators are leaving the professionand students are paying the price
Einstein Did What?!
Silly slip-ups from a few of history's greatest genius minds
MAKING MEMORIES
HOW WE REMEMBER... AND HOW NOT TO FORGET
CRAVING CAFFEINE? TRY DECAF
News FROM THE WORLD OF MEDICINE
The Eyes Are the Prize
How to protect them and preserve your vision
Rah Rah, Ramen
The slurpy, savory story of a Japanese sensation
Misty the Rescue Dog - BROOKFIELD, IL
I WAS FIGHTING a migraine one summer day and decided to step outside for some fresh air. I was gazing at our koi pond, my rescue dog Misty nearby, when suddenly I fainted.
Electrocuted at the L Train
A stranger had fallen onto the train tracks, where deadly jolts of electricity kept anyone from grabbing him
GAME ON!
Research offers new hope for beating pesky joint pain
The Deadly Swamp
Losing his arm to an alligator was just the start of a hiker's three-day ordeal
VISION QUEST
A rare genetic condition is robbing these kids of their eyesight. So their family traveled around the world to give them a chance to see it all.
Words of ADVICE
My grandmother told me to \"clear a path to the door every night before bed.\" It makes for a smooth escape if there's ever a fire in the night.
IT HAPPENED SO FAST!
I WAS RUN OVER BY AN SUV. HERE'S WHAT IT FELT LIKE.
IT'S A WIN-WIN
Celebrating the personal victories of other people can bring on more of our own
THE BEST SNACK IN EVERY STATE
Sweet or salty? Yes, please!
News FROM THE WORLD OF MEDICINE
Do you blame your coffee habit on a biological incompatibility with mornings? It turns out that being an early riser isn't genetic, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications.
The Scoop on Sunscreen
FORTUNATELY, THE DAYS of slathering on baby oil and baking in the sun to get a golden tan-or more likely an angry burn-are long over.
Enjoy a Safe-Skin Summer
Take these tips on your next beach or boat trip
Illuminating Facts About Fireworks
1 THE FIREWORKS that you'll see this Fourth of July were most likely made where else?-in China.
Nice Buns!
The humble hamburger can be a delicacy too
Bella the Fisher Dog - NIPOMO, CA
WE DIDN'T KNOW if our rescue dog, Bella, would like the boat when she first joined us for a lake fishing trip.
The Art of Friendship
A painter sees the people so many others ignore
Snack Attack
My mom was the queen of snacks. Her philosophy on life was simple: If you had a bad day, you deserved a treat.
Drink Up!
Hydrating beverages that aren't water
Keeping Track of Train Travel
1 YOU MIGHT consider taking the train for your summer getaway. After all, you'll see only clouds at 35,000 feet-if you're lucky. The United States has the world's largest rail network at nearly 140,000 miles of track, with lines that go to many national parks or even cross-country.
The Scoop on Gelato
This Italian export has won fans all over the world