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Born to Move

As the saying goes, a tired dog is a happy and well-behaved dog. Here's how to find the right exercise for your pup and why it's important for them to get active.

Baked Alaska

Layers of ice cream and cake cloaked in toasted meringue create an edible homage to the icy peaks of Alaska. Bought by the U.S. from Russia in the late 19th century, the territory didn't become a state until 1959.

Outrageous diet flashbacks

Dozens of outrageous fat-melting plans have popped up over the decades. Some, like the Baby Food Diet, are silly, while others that rely on diet pills and severe caloric restriction have been downright dangerous. These days we know a lot more about health, including that a body's ideal weight is a product of regular exercise and a nutritious diet incorporating whole foods and lots of fresh produce. Let's be glad these fads are behind us!

MAKING WAVES

A historically Black swim club in Massachusetts helped a mother and daughter rediscover their connection to the water —and to a community that has buoyed its diverse membership for decades.

DOES MY PET Have Allergies?

Dogs and cats react differently than people do to environmental, food and pest irritants. Here are the signs of allergy problems - and ways to treat them.

THE Gender Pain Gap

Unequal pay is one thing, but what if we told you that women and men also don't get equal treatment at the doctor's office? Here's what to know about how to get the relief you need.

Hoda & Savannah on Being a Mom

The morning-show coanchors open up about their journeys to motherhood - including a few bumps in the road - and how they juggle the responsibilities of work and home.

Hiding in Plain Sight

Last spring, Jim LeBlond woke in the middle of the night gasping for breath. As his wife, Jeanne, rushed him to the emergency room, they never suspected that the cause could be anything other than the respiratory disease that had the world in its grip. It turned out the threat to his life was more mundane - and much closer to home.

Just LOOK UP!

Let high-impact ceilings capture your gaze with these genius ideas for embracing color, pattern and texture.

HOW MUCH sleep DOES YOUR FAMILY REALLY NEED?

The right answer is key to feeling your best. Experts reveal the easiest ways to find out.

From scratch PESTO

This herby sauce comes together in no time and gives pasta, soup and much more a hit of fresh flavor.

Got climate Anxiety?

There's an antidote for that. Read on for how to turn fear and paralysis into motivation that'll help your mental health- and the planet.

Easy Weeknights

Make a fresh and delicious dinner in less time than you'd need to order takeout.

Does It Matter If Your Kid Is Popular?

And is that even the right goal? Experts weigh in on the differences between status and likeability and why the latter can put your child on the path to success.

Cottontail Confections

Decorate sugar cookies with icing and, before it has set, sprinkle on shredded coconut to create fuzzy tails.