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Broken and Rebuilt

Bijayini Satpathy and a new understanding of Indian classical dance.

Shamelessly Dramatic

In the plays of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, ugly feelings find sophisticated forms.

The Life of the Mother

A high-risk pregnancy in a climate of fear about abortion.

HOW TO remember things better

The science of why we lose stuff and forget stuff- and simple ways to boost your brainpower.

The COVID-heart CONNECTION

WHEN JACQUELINE SAENZ W CAUGHT COVID IN SEPTEMBER 2021, the 49-year-old accounting technician knew the virus might cause lung problems. Sure enough, she struggled to breathe and wound up on oxygen in the hospital, then at home for months afterward.

SPECIAL hearts, special CARE

WOMEN ARE NOT SMALL MEN. Women's hearts ARE NOT JUST SMALLER VERSIONS of men's hearts.

MEET THE EXPERTS Gut Issues

Here's what a leading GI doctor wants you to know.

THE SCIENCE OF LIBIDO

There may be some times in your life when you feel as if you want to torch the sheets with your partner every night, and other times when the sexiest thing you can imagine is binge-watching baking shows. Or maybe you have sex every week or two and don't miss it when you don't.

7-DAY Love-Your-Heart CHALLENGE

IT'S THE ENGINE THAT HELPS EVERYTHING ELSE in your body run smoothly. Spend a week showing your heart some extra love: Just take one concrete step each day toward better cardiovascular health.

Need-to-know heart FACTS

AN UPSIDE TO THE CHILLING STATS about women and heart disease:

Pretty, Healthy Hands Expert tips for this delicate skin

When it comes to the hierarchy of skincare, our hands often fall to the bottom of the list. If they're lucky, they'll get a dab of leftover face cream-but it turns out they deserve much more than that.

BETTER NOW Going Gray Was About More Than My Hair

I lost my husband, then found a new way to love myself.

RETAIL THERAPY High-Tech Recovery

This gadget works magic on aching calves, and it’s not just for serious athletes.

CHALLENGE Learn to Forgive

You'll feel a little lighter after following this expert guidance.

You Can Lose Weight After 40

SPOILER ALERT: There aren't any \"tricks\" or \"secrets\" here. Instead, there are some very real, very doable things you can do to drop pounds and keep them off.

Your Heart's Favorite FOODS

ONE OF THE BIGGEST INFLUENCES ON YOUR HEART is what you feed it.

MAKE IT HURT

Amid the ebbing of empire, Frantz Fanon and Ian Fleming agreed on one thing.

FRESH DIRECT

A passion-fruit devotee's pilgrimage west.

THE LONG WAY

Adventures of a teen-age world traveller.

SHOWING UP

Has school attendance become optional?

THE BEACH HOUSE

She was hoping he would leave her the beach house, counting on this actually, though he had told her he wasn’t going to.

MIND IN FLUX

The viscerally complex music of George Lewis.

"I'm Big and I'm Strong"

These guys have dealt with fatphobia, body shaming, and the pressure to lose weight their entire lives. Here's how they developed a mentally healthy approach to the number on the scale.

Are Weight-Loss Drugs Right for You?

If you're thinking about taking anti-obesity drugs, peep this expert-backed* chart to see if you qualify, then make an appointment with your doctor.

Beyond Obesity

Ozempic! AirSculpt! Body positivity! The revolution in how we gain and lose weight and how we think about gaining and losing weight is just beginning.

6 A.M. With...The CEO of Robinhood

Regular sweat sessions help Vlad Tenev feel confident and in control even when the stock market is all over the place.

Why Hair Loss Happens

Whether your part has recently become more noticeable, your ponytail is feeling lighter, or you're suddenly seeing clumps in the shower drain, there's no need to freak. Our dermatologists break down what could be behind it all-and offer solutions.

Anatomy of a Transformation

The beauty of transformation which by definition means a "thorough or dramatic change"-is that it's attainable, no matter how daunting. Sometimes it's as easy as just doing it. Sometimes it takes a therapy sesh (or two, or three) to get there. Sometimes all you need is a chat with a friend who succeeded in order to kick-start your own. We've got expert insights into what helps, as well as stories from women who've been there. The new you awaits....

Is Movement *Really* Medicine?

Fitness is a potent mood elevator, yet many medical pros don't push it as a treatment. Why? WH digs in and shares how to (safely) use it as a mind mender.

We Are So Back

Ambition, personality, and creative vigor have returned to the city's restaurants