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Good news: midlife health is about more than a waist measurement. Here’s why

It turns out that, although such measurements are important, waist circumference and ratio to height are not the whole story when it comes to your risk of disease and death. Read More

Researchers find obese people and tall, centrally obese people are more likely to get colorectal cancer

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I want to lose fat and build strength. A dietitian said to eat more carbs and fat.

To lose fat while building strength, it's important to eat enough food, including carbs and fat, a dietitian said. Read More

Readers Respond to the January 2024 Issue

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The Complete Guide To Cooking With Lemongrass

By the end of this, you'll know all about lemongrass, how to choose and prepare it, the dishes to which it is suited, and how to keep it fresh at home. Read More

270 million people are living on sinking land in China’s major cities, new study finds

Nearly half of China’s urban areas comprising 29% of the country’s population are sinking faster than 3 millimeters per year, according to a new study. Read More

60 ways to be healthier in 60 seconds

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Everything Barbra Streisand Eats in Her 970-Page Memoir

I never forget the people who feed me,” Barbra Streisand writes in My Name Is Barbra, her 3-pound, 3-ounce memoir, in which, it is clear, she never forgets anything. Every lens, shot, triumph, gripe, ... Read More

Richard Hammond: ‘The majority of cars will still be petrol in 2050’

It was always going to be difficult to know if and when Richard Hammond was in the throes of a mid-life crisis. After all, he’s been associated with the traditional signifiers – buying sports cars, ... Read More

False Facts About Green Beans You Thought Were True

Green beans may seem ubiquitous, but many of us have a whole lot of misconceptions about them. Here are some of the widely-held false facts about green beans. Read More

20 Best Places for Adventure Travel in the World

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