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Why Some Doctors are Prescribing a Walk on the Beach for Good Health
Is there actually evidence that being in natural environments can promote our well-being, prevent disease and speed recovery?
Aussie Cricket Star Accidentally 'Comes Out'... and Isn't Gay
James Faulkner, a star cricket player in Australia, thrilled the world with an Instagram post of himself and another man with the hashtag "#together5years." Except the "coming out" moment wasn't really a coming out at all, and Faulkner is straight.
Watch: On 'Ellen,' Zac Efron Compares his Abs, Discusses 'Unrealistic' Body Image
Talking with Ellen DeGeneres, Zac Efron opened up about his physical appearance in the 2017 comedy "Baywatch," confessing his look at the time is "unrealistic."
Keep Pets Away From Gardens to Avoid Food-Borne Illness
Animal waste tainting fresh produce is one of the major causes of food-borne ailments. So farmers markets and pick-your-own growers are increasingly guarded about tolerating pets near their edibles. Home gardeners should be cautious, too.
The Impossible Whopper May Arrive at Burger Kings Nationwide
Burger King could soon be selling plant-based burgers nationwide.
Model in Sao Paulo Dies after Taking Ill on Catwalk
A model participating in Sao Paulo's Fashion Week has died after getting sick and falling on the catwalk.
More States Aim to Take Air Out of Festive Balloon Launches
The tradition of releasing balloons at weddings, birthdays and memorials may soon get deflated by lawmakers in more than half a dozen states.
Las Vegas Doubles Down on Food Waste
The environmental and financial impacts of leftover food are more important than ever to Las Vegas' casinos, which in recent years have developed and expanded practices to cut back on what they send to the landfill by thousands of tons a year.
Rear Seats of Cars Need Better Safety Equipment, Study Says
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says in a new report that safer restraint systems are needed for the back seats of cars.
The Number One Reason Americans Can't Stay Healthy
When it comes to wellness, the old adage is true: You are your own worst enemy. According to a new survey of 2,000 Americans, the person most likely to derail your efforts to be healthy is you.
Soccer Teams Provide Support, Solidarity for Migrants in US
Antonio Velasquez smiled proudly at the wiry teenagers shouting in Spanish and the Mayan language Mam as they kicked a soccer ball under an evening desert sky turning to orange.
Edmunds Picks Best Convertibles for 2019
Summer is just around the corner, and that means it will soon be warm enough to visit a few dealerships and test-drive the new convertibles you've been eyeing all winter. But which one to buy?
Here's What Inspires Americans to Get in Shape for the Summer
Seven in 10 Americans are trying to kick their healthy lifestyle into high gear and are currently working towards a summer fitness goal, according to new research.
Vanguard Retrospective Exhibition' Celebrates 5 Years of Transnational LGBTQ Vietnamese Activism
The Dorchester Art Project (DAP) is currently presenting the Vanguard Retrospective Exhibition, which celebrates 5 years of transnational activism, featuring LGBTQ Vietnamese art from around the world.
Watch: KFC Introduces the 'Chickendales' in Mother's Day Vid
Not long after KFC introduced its new Colonel Sanders — a sexy C.G.I. social media influencer — the fast food company is rolling out its "Chickendales" dancers, just in time for Mother's Day.
Daimler Says It Has No Idea How Kim Jong Un Got His Limos
German automaker Daimler, which makes armored limousines used by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, says it has no idea where he got them and has no business dealings with the North.
More Than Half of Americans Are Afraid They're Recycling the Wrong Way
Americans don't know how to recycle — and that lack of knowledge is the biggest barrier to being green, according to new research.
Don't Buy That Gucci Knockoff: How Your Bargain Benefits Organized Crime
While consumers may think it's a "victimless crime" that only hurts big corporations, counterfeiting harms countless individuals as well, from sweatshop workers who toil without legal protections to consumers themselves.
Bella Luna & the Milky Way Hosts Seasonal Craft Beer Tasting Event on May 1st
Bella Luna & The Milky Way hosts their seasonal craft beer tasting event on May 1st from 7-9pm.
After 28 Years, Lifestyle Magazine The Improper Bostonian Closes
After 28 years of publication, Boston's lifestyle magazine The Improper Bostonian is shutting down, effective immediately, according to its publisher.