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THE BITTER TRUTH ABOUT SUGAR (AND SUGAR SUBSTITUTES!)

It's no secret that Americans have a serious addiction. Here's how to cut back on the sweet stuff, once and for all.

Breaking Camp

Good campers leave no trace. Bad ones leave with hilarious stories.

"I HAD TO DO IT"

Americans are living longer, forcing loved ones to make impossible choices about their long-term care

GROWING Joy

Gardening yields endless rewards, from first sprouts to final harvest, and then the best part: sharing the bounty

I Tried It ...Exercises to Relieve "Tech Neck"

I STARE AT MY phone for five hours a day. At least, that's what an impertinent weekly notification tells me. As a result, I've developed \"tech neck❞— head forward, shoulders rounded and back slumped-and it causes pain in my back, shoulders and neck.

Eye Health Epidemic

What's behind the sharp increase in nearsightedness?

HOW TO DEFUSE A BOMB, ACCORDING TO MY MOM

OK, SWEETIE, NOW just stay calm and don't panic. I SAID DON'T PANIC. You're making me nervous.

Crazy for Curry

It's steeped in spice-and not the one you think

Ringing True

He thought his late parents' wedding bands were gone forever

GET A GREEN(ER) THUMB

Whether you love digging in the dirt, planting seeds and reaping the bounty that bursts forth, or find the whole idea of gardening intimidating, this spring offers the promise of a fresh start. Growing flowers, vegetables, herbs or anything else need not be endlessly fussy or take up your entire Saturday. As an avid gardener, I'm not opposed to a little sweat, but I much prefer working smart and keeping things easy. Here's a quick guide to minimize your effort and maximize your joy.

GOTCHA!

We asked for it: What's the best prank you ever pulled?

KITT THE COURAGEOUS K-9

Officer Bill Cushing needed a partner. His dog needed a purpose. Together, they rescued each other.

Let's Dance!

It's good for your body, soul and even your brain

DISASTER ON THE RIVER

Two canoeists struggle to keep themselves and their friendship-afloat

WHAT HAPPENS TO ALL THE STUFF WE RETURN

Think your rejects go back on the shelves? Think again.

Words to Live By

Poems offered me an anchor as I lost my son, so I shared them

LOST, FOUND, HOMEWARD BOUND

A collection of heart-thumping, tail-wagging, zoomies-inducing pet reunion tales

Paging Dr. AI

IF YOU'VE EVER Googled symptoms (and who hasn't?), you've probably scared yourself with a dire diagnosis, with no doctor there to vet the source and put the information in context. But we can't help ourselves. So can AI help?

The HEALTHY WELLNESS FROM THEHEALTHY.COM

A vaccine is finally on the way. In the meantime, here's how to protect yourself from ticks.

How to Speak Like a Midwesterner

FROM THE BOOK A GUIDE TO MIDWESTERN CONVERSATION

A Baker's Dozen Facts About Eggs

13 Health Fact About Eggs

A Cure for "Mean World Syndrome"

News from The World of Medicine

Best Pet Pals

I'd mentioned I wanted a pet pig to colleagues at the country club where I work as a photographer. Six years ago, the staff surprised me with a little Vietnamese potbellied piglet. I knew right away that her name was Ruby.

When the World Spins

Vertigo is surprisingly common. Here's how to handle it.

Words to Live By

What I've learned from reading obituaries

Mind-Bending Facts About Yoga

13 THINGS and Facts About Yoga

A Scrumptious Sidekick

Got a crush on crunch? Pickles pack a punch.

GLAD TO HEAR IT

3 STORIES TO Make Your Day

Two-Man Ironman

A father-and-son team turns disability into triumph

Friends Forever

From chance encounters to apparent destiny, readers share their BFF origin stories