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Life Archive

Archives for January 2024

Health
Zyn, the nicotine pouch at the center of a brewing culture war, explainedZyn, the nicotine pouch at the center of a brewing culture war, explained
Health

Everyzyng you wanted to know about Zyn, in six questions.

By Whizy Kim and Keren Landman, MD
A guide to health care providers, from doctors to nurse practitioners
Even Better

You’re likelier than ever to get care from a physician assistant or nurse practitioner. Here’s what you need to know.

By Keren Landman, MD
We don’t have much money, but want to improve our lives. Where do we start?
Even Better

Having a meaningful life isn’t reserved for the ultra-wealthy.

By Nicole Dieker Finley
How to microdose movement
Even Better

Sitting for too long is bad for your health. Here’s how to move your body throughout the day.

By Allie Volpe
Politics
No, DEI isn’t making airplanes fall apartNo, DEI isn’t making airplanes fall apart
Politics

Republicans have launched an ill-informed campaign to blame diversity policies for aircraft safety issues.

By Fabiola Cineas
The complicated lives and deaths of TikTok’s illness influencers
Health

A ‘day in the life’ at the end of a life

By A.W. Ohlheiser
Who is etiquette for?
Even Better

Etiquette is about respect, not table manners.

By Allie Volpe
How to be alone with your thoughts
Even Better

Spend some time with your inner monologue (and actually enjoy it).

By Allie Volpe
Business & Finance
The Biden administration’s plan to slash bank overdraft fees, explainedThe Biden administration’s plan to slash bank overdraft fees, explained
Business & Finance

Nobody likes overdrafting their bank account. Biden wants to make it less painful.

By Nicole Narea
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is running away from transgender rights casesThe Supreme Court is running away from transgender rights cases
Supreme Court

For the third time in the last year, the Supreme Court turned away an opportunity to make life much worse for trans youth.

By Ian Millhiser
My year of Dry January
Even Better

A monthlong break from drinking was just the beginning for me.

By Alanna Okun and Aude White
Are you a headache person? You don’t have to suffer in silence.
Even Better

Despite big changes to the migraine playbook, many people aren’t getting adequate treatment.

By Keren Landman, MD
Politics
The Epstein “list,” explainedThe Epstein “list,” explained
Politics

What the tranche of recently unsealed court documents contains.

By Li Zhou
Even Better
Yes, everyone is sick right now. So what can you do about it?Yes, everyone is sick right now. So what can you do about it?
Even Better

How to prevent and treat colds, the flu, Covid-19, and more.

By Keren Landman, MD
Morning light is crucial for happiness. Here’s how to get it — even if you hate mornings.
Even Better

Timing light exposure right helps combat seasonal depression.

By Allie Volpe