Healthier Cities Will Require a Strong Dose of Nature

If we can’t get to the forest, the forest must come to us, in the form of cities designed around green spaces.

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The Lakers are coming home and could be getting healthier on multiple fronts

Beginning Saturday against Sacramento, 11 of the Lakers' next 14 games are in Los Angeles. Ten will be at home, and the other will be the Lakers' Intuit Dome debut.
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In Some Doctors’ Offices, the Weigh-In Is No Longer Required

It may be a longstanding practice, but critics say routine weight measurements are driving some patients away from care.
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Growing number of states to require financial literacy course in high school

Only 10 states require students to take a personal finance course to graduate from high school, but by 2031, it's expected to jump to 26. Studies show requiring financial education improves credit ...
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Holiday spending rose 3.8%, with apparel and restaurants strong, Mastercard says

Holiday spending rose 3.8% from a year ago, topping last year’s growth, as consumers were “willing and able” to spend, if there was a good deal, Mastercard SpendingPulse said.
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Hochul signs law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for natural disaster cleanup

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Thursday signed a law that will require companies responsible for large amounts of planet-warming pollution to contribute to climate damage repair efforts. Under ...
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Canadian researchers trial nature trick to boost mood in winter

Volunteers asked to go about normal routine while paying more attention to natural world. The start of a new year: a time for optimism, ambitious plans to improve the world, and the grim suspicion ...
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A Christmas Gnome Tradition, More Than 1,000 Strong

The writer Andrew Solomon recounts his enduring love for the cheerful little heroes of Swedish folklore, handed down from his late mother.
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9 Books Recommended by Positive Psychologists for a Happier, Healthier, Less Stressed 2025

Burnt out by 2024? Then pick up these positive psychology books to reset your brain and your life for a happier, more hopeful 2025.
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Apple to see strong Christmas iPhone sales that launch a ‘renaissance of growth’

Apple’s stock heads for another record as Wedbush sees strong holiday sales of new iPhones being the launching pad for a “renaissance of growth.”
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