Lifestyle

Real Life Mama: Reflections on life after alcohol

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In January, I stopped drinking alcohol. Before you ask, no, I am not pregnant. That’s the first thing that people think or ask when I tell them that I don’t drink anymore — that I must be pregnant. I assure you I am not. It is pretty crazy to me, though, that it is more socially acceptable to drink than it is to not.

A ‘brain decoder’ can read minds. But how good is it?

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AUSTIN, Texas — Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have created a “semantic brain decoder” to guess someone’s thoughts based on brain activity.

Foraging walk near Chicago beach teaches residents about edible plants they didn’t know grew...

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CHICAGO — Professional forager Dave Odd confidently declared he could start a Sunday tour at Wilson Skate Park by identifying five edible plants right underneath his feet. Taking a step forward, he pointed to a dandelion and called it “the most obvious” edible plant.

Best pillows for different sleepers

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Many things contribute to a good night’s sleep, from a good mattress to comfortable blankets and sheets. But when it comes to picking the perfect pillow, it turns out that “perfect” depends on how you tend to sleep.

Can’t sleep in the summer heat? Try a cooling blanket

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With warmer temperatures lasting well into the evening, many people are finding it more difficult to sleep. But kicking off your blanket isn’t necessarily the best way to stay cool at night.

The search for a new Gerber baby has begun

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ATLANTA — Do you have the cutest baby in the world? If so, they could be the next Gerber baby.

‘All the Sinners Bleed’ another dark gem of Southern noir from S.A. Cosby

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“All the Sinners Bleed” by S.A. Cosby; Flatiron Books (338 pages, $27.99)

On Nutrition: More on New Mexican food

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A recent column about my recent trip to New Mexico brought lots of feedback.

Mayo Clinic Minute: How can you avoid surgery for back pain?

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Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help or miss work. It is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Back pain can range from a muscle aching to a shooting, burning or stabbing sensation. Fortunately, there are measures that can help prevent or relieve most back pain episodes. If prevention fails, simple home treatment and using the body correctly often will heal the back within a few weeks. Dr. Maziyar Kalani, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, shares ways you can avoid surgery for back pain.

Mood-altering mushroom sales bloom despite safety concerns

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TAMPA, Fla. — When a hemp dispensary in this Florida city started to stock edibles with certain mushroom extracts last year, state regulators quickly ordered it to stop selling the items.