12.28.24

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Spending the holiday season alone this year? How to make the most of it

Celebrating the holidays alone doesn’t have to be lonely. Here’s how to make the most of your time this season.

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Here’s the gift I have given myself this year. I hope you get it, too

Cutting out the shame around diet culture can be hard to do when it is everywhere. Here is how CNN writer Madeline Holcombe quieted the noise.

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Why are teens losing their minds about college applications? This senior thinks she knows why

One high school senior figures out where her unrealistic expectations around the college application process come from and what to do about them.

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4 lessons on faith and science Dr. Francis Collins learned during his career

Former National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins offers four lessons that he’s learned about faith, science and public trust.

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How to enjoy a more alcohol-free holiday

Whether you’re “sober curious” or want to get a head start on Dry January, here’s how you can enjoy a more alcohol-free holiday from 2024 MICHELIN Guide Atlanta Exceptional Cocktails Award Winner Miles Macquarrie.

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