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How to Be Kinder to Yourself During the Holidays

Holiday Smart, Not Hard December should be merry for everyone—you included. The Problem: You’ve invited your SO’s family over for Hanukkah dinner, but your work […]

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Six Meditation Classes in Boston to Stay Grounded This Month

Contrary to popular belief, meditation can look extremely different for different people. At it’s core, whether you’re chanting on a pillow or walking through the […]

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Advice from a Fit Friend: Weights, Plant-Based Diets, and Birth Control

This week came and went about as fast and furiously as the flurries we saw on Monday and Tuesday. Would you agree? If not, I […]

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Legally Purchased Vaping Products Are Also Linked to Lung Issues

Update, 12/9/19 3:30 p.m.: After this story was published on Friday, the Department of Public Health told the Boston Globe that “at least one” of the six […]

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Nine Stress-Relieving Gifts to Give This Year

As if our day-to-day lives weren’t stressful enough, there’s nothing like the holidays to make everyone a little extra stressed out and anxious. Many of […]

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Don’t be Mad at the Peloton Ad. Be Mad at the Industry That Encouraged It

A new Peloton ad has taken the internet by storm in recent days, with critics calling it sexist, problematic, and even “the best horror movie […]

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3 Powerful Ways Music Therapy Helped This Young Girl With Severe Anxiety Find Her Voice

At first, Ella’s parents thought their child was just shy and introverted. In social situations, though, her anxiety was crippling. Birthdays were the worst. Most […]

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EverybodyFights Is Opening a Third Greater Boston Location

Get in your fighting stance, North Shore residents, EverybodyFights is coming out swinging in March. And you better be ready. The boxing gym, a franchise […]

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Where to Order the Best Avocado Toast in Boston Right Now

Sometimes you wake up in the morning and the only way you can imagine starting your day is with a crispy piece of toast with […]

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Six Indoor Activities to Do in Boston When the Weather Is Frightful

Boston may be filled with plenty of great museums, an aquarium teeming with wildlife, and spectacular art exhibits to keep you busy during every dreary […]

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Peek Inside the Swanky New Recovery Lounge at EverybodyFights

If you talked about recovery 10 years ago, people would automatically think about recovery from drug and alcohol abuse, NormaTec CEO Gilad Jacobs tells me […]

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Recipe: Butternut Squash Farro Perfect for Thanksgiving Dinner

While it’s always best to have the Thanksgiving staples—turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce—it doesn’t hurt to bring something new. This year, try this […]

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Boston Fitness Pros Agree: This Is the Biggest Fitness Trend of 2020

Break out the foam rollers and grab your protein shakes—2020 is all about performance recovery. While you’re busy dialing in your nutrition and taking care […]

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Jameela Jamil Stopped by the State House for Eating Disorder Prevention Day

Nearly 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder in the United States and approximately every 62 minutes someone dies […]

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Six Festive Holiday Fitness Events in Boston to Check Out

During the holidays, it might be easy to forget about the gym, especially when there are cookies to be decorated, presents to be wrapped, and […]