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Understanding Scary Public Health Announcements

How to assess risk when alarms sound on coronavirus.

February 10, 2020

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Get Old If You’re Smart

Growing old–we should be so lucky.

February 9, 2020

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What We Want to Wear Now: 2.7.2020

Our closets need these pieces. So do we.

February 6, 2020

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Green Acre #182: She’d Rather Be in Philadelphia

Roses and a Mediterranean garden. What’s not to like?

February 5, 2020

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You Gotta Have Heart(s)

For Valentine’s Day, a dozen suggestions with some heart.

February 4, 2020

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Do Collagen Supplements Work?

Recent studies show that taking them can improve skin elasticity and signs of aging.

February 3, 2020

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Yoga Tyranny

It’s about the angst.

February 2, 2020

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Entrance to Hotel Peter + Paul school house

A Holy New Hotel in New Orleans

Nineteenth-century schoolhouse, convent and church become Hotel Peter and Paul in New Orleans.

January 30, 2020

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Green Acre #181: Set It With Flowers

Faux florals (and fancy tableware) can produce dazzling table settings.

January 29, 2020

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What Lies Beneath

There’s lots of winter left. Long underwear to keep you toasty.

January 28, 2020

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Flu Season Is In Full Swing

Flu can last into April and even May; it’s not too late to get the vaccine now.

January 27, 2020

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Our Prompts Have Changed

What recorded messages should really say.

January 25, 2020

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Here’s the Beef

Cold weather, meet hot dinner idea.

January 23, 2020

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Green Acre #180: Babysitting Nature

Take care of plants and they’ll take care of you.

January 22, 2020

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A Conversation With Diana Misetic

A Pittsburgh designer and boutique owner talks about how she makes it work.

January 21, 2020

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It’s Not Willpower, It’s Science

Changing old, bad habits is a good thing. But it will take time.

January 20, 2020

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Mario Buatta’s House of Treasures

The late designer’s glorious hoard of decorative objects goes to auction this week.

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A Winter Treat

This bread could change your life, or at least your winter weekend.

January 16, 2020

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