Health

World

United Against Smoking

The United Kingdom has passed a law making it illegal to sell smoking products, such as tobacco, to anyone born in or after 2009. The law will take effect in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Wes Streeting is the…

The Power of Play

In 2013, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stated that recess time is crucial for students’ “social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.” Now the AAP is doubling down on the importance of recess, thanks to new evidence. A statement this…

Science

Puzzle It Out

Jodi Jill knows all about the power of puzzles. She’s a professional puzzle maker, and she uses puzzles to relax. For example, she gets nervous on flights, so she travels with a jigsaw puzzle in her bag. When turbulence hits,…

Ask Angela

Ask Angela: Up at Night

Have questions? Angela Haupt connects with experts and shares their words of wisdom. Angela Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. She talks with experts about problems readers are having, then writes articles to share what she learns.…

Sports

Americans on the Move

About 80% of adults in the United States exercise regularly, according to a report from the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA). That’s 247 million people. The number has been going up in recent years, driven by big growth in…

Animals

Canine Care

Think of a situation that makes you nervous. Maybe you’re taking a test. Or maybe you’re at the doctor’s office, about to get a shot. Your mind races. Your heart pounds. Just then, a source of comfort walks in on…

Education

Work It Out

Want to boost your grades? A quick exercise break could help, according to new research from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. A study was published in July in the journal Psychology of Sport and Exercise. It found that just…

Careers

Meet the Seated Nurse

“I had to prove to people that I could do it, just differently—and still effectively.” Andrea Dalzell is the school nurse at Quad Preparatory School, in New Yor…

Careers

Summer Camp Fun

Working at a nature camp takes a commitment to campers’ safety and well-being. Your Hot Job spoke with two activity leaders—Eileen McCafferty and Jason Samuel—a…

Careers

Step It Up

Philip Wheaton is the founder of Xtreme Hip Hop with Phil. His goal is to change how people view fitness, one energetic step at a time. Wheaton is proof that it’s possible to make a living doing what you love.…