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How to check on your thyroid — and why
How to check on your thyroid — and why
Is it time to reevaluate the legacy of Pancho Villa?
Is it time to reevaluate the legacy of Pancho Villa?
Doctors are starting to take women’s pain more seriously
Doctors are starting to take women’s pain more seriously
The surprising way doomscrolling rewires your brain
The surprising way doomscrolling rewires your brain
The best evidence yet for ancient alien life on Mars
The best evidence yet for ancient alien life on Mars
Coffee, then nap? Why this odd combo might actually work
Coffee, then nap? Why this odd combo might actually work
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Chris Hemsworth takes on three epic challenges to explore science-backed ways to improve our health. He learns to drum for a brain-boosting, surprise stadium gig, climbs a frozen 600-foot wall to explore the benefits of breaking out of our comfort zones, and embraces brutal Special Forces pain training in South Korea—all to discover how we can live longer, better lives.
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Where to swim, sail and snorkel in the British Virgin Islands
Where to swim, sail and snorkel in the British Virgin Islands
See the best of Cuba with these two classic itineraries
See the best of Cuba with these two classic itineraries
Visit Shakira's hometown for Colombian fiestas
Visit Shakira's hometown for Colombian fiestas
6 scenic Swiss road trips for every type of traveller
6 scenic Swiss road trips for every type of traveller
The Matrilineal Threads running through Atlantic Canada
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September 2025 Issue

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In This Issue

Will Mexico's train of the future leave its past behind?
Will Mexico's train of the future leave its past behind?
The daredevils who keep Lagos moving
The daredevils who keep Lagos moving
Resurrecting the lost giants of the Galápagos
Resurrecting the lost giants of the Galápagos
What do you do with thousands of dead Everglades pythons?
What do you do with thousands of dead Everglades pythons?
The strange syndrome caused by regular cannabis use
The strange syndrome caused by regular cannabis use
Does high-potency cannabis impair mental health?
Does high-potency cannabis impair mental health?

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