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People light candles outside Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on Jan. 3, 2026, where a devastating fire left many people dead and injured during the New Year’s celebrations. (AP Photo/Baz Ratner)

What the New Year’s fire at a Swiss bar tells us about fire prevention

A spark may start a fire, but systems decide whether it becomes a disaster. The Swiss New Year’s blaze shows what happens when they fail.
The U.S. workweek hasn’t always been 40 hours long, so maybe something else is possible. Gearstd/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Resolve to stop punching the clock: Why you might be able to change when and how long you work

Thinking about what makes work worth doing and what you would do with your time if you weren’t spending it at work are useful questions to pose this and every year.
While it’s admirable to invest time and effort into improving one’s health and well-being, it is counterproductive to focus on the number on a scale, our pants size or having defined abs. (Shutterstock)

This new year, consider resolutions focused on well‑being instead of weight loss

People should consider weight- and body-neutral resolutions that prioritize how we feel and function in our bodies and minds, and take a more holistic view of health.
Like Dry January for alcohol users, the idea of taking a month off weed is also worth considering for those who use cannabis. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Time for a Weed‑Free January? How cannabis users could benefit from a ‘dry’ month

A Weed-Free January could do more good than cannabis users may realize. Regular cannabis users could expect to experience a number of positive physical and lifestyle changes from a 31-day pause.
Checking the weather frequently can serve to preemptively avoid injury pitfalls from extreme cold or slippery surfaces. (Pexels)

How to jump‑start your New Year with cold weather running

Winter running has all the health benefits of aerobic exercise, as well as fresh air. However, be aware of the specific safety and injury-prevention concerns that come with cold weather.

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