Maybe BMI Report Cards Weren’t the Best Idea
Two decades in, there’s no evidence that school weigh-ins do anything but make kids uncomfortable.
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Olympics Photo of the Day: A Winner’s Circle
Members of the French judo team celebrate Olympic gold.
Olympics Photo of the Day: Splashdown
A kayaker makes a big splash at the start of an Olympic run.
Olympics Photo of the Day: The Moment of Impact
Canada’s Wyatt Sanford takes a punch on his way to a win.
Let’s Not Fool Ourselves About Yogurt
There’s a thin line between yogurt and ice cream.
Olympics Photo of the Day: Up Close and Underwater
A unique portrait of a swimmer in mid-competition
Olympics Photo of the Day: Celebrating a Winning Team Effort
Team USA cheers with Simone Biles as it wins a gold medal.
Olympics Photo of the Day: Inside the Barrel
A surfer rides a wave in a legendary location.
Anxiety Is Like Exercise
Small doses of stress can protect your health.
Olympics Photo of the Day: A Leap Through the Antlers
A unique view of a whimsical obstacle for riders in Versailles