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Kidney stones hurt like nothing else, so stop the next one

What renal colic actually feels like, when it's an ER trip, and the boring daily habits that keep a second stone from ever showing up.

GuideCity StyleTobias ReedSep 22, 20265 min

Smart casual, and what to wear when nobody explains it

The one combination that works almost everywhere, the shoes that decide it, and the five mistakes that give you away at the door.

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GuideStyleTobias ReedSep 22, 20265 min

What men are actually wearing right now, and what to skip

Trousers got wider, jackets got shorter, brown took over from black. The practical version of this season, with the alterations that make it work.

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Fitness6 min read

What a raised ALT on your blood test actually means

Your physical came back with an H next to one liver number. Before you panic or ignore it, know what ALT and AST are really measuring.

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GuideCity StyleTobias ReedSep 22, 20266 min

What to wear when the invitation says smart casual

A collared shirt, real trousers, leather shoes, and one layer. That covers almost every version of it — the rest is knowing which version you've got.

GuideStyleTobias ReedSep 22, 20266 min

What to wear to a wedding, a funeral and an interview

One navy suit covers all three. The difference is in the tie, the shoes, and four alterations most people never bother with.

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GuideFitnessCal BrennanSep 23, 20266 min

When your prostate starts running your nights

Three bathroom trips before sunrise isn't aging gracefully. What's actually happening, which pills do what, and how long the procedures cost you.

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Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

Five questions, honestly answered, and a plan for the next two weeks.

GuideWoodworkingWes DunbarSep 22, 20266 min

Raise a burr, and the rest of sharpening follows

One skill, one piece of feedback, and about fifteen minutes to learn it. After that your chisels, kitchen knives and axe all get easier.

GuideCarsDean ShawSep 22, 20266 min

Your first project car should be boring, cheap and popular

The car you learn on should be dull, plentiful and easy to get parts for. Three tempting alternatives will quietly eat your budget instead.

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Give me something to do with my kids this weekend

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GuideFitnessCal BrennanSep 23, 20266 min

What ibuprofen does to your kidneys on a hot training day

The pill isn't the problem. The pill plus dehydration plus your blood pressure medication is the problem, and almost nobody explains that part.

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GuideWoodworkingWes DunbarSep 22, 20266 min

Build a garage workshop you'll use on a Tuesday night

Most home shops fail for one reason: starting takes too long. Fix that first, and the tools take care of themselves.

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GuideCarsDean ShawSep 22, 20266 min

What to check before you hand a stranger cash for a car

A private sale can save you thousands or cost you a transmission. The difference is about ninety minutes of work and the willingness to walk away.

GuideFitnessCal BrennanSep 23, 20266 min

Hepatitis C is curable and the test takes one blood draw

One-time screening is now recommended for every adult, the cure is a daily pill for eight to twelve weeks, and heavy lifting can muddy your liver numbers.

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GuideWoodworkingWes DunbarSep 22, 20266 min

Build a tool tote first, and buy these five tools

One board, one afternoon, no table saw. The project that teaches you square cuts, glue-ups and finish — and gets used for the next twenty years.

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Is your money actually in order?

Six questions. No email required, no sales pitch at the end.

Cars6 min

What it really takes to get a car past 250,000 miles

Fitness6 min

When depression shows up as anger instead of sadness

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Plan a cook for eight people

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GuideGadgetsDean ShawSep 22, 20266 min

Back up everything so a lost phone is just a bad afternoon

Photos are the easy part. The thing that actually ruins your week is losing the ability to log into anything you own.

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Grooming6 min read

The haircut that still looks right on day eighteen

Most men pick a haircut based on how it looks leaving the barber. Judge it by how it behaves three weeks later, before you've touched it.

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