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Why we love campfire stories — and how to tell a good one

In most versions, the teenagers hear a radio bulletin about a hook-handed escaped convict while, ahem, canoodling on Lover’s Lane. Perhaps you were told the more wholesome version in which the teens...

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Cellphones at summer camp? Parents are part of the problem

The glows give them away every time, says Matt “Sully” Sullivan. “At night, you see the kid curl over and try to hide that ambient lighting, but it leaks everywhere,” says Sullivan, assistant camp...

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Does cardio burn fat? Are carbs bad? A closer look at fitness myths

When it comes to health advice, we’re drawn toward simple rules like “do this, not that” or “eat this, not that.” We have science and anecdotes to back up these rules, but when you ask true fitness...

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Metabolism changes present fitness challenges in menopause

No one’s ashamed of their hot flashes at Krissy O’Brien’s women-only exercise programs. “My ladies like to call them ‘personal summers,’ ” says O’Brien, who owns and manages three Curves fitness...

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Sleep enough to make the most of exercise

Exercise in the morning and you’ll be more energized and confident throughout the day, goes the common wisdom. And it’s true that studies show early-morning exercisers are consistent and achieve...

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Healthy, whole foods, delivered to your door — too good to be true?

Forget about looking for recipes, making lists, grocery shopping or reading labels. While we’re at it, throw out most of your measuring cups, too. Oh, and the meals are healthy as well as fast. That’s...

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Pet-friendly hotels in Colorado cater to canines, even in ski season

Returning guests are often happy when they walk into the Antlers at Vail Hotel, but those who travel with pets have a unique way of showing it. “They say all the time, ‘The dog is so happy to be back.’...

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How to prepare your child for overnight summer camp

Overnight camp can be a thrilling proposition for a child: sleeping away from home, meeting new people, and trying adventurous activities such as ziplining, climbing, horseback riding and archery....

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Special-needs camps provide welcome respite for kids and families

Every summer at Camp Wapiyapi, kids zipline through meadows against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. They hike and bike trails, learn to fish and shoot arrows, but most importantly, they are kids,...

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Under pressure: Cookers reclaiming the kitchen spotlight

For decades, it’s been the bogeyman of the American kitchen, an appliance with an enduring reputation for danger and disaster. Like most urban legends, says chef Dan Witherspoon, everyone over 40 seems...

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