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Constantly anxious? Ease your mind by asking yourself this one question Bestselling author Martha Beck has tried many things over her 62 years of life to quell the anxiety that’s been her constant companion since childhood. The Harvard-trained sociologist experimented with therapy, medication, self-compassion practices and many, many hours of meditation. Then, as collective worry … Read more

Sitting hurts. Train for your desk job with these 5 easy exercises for your head and neck It’s Monday morning, the start of your work week. You’ve put the finishing touches on that big report, prepared for that imminent presentation. But it’s likely that there’s one aspect of the job you’re not ready for: the … Read more

Hoda Kotb might be leaving the “Today” show, but that doesn’t mean her career is in the rearview mirror. During an appearance on the “Kelly Clarkson Show” Monday, the journalist was probed on her future career plans after she says goodbye to the beloved morning show later this week. “I have to say though, ma’am, … Read more

Singer Joan Baez’s house in this affluent, woodsy community just south of San Francisco is right next to a road. But it’s still easy to miss. The house–made of wood, of course–is obscured by a forest of trees and assorted greenery. It’s the kind of unpretentious house you’d expect Baez, who’s never been trendy or … Read more

Comedian David Steinberg continues in his role as “Ear”—that is, a sounding board–to some of the funniest people working today. DAVID STEINBERG: A bit casually dressed, are you–jeans and T-shirt? Jon Stewart:Clearly, I didn’t realize we were to wear bat mitzvah attire. You said come by Friday night. It’ll be late. We’ll sit. We’ll talk, … Read more

15 gifts for your friends — and the environment This is part of the L.A. Times 2022 Gift Guide. See the full guide here. If you make a purchase using some of our links, the L.A. Times may be compensated. The holidays can be hard for the eco-conscious. All that shiny wrapping paper and ribbon, … Read more

L.A. walking guides Walking might not be built into the daily life of your average Angeleno, but our city is still full of fantastic places to explore by foot. Our team of experts is constantly scouting the best ones for you and talking to the people and businesses who are keeping our sidewalks vibrant. Whether … Read more

“Give me your sexiest winks!” director Tess Paras shouted as actors flirted and pretended to swig beer for the camera. They were rehearsing a musical parody — the song “One Bar More” from “Lesbian Misérables,” a new sketch written by Sibel Damar as part of the 2022 ViacomCBS showcase designed to put performers from underrepresented … Read more

Party City will be auctioning off the leases for all of its 695 stores in the US ahead of the retail company’s nationwide closure. In late December, the party store mainstay announced that it would be shuttering its doors after 40 years in the states due to high inflation that it couldn’t keep up with … Read more

Eric Tomassini trellises tomato plants on the steep acre that holds Avenue 33 Farm, the urban farm he and his wife, Ali Greer, tend behind their Lincoln Heights home. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times) Finding the Avenue 33 Farm is a serious challenge. Plug the address into GPS and you end up on a … Read more