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The ancient practice of blowing through a conch shell could help to reduce dangerous symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—offering an alternative to medication and machines. People with a ...

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From syrup-soaked kataifi sundaes to savory stuffed pumpkins, these flaky, crispy, golden recipes prove phyllo dough can do it all. Molly McArdle is Food & Wine's Updates Editor. She has written and ...

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Have you ever struggled to sort data in Excel in a way that truly fits your needs? Imagine trying to organize a list of regions not alphabetically, but in a specific order like “North, South, East, ...

Editor’s Note: This story is a part of Peak, The Athletic’s new desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports. Peak aims to connect readers to ideas they can ...