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Think you can’t dance? Get up and try these tips in our comic. We dare you!

Anyone can dance. As you read this comic, follow each step — and you'll be moving and grooving in no time.

Life Kit’s most-read stories of 2024: Sleep myths, tipping etiquette, home design tricks

Comics, social etiquette and myth-busting stories ruled Life Kit in 2024. That includes guidance on what to do if a partner cheats — and how to tip at fast food joints.

People in colder countries understand the magic of winter. What’s their secret?

Researcher Kari Leibowitz traveled to places with some of the harshest winters on Earth to understand how people thrive in the cold and dark. Her findings may inspire you to find comfort and joy in the season.

Dear Life Kit: My daughter was left out of the holiday newsletter — again!

A father wonders why his father-in-law keeps neglecting to mention his daughter in his annual newsletter to family. It includes updates on the other grandchildren. Why not her?

Want a great photo of yourself? Try these confidence-boosting poses

Anyone can be photogenic. It just takes practice. A model and a posing coach share postures and movements to help you get more comfortable in front of the camera.

The right (and wrong) things to say to a grieving friend

It can be hard to find the right words to say to a friend whose loved one has died. Experts share the dos and don'ts of expressing condolences.

Beer before liquor? Busting 6 popular myths about hangovers

People have a lot of opinions about how to cure a hangover. Are any of them true? Medical experts dispel common misconceptions about the effects of drinking too much alcohol.

The holidays are stressful. Restore your calm with these 5 quick tricks

Keep these science-backed stress busters in your back pocket this holiday season. Whip 'em out the next time you're at a table full of bickering in-laws or your flight gets canceled!

8 kitchen hacks from ‘Baking Show’ judge Prue Leith: No points docked for using ’em!

In her new cookbook, "Life's Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom," chef and TV host Prue Leith reveals clever cooking tricks and shortcuts from her 65-year culinary career.

Don’t give your family food poisoning this holiday season. Follow this illustrated guide

Protect your loved ones from foodborne illnesses with this refresher course on food safety. Experts offer guidance on how long to leave food out, when to toss leftovers and more.