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July 06, 2022 Issue

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Health & Fitness
Why Do Our 50s Suck So Hard?
It’s not just you who feels that way. But there’s good news about what’s coming next.
By Julie Halpert
, June 27, 2022
3 Min Read
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Sex & Relationships
My Mystery Date With an 80s Sex Symbol
An MTV fantasy was sitting across from me, and I didn’t even know it
By Corey Levitan
, June 27, 2022
2 Min Read
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Family & Fatherhood
What Cancer Taught Me About Being a Dad
Sharing bad news is never easy, but it can be especially scary as a father
June 27, 2022
2 Min Read
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Eating & Drinking
5 Top Chefs on How They Top the Perfect Burger
Even a grilling guru can stack the deck with some next-level fixings.
By Steve Russell
, June 27, 2022
3 Min Read
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Money & Career
Am I a Jerk for Wanting to Work at Home?
Your 4-step guide to skipping the commute even when your company wants you back
By Jesse Will
, June 27, 2022
3 Min Read
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Inside Dope
Why It’s So Damn Hard to Find a PS5
The console shortage is real — but here’s how you can improve your odds of tracking one down
By Luke Winkie
, June 27, 2022
3 Min Read