Eight of the Best Methods for Studying so You Actually Retain the Information

Here are the best methods and techniques to help you really learn. Heads up, though: Most of these work best when you’re writing things down. The best study methods for reading comprehension The first step to studying is taking in new information. You cant interrogate or grasp something youve never even read or heard before. “SQ3R” stands forsurvey,question,read,recite, andreview. These questions should be about what youd like to know and what the titles appear to promise youll learn....

September 13, 2024 · 2 min · 285 words · Emily Ford

How I Recover From a Long Run During Marathon Training

One of my strengths as a runner is my willingness to prioritize recovery at the slightest sign of injury. This, to me, is peak “marathon mentality.” I do not recommend. Therefore, you may need to learn how to listen to your body. Mood changes: Feeling irritable or unmotivated? Marathon training is an emotional experience. Your body might be telling you to take it easy. Its a short, easy run focused on recovery over performance....

September 13, 2024 · 2 min · 253 words · Crystal Davies

I Tried the ‘Sugarcane’ Workout, and Now I Understand Why Nobody Does It

So I had to try it for myself. What is the Sugarcane (or Sugar Kane) workout? The Sugarcane workout is a series of intervals described by Andy Galpin (on Hubermans podcast). workout.Here is the clip in which Galpin originally describes the workout. as far as you could in two minutes. Note the distance you covered. Rest two minutes Round 2: run (or bike, row, etc.) for the samedistanceas round 1....

September 13, 2024 · 3 min · 430 words · Rebecca Nunez

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, September 13, 2024

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - They have a similar spelling quirk. Blue category - Seen in a fairy tale. Purple category - They get you from point A to point B....

September 13, 2024 · 3 min · 444 words · Lance Johnson

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Friday, September 13, 2024

For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Strands answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the spangram and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle! Were about to give away the answers to todays Strands puzzle. What is the spangram in todays Strands?...

September 13, 2024 · 2 min · 240 words · Rebecca Martinez

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, September 13, 2024

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for September 13, 2024 read on. Well share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. How to play Wordle Wordle liveshere on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time. Start by guessing a five-letter word. For more, check outour guide to playing Wordle here, andmy strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers....

September 13, 2024 · 3 min · 458 words · Karla Cervantes

Why I'm Buying the iPhone 16 Plus and Not the Pro

For people like me, a “Pro” iPhone is no longer a must-have. You get the latest A18 processor, andreports indicate that all iPhone models ship with 8GB of RAM. Once you move into Pro territory, you’re spending at least $999. The Plus offers a lot of great features, and a larger display, for $899. I don’t think the Pro justifies the extra $100 minimum. One could go as far as to say that the iPhone X was the first “Pro” iPhone....

September 13, 2024 · 2 min · 251 words · Amy Scott

How Fitbit’s Readiness Score Works (and Whether You Should Pay Attention to It)

Lets break down what the score means, where it comes from, and how to use it. Which devices can give me a readiness score? Readiness is meant to capture how rested and energetic you (should, in theory) feel. If youve been training hard and need to rest, you should expect to see a low readiness score. But if youre well-recovered, youll see a higher score. Take that with a grain of salt....

September 12, 2024 · 2 min · 247 words · Luke Moore

My Favorite Thai Dessert That My Mom Makes in the Fall

At least once a year, my mom surprises me with something completely new from Thailand. Polite internet transliteration spells it faktong, so we’ll stick with that. I suppose she could have done it without me, but thats impossible. Parents never do special things for themselves without their kids, right? What is faktong sangkaya? Faktong translates to pumpkin and sangkaya to steamed custard. It’s not unlike preparing a jack-o-lantern, but thats where the similarity ends....

September 12, 2024 · 2 min · 337 words · Patricia Pineda MD

Now Is the Time to Buy Spring-Blooming Bulbs

That time is now. Think of these plants as an effective way to add a very specific coloras if by paintbrush. If you start throwing random bulbs into the ground, it will still be impressive, but less powerful. I divide my yard into zones. Each kind of bulb comes up at a specific time, in a well orchestrated series. A chart likethisone will help you plan. Heres what you should be ordering now....

September 12, 2024 · 2 min · 326 words · Sarah Williams

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, September 12, 2024

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - For someone elses well-being. Blue category - Ballers. Purple category - Related to the alphabet, but not the English one....

September 12, 2024 · 3 min · 462 words · Andrea White

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, September 12, 2024

For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Strands answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the spangram and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle! Were about to give away the answers to todays Strands puzzle. What is the spangram in todays Strands?...

September 12, 2024 · 2 min · 238 words · Christina Foster

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, September 12, 2024

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for September 12, 2024 read on. Well share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. How to play Wordle Wordle liveshere on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time. Start by guessing a five-letter word. For more, check outour guide to playing Wordle here, andmy strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers....

September 12, 2024 · 3 min · 493 words · Amber Moyer