Summer

You Asked: Why Do Summer Colds Feel So Much Worse?

The season for colds is so predictable that virologists can practically circle its start date on a calendar. The first big spike starts "about two weeks after students go back to school in September,” says...

By Markham Heid June 21, 2017

First All-Accessible Water Park Opens in Texas

Admission is free for people with disabilities

By Ashley Hoffman June 15, 2017

6 Surprising and Refreshing Cocktails for a Summer Soirée

Vodka-tonics and beer need not apply

By Adrienne Stillman June 9, 2017

Viral Water Slide Man Is Already the King of Summer

In the world of summer fun, some heroes stand out. Take for example this Jamaica resort guest sliding down a water slide in a video that has fascinated the internet. Traveler Morgan Evick posted a...

By Ashley Hoffman June 6, 2017

Students Celebrate End of Year with Huge Paper "Waterfall"

To celebrate the end of the school year, a group of kids at Arizona's Basha High School unleashed a torrent of papers on a stairwell at their school in one giant, seemingly never-ending waterfall of...

By Raisa Bruner May 31, 2017

How to Talk to Your Kids About Beach Safety

Forget sharks; riptides are much more likely

By Carey Wallace July 27, 2016

How to Make Sure Your Kid Gets Enough Sleep This Summer

Vacation offers the perfect opportunity for kids of all ages to adjust their sleep cycle

By Carey Wallace July 18, 2016

The 11 Grossest Things People Have Found Inside Hot Dogs

The hot dog is a strange food

By Denver Nicks June 30, 2016

These Instagrams of Last Night's Rare Strawberry Moon Are Totally Amazing

For the first time in nearly 70 years, a full moon rose on the same day as the summer solstice

By TIME Photo June 21, 2016

What a Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Learned from a Near-Drowning

There are more benefits from learning to swim than safety

By Cullen Jones June 10, 2016

How Nice Weather May Be Undermining Action on Climate Change

Climate change has actually made weather in the U.S. more pleasant, but that will change in the decades to come

By Justin Worland April 20, 2016

4 Tricks to Make an Easy Switch to Daylight Saving Time

Losing an hour of sleep doesn't have to throw you off

By Michael Gollust / Health.com March 10, 2016

This Video of a Puppy Pool Party Is the Perfect Way to Say Goodbye to Summer

Watch dogs take a dip for charity

By Megan McCluskey September 9, 2015

10 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Fruit

Make fruit kabobs

By Kati Chevaux / Cozi August 28, 2015

4 Easy Ways to Organize Your Vacation Photos

Put your memories in one place

By Lindsey Gladstone / Cozi August 27, 2015

How to Spend the End of Summer With Your Kids

Play flashlight tag

By Lisa Kothari / Cozi August 26, 2015

10 Ways to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning

Keep your windows covered during the day

By Gretchen Becker / Angie's List August 24, 2015

12 Air Conditioner Tips to Keep Yourself Cool

Check the air filter every month

By Angie's List August 21, 2015

7 Summer Reads for the Curious Mind

Out of the 44 books I read from January to June, here are the 7 that resonated with me the most. (For the curious see the 2012, 2013, I can’t find the 2014 edition.) Pebbles...

By Shane Parrish August 21, 2015

A Brief History of Summer Vacation

Time off in the hot season is a relatively new invention

By Jackson Murphy / History News Network August 20, 2015

These Are the Best and Worst American Cities for a Staycation

A majority of the spots are sprinkled throughout the South, with a few wildcards here and there

By Erika Owen / Travel + Leisure August 17, 2015

These Are America's Prettiest Beach Campsites

You can claim your own piece of oceanfront real estate at these beach campsites

By Sarah L. Stewart / Travel + Leisure August 14, 2015

15 Great Songs You Might Have Missed This Summer

Add these gems to your summer playlist

By Jason Lipshutz / Billboard August 14, 2015

It takes more than a minute to reach the bottom.

At 1,975 feet long, the water slide at Action Park in Vernon, N.J. is the world's longest. Though, water slide is a generous term--think more like the ultimate slip-and-slide. The attraction, which was featured on...

By Laura Lorenzetti / Fortune August 12, 2015

5 Easy Steps That Will Transform How You Grill

Make your grilling veggie-heavy

By Cynthia Sass / Health.com August 5, 2015

5 Running Mistakes Beginners Always Make

Wearing the wrong shoes can cost you more than just a few blisters

By Jennifer Cohen / Health.com August 3, 2015

How to Save on Your Energy Bill

Try using fans instead of air conditioner

By Chanie Kirschner / Mother Nature Network July 29, 2015

5 Unusual Ways to Stay Cool

No need to run air conditioner all day long

By Chris Baskind / Mother Nature Network July 29, 2015

The Science of Why You Crave Comfort Food

It's not just because these foods are tasty. It's because they make us feel less alone

By Alexandra Sifferlin July 29, 2015

Why the Beach Is So Much Grosser Than You Thought

Dirty sand can make you sick

By Lindsey Murray / Health.com July 29, 2015

Heat Wave Affects Millions of Americans

Heat warnings are in effect from St. Louis to Memphis to Philadelphia

By NBC News July 29, 2015

How to Get Your Kids to Actually DO Summer Reading

It doesn't have to be a chore

By Carey Wallace July 27, 2015

Celebrate National Tequila Day With These 7 Cocktail Recipes

From juleps to margaritas

By Food & Wine July 24, 2015

5 Tips for Completing AP Summer Homework

Create a schedule

By Brian Witte / Varsity Tutors July 22, 2015

How to Help Your Kids Be Better Travelers This Summer

It's more than learning a list of local dos and don'ts

By Carey Wallace July 20, 2015

6 Mosquito Repellent Plants to Keep Pests Away

From basil to lavender

By Stephanie Figy / Angie's List July 17, 2015

The Unsung Heroes of Summer: Beach Bulldozer Engineers

Many beaches have been extended or created from scratch

July 14, 2015

How Summer Reading Programs Can Keep Students on Track

Use your downtime wisely

By Brian Witte / Varsity Tutors July 14, 2015

5 Essential Tricks for Treating a Sunburn

Remember to constantly moisturize your skin

By Chelsea Burns / Health.com July 4, 2015

Summer Is Officially Here. Celebrate With This Tranquil Google Doodle Celebrating the 2018 Summer Solstice

Where Did America's Summer Jobs Go?

Joe Biden in a Lifeguard Chair Promptly Rescued the Internet

20 Video Games We Can't Wait to Play This Summer

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