ILLUSTRATIONS BY PETE MCARTHUR FOR USN&WR
Step, Sweat, and Smile in '07
Nearly a dozen studies show that happier people live longer; how to spare your feet pain without trashing your shoe collection; work out less and still get better results.
Beat the Technology Addiction
Do you check your BlackBerry under the dinner table? Kill the "electronic cocaine" addiction with music lessons, a good book, and the nighttime sky.
Strengthen Your Family Unit
"Positive parenting" might help you with the most important job you'll ever have; how to save your marriage: "A" is not just for affection–it's also for appreciation.
Get Involved at Home and Abroad
There are millions of children who need adult supervision and a whole lot of moral support. American troops and refugees in Darfur need your attention, too.
Be Nice to Mother Earth
Simple changes in how you live can give everyone a healthier planet. Among them: get a smaller gas bill when you downsize your car; bag that leaf blower to limit pollution.
Don't Do It Yourself
Do it yourself, or hire a pro? Learn what economists mean by "opportunity cost." If you're still pushing that ancient Hoover, it's time for an upgrade.
