The pop singer Prince died on Thursday, at the age of fifty-seven, but his legacy will remain with us for a long, long time. Our cover for next week's issue, Bob Staake’s “Purple Rain,” is a tribute to the great performer; click here to read remembrances from our writers.
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How to Die in Good Health
The average American celebrates just one healthy birthday after the age of sixty-five. Peter Attia argues that it doesn’t have to be this way.
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