Time to get cozy with some comforting recipes like veggie mac ‘n cheese, coffee cake in a mug, and creamy sweet potato soup. And before your next gym visit, make sure to take a quick look-see at our ultimate etiquette guide (preview: Sharing is caring, so long as it’s not sweat). Since it’s nearly the weekend, and we’re ready to party like it’s 1999, check out our list of booze myths. You may think you’re in the clear if you drink liquor before beer, but not so! TGIF.

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Health

31 Classic Comfort Food Recipes Made Healthy Whether sweet or savory, we’ve got a healthier way to make your favorite comfort foods!

Chewing Gum Reduces Anxiety, Won’t Curb Appetite Chewing gum has tons of great cognitive benefits, but when it comes to weight loss, chomping down might not be that effective at helping control appetite.

The Greatist Table: 5 Healthy Avocado Recipes from Around the Web Try these five delicious avocado recipes!

Recipe: Mexican Style Sweet Potatoes Looking for something new to do with sweet potatoes? Try this fiesta-style side. Ole!

26 Killer Infographics to Improve Your Health and Fitness Want to learn something without staring at a ton of text? Luckily, we’ve rounded up 26 infographics that help us foam roll like a pro, live forever, and more. (Pretty pictures included.)

The 13 Biggest Myths About Alcohol, Busted So you thought that that late night/early morning pizza would sober you up? Err, sorry to break it to ya! Read on for the low down on the most popular alcohol myths.

Recipe: Creamy Sweet Potato Soup It’s official: Soup season is here! Ring in the cooler weather with this super simple creamy sweet potato soup.

Happiness

Can Straight Men and Women Be “Just Friends”? Can heterosexual men and women be friends, or do they only bond for the hope of some sweet, sweet lovin’ down the road? We investigate the science behind male-female friendships.

18 Ways to Stay Focused at Work Having trouble concentrating on the job? Learn some tips on how to stay focused at work, no matter what disruptions occur.

Why Positive Thinking Doesn’t (Always) Work Most of us have been taught to “think positive” in the face of bleak situations. But what if embracing our negative side is actually good for us?

32 Solutions for When You Can’t Sleep For anyone who’s ever had a bad night’s sleep: Improve bedtime savvy with these long-term, short-term, and immediate solutions for getting more — and better — sleep.

Fitness

New Workout: Tempo Intervals for Cyclists Feel yourself losing steam early on in a workout? Build endurance and speed with this tempo interval workout — the perfect 60-minute ride for cyclists of all levels.

17 Ways to Get More Out of Cardio Finding the time and energy for cardio isn’t easy. But there are ways to get more out of those minutes. Read on for easy-to-implement and research-backed workout tips.

The Ultimate Guide to Gym Etiquette Most gyms have a basic code of conduct — but what about the rules that go unsaid? It’s time we review the most important dos and don’ts at the gym.

#imagreatist Fitness Feats This week, the #imagreatist community surprised us with some seriously impressive fitness moves, from 10-mile runs to bouldering and everything in between.

Can Athletes Handle More Pain? Challenging yourself on the field, court, or in the weight room is no easy task. So when push comes to (literal) shove, can athletes actually be able to endure more discomfort?

We Did It: Japanese Samurai Sword Fighting Class The Greatist Team recently tried out the art of Japanese sword fighting! Here’s what we learned.

News: Genetic Test Says Who’ll Benefit from Aerobic Exercise Could a simple cheek swab tell us how much we’ll benefit from a workout? There’s a new genetic test on the market that may reveal how we’ll respond to aerobic exercise.

Quote: Baseball Hall of Famer On Loving the Game The World Series is heating up, but one baseball Hall of Famer knows the path to success isn’t just home runs.

Research Review: Bigger Muscle Gains and Better Workout Plans GUEST POST: Chris Beardsley of Strength and Conditioning Research presents three recent studies in exercise science — and what their cutting-edge conclusions mean to you.

Martyn Ashton’s Bike Ride (On an Airplane, and Other Crazy Places) Watch as mountain bike pro, Martyn Ashton, kills it on the Tour de France winning bike.

Greatist Podcast: Why You’re Not Getting Stronger In this week’s Greatist podcast, we sit down with renowned strength coach Tony Gentilcore to discuss some common mistakes people make in the gym and what you can do to keep making progress with your routine.

Poster: You Don’t Have to Go Fast… It’s not always about speed. Check out Greatist’s new inspirational poster, available for sale on the official Greatist Store. And check inside to see how you can win a free copy!