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Healthy Habits

Want to Boosts Longevity and Lower the Risk of Heart Disease? Eat Nuts

Discover how eating a daily handful of nuts can transform your health.

A wooden bowl filled with assorted nuts, including almonds, cashews, and walnuts, beside a wooden spoon with nuts scattered on a light blue background.
by Eric Verdin M.D, CEO of the Buck Institute
March 11, 2026
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The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar: How the Sweet Stuff Affects Aging

The science behind how managing sugar intake is crucial for your well-being.

by Eric Verdin, M.D. CEO of the Buck Institute
February 12, 2026
A person with curly hair lies stretched out on a neatly made bed, smiling and relaxing under light bedding in a bright, modern bedroom.

The Buck Institute on How a Good Night's Sleep Is the Secret to Longevity

Sleep isn’t a luxury. Learn how the right amount, quality, and timing of sleep protect your brain, heart and health.

by Eric Verdin
January 16, 2026
A person gently holds two fresh daisies in their hands, showcasing the flowers' vibrant white petals and yellow centers.

Gratitude: The Simple Practice That Could Help You Live Longer

Eric Verdin of the Buck Institute shares how adopting a grateful mindset can lead to better health and longevity.

by Eric Verdin
October 13, 2025

Education: The Lifelong ‘Magic’ Pill

Understand the importance of lifelong education for brain health. Stay mentally engaged to improve memory and delay decline.

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by Eric Verdin, M.D. CEO of the Buck Institute
August 15, 2025
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From the Buck Institute: The Secret to a Longer Life? It’s Not in a Bottle. It’s in a Conversation

The Buck Institute highlights the importance of meaningful connections for enhancing our healthspan and well-being.

by Eric Verdin
July 11, 2025
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Health Hacks: Do They Really Work?

We take a deeper look at the latest health hacks flooding our brainwaves via the airwaves.

by Ann Wycoff and Mimi Towle
June 26, 2025

Warm Smoked Salmon Tartare and Kale Wraps

Looking for some great recipes for your next fall cocktail party? Food writer Lynda Balslev has great – and easy – recipes.

by Debra Tarrant
June 7, 2025
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Cheddar and Horseradish Potato Poppers

Looking for some great recipes for your next fall cocktail party? Food writer Lynda Balslev has great – and easy – recipes.

by Lynda Balslev
June 7, 2025

Spicy Quick Pickled Autumn Crudités

Looking for some great recipes for your next fall cocktail party? Food writer Lynda Balslev has great – and easy – recipes.

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by Lynda Balslev
June 7, 2025
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Marin Gives Back: Our Nonprofit Partners, 2025
Marin Gives Back: Our Nonprofit Partners, 2025
Marin Roots, SF Plates: 3 Chefs Bringing North Bay Flavor to the City
Marin Roots, SF Plates: 3 Chefs Bringing North Bay Flavor to the City
When Death is a Part of Life: How Death Doulas Use Love, Ritual and Courage to Reshape the Way We Say Goodbye
When Death is a Part of Life: How Death Doulas Use Love, Ritual and Courage to Reshape the Way We Say Goodbye
Why We Love Larkspur: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About This Friendly, Fascinating City
Why We Love Larkspur: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About This Friendly, Fascinating City
In the Company of Giants: How an Annual Trip Hosted by WILDCOAST Protects Whales
In the Company of Giants: How an Annual Trip Hosted by WILDCOAST Protects Whales
Marin Gives Back: Our Nonprofit Partners in Giving, 2024
Marin Gives Back: Our Nonprofit Partners in Giving, 2024


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It’s a shark, it’s a dolphin... no wait, it’s a ha It’s a shark, it’s a dolphin... no wait, it’s a harbor porpoise 🐬 After more than 80 years, they’re back in the Bay — and nearly 300 now call it home, according to Bill Keener of The Marine Mammal Center. Save this for the best spots to see one yourself 

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15,000 of you voted for this year’s Best of the Co 15,000 of you voted for this year’s Best of the County — our biggest turnout yet 🗳️ Now it’s time to celebrate the winners. Take a peek at the garden you’ll be partying in, and don’t forget: every ticket automatically enters you to win one of our raffle prizes 🎁 Tickets close July 30 — link in bio.

A huge thank you to our premium sponsor, Cadillac, as well as our incredible sponsors and partners: Alto Tiburon Veterinary Hospital, FACE FOUNDRIÉ, Bank of Marin, Graffeo Coffee, SDI Insulation and Fireplaces, Golfery, Jyzen, 38 North Design Co., 2717 Bar Service, J Vineyards & Winery, Tam Tavern, Airsun, Piatti, Sausalito Liquor Co., SnapFiesta, Prismic Photography, The Documattarian, Tarot with Kimber, Stacy Scott Catering, Kate’s Single Batch Toffee, Cultivar, Alpha-Lit and Robert Mondavi Winery. This party wouldn’t be possible without you
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Marin doesn’t just have nature — it has nature you Marin doesn’t just have nature — it has nature you can’t find anywhere else on Earth 🌱

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From a mole that only lives on Angel Island to a lily that blooms exclusively on Ring Mountain’s serpentine soil, meet the 5 species that call Marin County home and nowhere else. Swipe through ➡️

Found only on Angel Island — this subspecies of mole exists nowhere else in the world.

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Named for the mountain it calls home, this manzanita grows exclusively on Tam’s slopes.

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Not actually a beaver — this ancient rodent species is unique to the Point Reyes peninsula.

📸 Steve Redman (MORA)

The Tiburon Open Space Preserve is one of only two places on Earth to see this flower.

📸 Tom Porter

This delicate lily blooms only on Ring Mountain’s serpentine soil.

📸 Tom Hilton (CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons)
Join us to celebrate the businesses that make Mari Join us to celebrate the businesses that make Marin the BEST place to live! 

Everything you need to know before Best of the County party — Country Club Edition 🎾 Dress code, tickets, parking, start time — we’re covering it all so you’re ready for Marin’s biggest summer party. July 31st at Marin Art and Garden Center. Tickets are selling fast — grab yours at the link in bio.

A huge thank you to our premium sponsor, Cadillac, as well as our incredible sponsors and partners: Alto Tiburon Veterinary Hospital, FACE FOUNDRIÉ, Bank of Marin, Graffeo Coffee, SDI Insulation and Fireplaces, Golfery, Jyzen, 38 North Design Co., 2717 Bar Service, J Vineyards & Winery, Tam Tavern, Airsun, Piatti, Sausalito Liquor Co., SnapFiesta, Prismic Photography, The Documattarian, Tarot with Kimber, Stacy Scott Catering, Kate’s Single Batch Toffee, Cultivar, Alpha-Lit and Robert Mondavi Winery. This party wouldn’t be possible without you 🥂

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It’s official 👏 The 2026 Best of the County result It’s official 👏 The 2026 Best of the County results are here!

Congratulations to all the amazing businesses that were voted onto this year’s Best of the County. Swipe to see who made Readers’ Choice!

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Polos, pearls and a suspicious amount of tennis wh Polos, pearls and a suspicious amount of tennis whites 👀 We’re not saying what this year’s Best of the County theme is... but we’re also not not saying it. Guess in the comments below 👇 

Come dressed to theme! 🎾🍸Join us July 31 at the Marin Art & Garden Center — tickets are going fast, grab yours before they’re gone! Link in bio 🎟️

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Did the Photographer Shoot North or South? If your Did the Photographer Shoot North or South? If your answer was south, you’re wrong.

At first glance at the above photo, locals will think they’re looking south toward San Francisco. Not so. In 1925, this photographer was pointing their camera north toward Marin’s vast and empty hinterlands. At the time, the county’s population was roughly 34,500 folks; today it’s around 254,500.

There also wasn’t a Golden Gate Bridge. Its construction wouldn’t be started for another eight years in 1933 and wouldn’t be completed until 1937. Furthermore, Sausalito’s main street wasn’t called Bridgeway; back then, the main drag was named Water Street.

On the far right, the Princess Theater was just beginning to show “talkies.” And beyond the Princess Theater, where the building sign says Hotel Restaurant, is where @cultivar_sausalito (a sister site to the Marina’s famed restaurant Cultivar San Francisco) recently opened. Heading north, at lower left in the photo, was (and still is) Princess Street. Why so many Princesses? According to the Sausalito Historical Society, it’s because in 1868 the first ferry ferryboat that brought San Franciscans to Sausalito was named Princess. So the road to the ferry terminal became, and still is, Princess Street.

Then in 1875, the Northwestern Pacific Railroad brought trains to Sausalito and the ferry terminal was moved to its present location at the foot of El Portal. However, according to Marin: A History by Barry Spitz, ferry service was somewhat inadequate. “By the late 1920s,” Spitz writes, “Motorists waiting for a return ferry to San Francisco on summer Sundays had to endure extremely long lines. At least once they went clear back to Corte Madera.”

Moral of the story: Some things never change.

✍️ Jim Wood

📷 Sausalito Historical Society

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Tarot readings. A putting green. Wine, cocktails a Tarot readings. A putting green. Wine, cocktails and more food than you can handle. That’s just the start of what’s waiting at Best of the County 👀 Nikki’s got the rundown — July 31st, tickets moving fast. Link in bio.

A huge thank you to our premium sponsor, Cadillac, as well as our incredible sponsors and partners: Alto Tiburon Veterinary Hospital, FACE FOUNDRIÉ, Bank of Marin, Graffeo Coffee, SDI Insulation and Fireplaces, Golfery, Jyzen, 38 North Design Co., 2717 Bar Service, J Vineyards & Winery, Tam Tavern, Airsun, Piatti, Sausalito Liquor Co., SnapFiesta, Prismic Photography, The Documattarian, Tarot with Kimber, Stacy Scott Catering, Kate’s Single Batch Toffee, Cultivar, Alpha-Lit and Robert Mondavi Winery. This party wouldn’t be possible without you 🥂

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Climbers have a term for that one person who won’t Climbers have a term for that one person who won’t stop giving unsolicited advice — and it’s not what you’d guess. Scott Sklar, owner of Gravity Vault Marin, breaks down “spray beta” — one of his favorite pieces of climbing lingo. Watch his full interview on YouTube for more of his answers, and read the whole story in “Chasing the High Ground” 

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