4 Drills to Improve Your Triathlon Transition Time
The transitions from swimming to biking to running represent triathlon’s fourth discipline, and they require their own kind of training.
How to Exercise in Your Second Trimester
Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Continue to strengthen areas of your body that will support you during and after pregnancy — but beware of pushing too hard.
PUMPING IRONY: Goodbye to All That
With my grandson moving away, I’m struggling to balance expectations against the inevitability of change.
THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Mornings
Your first waking moments can have an all-day impact on your energy and outlook. These a.m. tweaks are worth trying.
Why Is the Appendix Important?
The appendix plays a key role in storing good bacteria and keeping our microbiome healthy.
How to Reverse Female Hair Loss
Here are 11 reasons you might be losing hair — and what you can do about it.
Korean-Style Cauliflower
Cauliflower florets are battered in a spiced chickpea-flour mixture, roasted in a hot oven, and drizzled with a homemade Korean hot sauce.
Save the Planet: Eat Its Enemies
"Invasivores" — people who eat invasive species — aim to protect delicate ecosystems while expanding their culinary horizons. On the menu: lionfish.
Are Sperm Counts Declining?
Yes, says our expert, but here's what you can do to protect your sperm health.
Can You Lift a Million Pounds?
Our fitness editor weighs in on the benefits of friendly fitness competitions.
How to Exercise in Your First Trimester
The key? Respecting early symptoms of pregnancy and being willing to adapt.
PUMPING IRONY: Potty Joke
Medical technology can sometimes creep me out, but news of a “smart” toilet seat simply makes me laugh.
The Parasite Paradox: How Parasites May Benefit Health
Intestinal organisms can be a trigger for troubling health issues. But new research finds they can also help the body heal, especially from autoimmune diseases.
How to Control Weeds Naturally
Don't rely on toxic herbicides to get the job done. Try one of these eco-friendly methods to manage your lawn and garden.
How to Detox Your Body Safely and Effectively
The craze for fasting and cleansing has produced some fantastic claims, and some decidedly mixed results. Here’s how to separate the hype from the reality — and safely enjoy the benefits of a cleaner, happier body.
Rhubarb: Recipes, Techniques, and More
The tart freshness of rhubarb wakes up your senses — and improves your health.
How Walking Can Be Used as a Sacred Practice for Healing
When a back injury made her desk job impossible, psychotherapist Susan Scott discovered the best medicine of all: a walk in the woods.
How Exercise Can Relieve Chronic Pain
If you suffer from chronic pain, working out may be the last thing you feel like doing. But exercise can make you feel better — now, and over the long term. Learn how it can support you and tips to get started safely and effectively.
Shiitake-Walnut Tacos
Vegan but meaty, these smoky mushroom-walnut tacos are great with a fresh mango salsa.