The 13 Pillars of the Pegan Diet
In his new book, functional-medicine doc Mark Hyman, MD, says a Pegan diet — which combines principles of Paleo and vegan diets — is the best way to eat. Here are the 13 pillars of the Pegan diet.
How to Cook With Quinoa
High in protein and gluten-free, quinoa may just become your new favorite whole grain.
How to Tap Into Your Creative Energy
Expressing your creativity is an important part of living, growing and becoming your best self. Here’s why creativity matters — and how to bring more of it back into your everyday world.
7 Tips to Saying “No”
Trying to please everybody all the time can result in a life lived in half measures. Learning to say no can bring you new focus and fulfillment.
Burrito Bowl
Get inspired by your favorite Mexican takeout to make this healthier version of a build-your-own bowl.
A Whole-Person Approach to Treating Depression
Depression is not all in your head. Here are nonpharmaceutical, lifestyle-based ways to treat depression from the ground up.
Pumping Irony: Less Is More, More or Less
Even a little physical activity can go a long way toward extending your lifespan, according to several recent studies. Just be careful crossing the street.
New Blood Pressure Guidelines: Experts Weigh In
We asked some trusted experts to weigh in on the new guidelines expanding the definition of high blood pressure. Here's what they had to say.
How to Be Happy
New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner’s new book offers lessons from experts and the world’s happiest people for boosting the well-being of communities and the people who live in them.
Indian-Spiced Greens with Coconut Milk and Chickpeas
This hearty stew combines Swiss chard, beans, and coconut milk with Indian-inspired flavors like ginger, turmeric, and mustard seeds
5 Tips to Stay Cool Under Pressure
These simple strategies can help steady your nerves when the heat is on.
How to Sauté Greens
With one simple technique, you can create an array of nutrient-rich veggie dishes.
The Spartan-Strong Workout
Inspired by the popular obstacle-course race, this circuit boosts mental and physical strength, improves conditioning and agility, and burns fat.
Purpose Driven: David Freeman
Personal training and coaching weren't part of athlete David Freeman's original plan. But, once he discovered them as his calling, there was no looking back.
Anatomy of a Mac-and-Cheese Dinner
What goes into a typical box of mac and cheese? Phthalates, food dyes, and more.
PUMPING IRONY: A Painful Lesson
When we’re laid low by some malady, what would happen if we welcomed the pain rather than trying to escape from it? My recent attempts produced rather mixed results.
4 Easy and Effective Strategies to Eat More Veggies
Eating “mostly plants,” as Pollan suggests, doesn’t have to be hard. We asked our experts how to make it easier.