6 Ways to Find Food From Good Soil
Looking for food grown in healthy soil? Here are six surprising tips.
The Mental-Health Benefits of Bird Watching
New research shows that living near a natural setting isn’t just good for the birds.
GOP Lawmakers: Share Your DNA Info or Pay the Price
Legislation would require workers to submit to genetic testing despite privacy concerns.
Are Women More Likely to Get Alzheimer’s?
Although two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women, the answer is, “Not necessarily.”
PUMPING IRONY: The Secret of “Super-Agers”
The aging brain thrives on a healthy diet and vigorous exercise, but the real key to long-term mental acuity may simply depend on a roll of the genetic dice.
Awareness in Walking
Across the country people are signing up for “walking boot camps,” aiming to relearn how to walk. Here’s a look inside one of the gentlest approaches.
How to Build a More Positive Body Image
Unhappy with your hips? Dissatisfied with your derrière? Here’s how to replace body envy with self-confidence.
Will the Real Ancestral Diet Please Stand Up?
A recent study finds that some Neanderthals, previously thought to be “carnivorous as polar bears,” were vegetarians.
Expert Answers: How Does Alcohol Affect My Workout?
Wondering if you should hit the gym after a drink or two? Here's what the research says.
Cherry Mint Blast
This hydrating smoothie is good for your brain and your body — plus, the protein and healthy fats will keep you focused all morning.
10 Surprising Signs You Have an Allergy or Sensitivity
Forget runny noses and itchy eyes — allergies can manifest in many unexpected ways.
Failure Is an Option
Discover how shifting toward a growth mindset can help you reframe failure as an opportunity.
Turning Back the Clock
In her compelling new book, Younger, functional-medicine doc Sara Gottfried, MD, outlines a seven-week program to reverse aging.
Strength in Repetition
A new study suggests that more reps of light weights are just as effective as heavy lifting sessions.
Beyond the Core: How to Strengthen Your Shoulders
Increase shoulder mobility through extension, stretching and stabilizing with these two moves.
41 Things I Learned by Walking 41 Miles* Through My Community to Celebrate Turning 41
Katy Bowman recaps the lessons she learned while walking 41 miles in search of local food and small-scale farmers.
Green Travel or ‘Greenwashing’?
Everyone is trying to cash in on the eco-tourism boom. Here are six tips to help you be a savvy eco-minded traveler.
Reimagining Retirement
These expert tips can help you design a meaningful and fulfilling postretirement plan.
PUMPING IRONY: Sit Still, Live Longer?
Research suggests that meditation may extend your lifespan, but anyone who embraces a serious mindfulness practice will soon discover it’s not about their life at all.
Are You Protein Poor?
Research suggests that the USDA's protein recommendations intake may be too low for most active people.
Beyond Cholesterol: 8 Tests That Measure Your Cardiovascular-Disease Risk
Functional-medicine doctors are using new metrics to measure heart health and disease risk.