Pineapple Paradise Ice Pops
Refreshing, sweet, and delicious — with only three ingredients required.
Braised Radishes With Honey and Black Pepper
Braising softens radish roots and tempers their spicy rawness. The sweet honey and aromatic black pepper in this recipe complement, rather than detract from, the character of the radishes, and the browned edges of the radishes themselves add a flavorful touch.
How to Make a Bee Bath
You’ll make a splash with local pollinators by placing this watering hole in your garden.
How to Break Out of a Rut
Some routines are helpful — others hold you back. Shake things up with a new design so you can move in a healthier direction.
Soda Tax Proposals Gather Steam Across the Country
Several U.S. cities may vote in November to levy a per-ounce sugary drink tax on beverage distributors.
How Do Energy Drinks Affect Your Body?
Recent research reveals some troubling side effects of these popular beverages.
Comprehensive Strategies for Lyme Disease Treatment
After attending the Chronic Lyme Disease Summit, these are the ways I’m looking at Lyme and tick-borne diseases differently now.
Warm Wilted Pea Shoots
Think beyond the pea pod. Succulent pea shoots have long been a staple in Chinese cooking, and some U.S. farmers are now growing peas especially for their shoots and leaves. Look for pea shoots in late spring, and enjoy them in any dish as a replacement for greens like spinach, Swiss chard, or kale. You can add raw pea shoots to salads for an extra kick, but wilting them really brings out their flavor.
PUMPING IRONY: Your Brain on Yoga
A new study suggests movement and meditation may conquer dementia and depression. My own experience suggests it promotes an odd sort of conviviality.
How Do I Do Rotational Exercises Without Getting Hurt?
Rotational exercises can be a valuable addition to your fitness routine. Our experts offer tips for keeping your movements safe and stable.
FDA Approves New Food-Labeling Rules
Revised guidelines highlight added sugars, adjust listings for fats.
Standing May Be as Bad as Sitting
Sitting may be the new smoking, but a recent study suggests that standing desks present health hazards of their own.
Garlic-Scape Omelet
Garlic scapes are the tender shoots of the garlic plant that grow up and out of the stem, curling their way toward the sky. Most commercial growers remove the scapes to preserve the energy of the garlic bulbs and increase yield. For home cooks, though, they’re a real treat. Look for scapes at farmers’ markets in early summer. You can chop and prepare them like green beans or slice them thinly and sauté to bring out their delicate aroma. Scapes have a far milder taste than mature garlic.
White House Announces New Microbiome Initiative
The Obama Administration answers the call for a broader study of healthy microbial communities.
Expert Answers: Can Training in Hot Weather Improve Fitness?
Training in high temps has its benefits, but it comes with risks, too. Our experts have advice for determining if you can handle the heat.
How to Eat With the Seasons
You know that in-season fruits and vegetables are especially good for you, but just how much nutrition hangs in the balance? Perhaps more than you realized.
Why Taking Time Off is Essential for Your Health and Happiness
Think time off is a waste of time? For the sake of your health and happiness, you just might want to reconsider.