The Unexpected Gifts of Imperfection
By confronting our scarier emotions — vulnerability, fear, and shame — we can learn to lead a more “wholehearted” life. Brené Brown shows us the way.
The Growing Edge
Founding editor Pilar Gerasimo’s thoughts on creative and professional growth, evolution, and transformation.
Pomegranate Power: Recipes, Techniques, and More
This luscious winter treat is a healthy, flavorful, and antioxidant-rich addition to many dishes.
Take Back Your Taste Buds
Highly flavored processed foods have hijacked our sense of taste, driving unhealthy cravings and sabotaging our health for too long. It’s time to reclaim our palates.
A Path to Greatness: Lewis Howes
After an injury ended his promising pro-football career, Lewis Howes changed his life’s direction. Today, his greatest victory lies in teaching others how to win big in their own lives.
PUMPING IRONY: Clean Living — and a Clean Shave — Also Fights Cancer
As men increasingly opt out of PSA screenings, new research shows how healthy-living habits can protect your aging prostate — whether or not you sprout a moustache.
Change on the Menu
Some fast-food chains are hustling to refine their image to be “healthy.” Though results may not be 100 percent wholesome foods, they are good signs of consumer demands for healthier, cleaner options.
Sunshine-Up Baked Eggs
Eggs deliver a nice dose of vitamin B12, which has been linked to improved memory and a lower risk of cognitive decline later in life. And there’s something about sunnyside-up eggs that make me smile. Here we bake the eggs in little ramekins filled with a sautéed mix of chard, onion, garlic, parsley, and olives, with tomatoes on top.
PUMPING IRONY: So, This Is Why I Can’t Hear You — or Is It?
Nobody seems to be able to tell me why my ears are malfunctioning, so I'm leaning on a new study that blames my slow proteins. Or else, there's that tumor.
Statins May Reduce Effectiveness of Flu Vaccine in Seniors
Two new studies suggest cholesterol-lowering drugs could affect immune response.
Classic Magic Mineral Broth
Purely from a taste perspective, this broth is versatile, delicious, and nutrient dense. But it’s also incredibly healthy for all parts of the body, including the brain. It’s loaded with magnesium, which is incredibly calming. The sweet potatoes and kombu provide a sense of umami, a savory taste that scientists claim is the hidden element behind cravings. If you’re going to have cravings, this is one of the healthiest and tastiest you can indulge.
High-Intensity Intervals Change How Muscle Cells Manage Calcium
New study explains why short, intensive bursts of exercise are as effective than long workouts — and why antioxidants can undermine endurance training.
4 Strategies to Help You Stay Calm When Calling Customer Service Reps
Four tips for a more thoughtful and positive approach to your next customer-service call.
Toasty Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
Earthy and crunchy, these cumin- and coriander-infused pumpkins eeds are a cinch to make.
Are Processed Foods Causing Your Gut Issues?
Research indicates that certain emulsifiers — used in many processed foods — promote colitis, obesity, and metabolic syndrome in mice.
Intergenerational Adventures
Discover how active multigenerational vacations can broaden your horizons in fun and unexpected ways.
What Can I Do to Get in Shape for Basketball?
Expert answers on how to prepare your body for your next pick-up basketball game.