Bicycling Values: The Cost of Car vs. Bike Commutes
A new study finds that it's six times more costly to travel by car than bicycle.
Oven-“Fried” Chicken
Fried chicken is a picnic classic, and this oven-baked version is a nice, nongreasy option. The crispy, gluten-free crust seals in the heat and moisture of the chicken, which reheats well the next day. If you want to spice up your chicken, add a teaspoon of hot-pepper sauce to the buttermilk and more cayenne pepper to the crumb mixture.
Just How Often Should You Shower?
Discover the impact of showering on your microbiome. Learn how often you should shower for optimal skin health and immune function.
Expert Answers: Safe Strength Training for Children
Is there a safe way for my kid to strength train?
PUMPING IRONY: The Lighter Side of Fitness
A lighter brand of exercise — for a longer period of time — is said to be just as helpful to the elderly as shorter stints of moderate workouts, but I think I'll stick with my current program. I like to sweat.
Creativity: It’s Not Just Your Imagination
A new study is the first to link the cerebellum to the creative process.
No Bones About It
Some would like us to believe we’re wasting our money on organics, but the weight of their argument appears a bit . . . skeletal.
The Whole-Food Advantage
Nutrient-enriched this, vitamin-fortified that. Get past the labeling hype, and you’ll start seeing the unbeatable advantages of real, whole foods.
Revolutionary Act 12: Go at Your Own Pace
A healthy life is more a marathon than a sprint. So start where you are. Choose sensible, sustainable shifts over instant cures and quick fixes.
How to Use Battle Ropes
Master 3 easy skills with battle ropes and combine them in this challenging upper-body workout.
PUMPING IRONY: Allergic to Doctors?
The results of my recent lab tests are in, and it appears I'm much healthier when I avoid the doctor's office.
New Research Links the Brain and Immune System
The findings have implications for how diseases with an immune component are researched and treated.
Korean BBQ Pork Cabbage Wraps
Korean tacos are popping up at restaurants and food trucks around the country. This recipe skips the flour tortillas in favor of a wrap of fresh cabbage leaves or other sturdy greens.
How Your Phone Habit Is Impacting Your Body
Four ways that fiddling with our phones can have a negative effect on our bodies.
The Benefits of Solo Camping
Solo camping can stoke your appetite for adventure, bring you closer to nature, and put you in touch with your true self.
Tandoori Chicken Skewers
Colorful, richly flavorful, and a cinch to pack, these skewers are easy to adapt. Try other marinades like Thai peanut or Italian herb, and experiment with your favorite veggies.
Step by Step: Michael Adams’s Success Story
How a busy husband, father, and business owner moved beyond excuses and made his health and fitness a priority.