The Lunchtime Blues
Christy Rice shares her thoughts on why our school-age children need more time to eat their lunch.
Goitrogens: Thyroid Busters or Thyroid Boosters?
Holistic nutrition coach Jill Grunewald offers an update on the pros and cons of goitrogenic foods.
Reading Comprehension: Print vs. Screen
According to a 2013 study, people who read on paper score better on comprehension tests than those who read on computer screens.
PUMPING IRONY: Bicycling and Bistros
Everyone needs a little incentive to find their path to a healthy life. Mine involves bicycling and bistros.
Low vitamin D levels linked to cancer and heart disease, studies show
The studies, which looked at data on more than one million people, confirmed previously reported evidence of the risks associated with vitamin D deficiency.
Revisiting the Nutrient-Timing Window
Researchers are taking a second look at nutrient timing: Here are some of the latest findings.
Can I Improve My Lung Capacity?
Expert answers on how to tone the muscles that help you inhale and exhale.
A Minute-by-Minute Guide on How Soda Impacts Your Body
The effects of soda consumption are dramatic — and speedy. Minutes after you take the first swig, the assault begins, and your body goes into a sugar-induced upward — and then downward — spiral. Here’s what happens.
Giving Gardens
Giving gardens, a growing phenomenon, provide wellness for corporate employees, food for those in need — with far-reaching ripple effects.
Do Away with BPA
Despite its negative health effects, BPA is still found in too many of the common items we come in contact with. Here we offer some simple shifts for reducing your exposure.
Spring Forward: Creative Ways to Eat More Dark Leafy Greens
Plentiful in springtime, dark greens are a fine way to coax your diet from its winter doldrums.
PUMPING IRONY: The Health Impacts of Daylight Savings Time
I need my sleep to stay healthy, and I'm not alone. A new study shows that Daylight Savings Time can be downright fatal.
PUMPING IRONY: My Gut Instincts
New studies on the efficacy of colonoscopies are less than persuasive.
How to Beat the Self-Employment Blues
Self-employment can bring some unique sources of stress. Business coach Barbara Winter offers strategies for handling them.
The Hidden Dangers of Cheap Beef
Food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl offers makes a strong case for knowing your rancher and farmer.
Do You Need Milk?
Harvard nutritionists David Ludwig and Walter Willett argue that milk should be a dietary choice, not a nutritional requirement.
Game On: The Spirit of Competition
Discover the keys to bringing your A-game to anything you compete in — on and off the field.
Expert Answers: On Weight Machines, Body-Fat Percentage, and Lung Capacity
Our fitness experts tackle your questions on the best weight machines, improving lung capacity, and more.