How Healthy Weight Loss Enhances Brain Function
Swedish researchers have found that when you lose weight by changing your eating habits, your memory and mind get sharper.
PUMPING IRONY: The Joy of Jogging
Big lesson from last week's Commitment Day 5K: I'm a jogger, not a runner.
Right Risk: A Guide to Navigating Life’s Risks Without Fear
A former high diver shares lessons from the edge.
What Is Morita Therapy?
Do you struggle with inaction? Discover Morita Therapy, a Japanese psychotherapy that lets you take a philosophical, tough-love approach to the inability to take action.
3 Tips for Making Resolutions Stick
Only 8 percent of people who make New Year's resolutions actually succeed, according to the University of Scranton. Take heart: By learning a few tricks to bolster your willpower, this year can be different.
Why Less Cheerleading Yields Better Workout Performance
To be the best workout buddy, keep the cheerleading to a minimum.
Perfect Artisan Heritage-Wheat Bread
Recipe courtesy of Marty and Darrold Glanville, of Sunrise Flour Mill (www.sunriseflourmill.com)
Start Strong, Stay Strong
How willing are you to persist in your commitments when the going gets tough?
Life Saved: Kathe Yamagata’s Success Story
How an appointment with her doctor jump-started a woman’s weight loss — and helped her find the strength within.
The Wabi-Sabi Path to Self-Acceptance
A Japanese aesthetic philosophy provides a fresh perspective on our so-called physical flaws.
Detox Your Home
How to limit your exposure to toxins in your home and better balance the basic elements of air, fire, water, and earth.
My Grossest Parenting Moment and the Moldy Lesson I Didn’t Expect
Food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl on a moldy mystery: Why some foods don’t spoil. Be Afraid.
How to Handle Credit-Card Debt
Three financial experts offer advice — and hope — handling the unique stress of credit-card debt.
Olympic Dreams: Kikkan Randall & Jessie Diggins
Friends, teammates, and world champion cross-country skiers Kikkan Randall and Jessie Diggins set their sights on Olympic gold.
7 Adaptogens for Health
Adaptogenic herbs like ginseng are great for battling stress and boosting your overall immunity, strength, and resilience.
Steady-State Cardio Vs. High-Intensity Interval Training
Discover why a blend of both high- and low-intensity exercise is the best system of cardiovascular training.
Retreat to Simplicity: Restorative Spas
No-frills restorative spas offer few amenities, but plenty of relaxation and stress relief. Plus, they’re budget-friendly.
How to Recover From Burnout
Learn to recognize the signs of serious depletion and chronic stress — and how to restore your inner fire.
7 Comforting Pressure Cooker Recipes
Pressure cookers are making a comeback. Learn how to make quick and easy dishes with this underused tool.