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.
The Trail-Running Workout
A cardio and strength circuit that will make you a stronger, more-efficient trail runner.
How to Eat More Seeds: Recipes, Techniques, and More
Chia, pumpkin, flax, sesame, and sunflower seeds are power foods that are packed with nutrients and can be easily added to your meals.
Dikembe Mutombo: The Giver
Former NBA star Dikembe Mutombo talks about reaching out to connect with your community — and transforming the world.
Pickup-Basketball Artist
Hoops Nation author Chris Ballard shares his unofficial primer on the unwritten rules of playing pickup basketball.
First, Do What You Can
Go after your dreams. Follow your bliss. But take responsibility for dealing with your present-day reality first.
“Goodbye, Velo.”: Losing a Beloved Pet
Jamie Martin on the unexpected depth of grief she's facing at the loss of her family's German Shepard.
Heal the Soil, Reverse Global Warming: An Interview with Kristin Ohlson
The New York Times bestselling author talks to us about her new book and why the health of our soil determines the health of our planet.