How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life
Dilbert comic-strip creator Scott Adams explains how to stumble your way to success — one trip-up and mistake at a time.
PUMPING IRONY: When Time Stands Still
A new study tells us that our cells can age faster than the rest of us, but I'm not sure I want to know.
Can a High-Protein Breakfast Curb My Cravings?
A high-protein breakfast has been shown to increase a feeling of fullness, reduce hunger later in the day, and curtail brain signals that control food cravings.
How to Build Your Immune System
Your body's rapid-response defenses protect you from millions of would-be invaders daily. Here's how you can help your immune system do its job.
“The Heritage-Wheat Renaissance”
(November 2013)
It's hard to pick just one piece, but this article was a total game changer. I'd been gluten-free for years to deal with chronic joint pain and inflammation, but after reading this piece about how heirloom wheat varietals were often digestible for people like me, I immediately ordered some flour from Sunrise Flour Mill. I used it in various recipes — Indian flatbreads, blueberry muffins, a béchamel sauce — and, to my amazement, I felt none of the stomach pain, fatigue, or joint pain that always followed getting "glutened." Heritage wheat is everywhere now, but back in 2013, absolutely nobody was talking about it.
— Anjula Razdan, senior director–digital
A Gratitude Exercise for Positive Emotions
Enhance joy with gratitude. Write and share a heartfelt letter. Discover how.
The Hidden Health Hazards of Scented Laundry Products
A University of Washington study found air vented from dryers using scented products contain a mixture of some 25 harmful chemicals.
The Psychology of Moving
No matter how often or how far you move, relocating is a major, often emotional, life change. Here are some some tips on how to deal.
PUMPING IRONY: Immunity and Exercise
Should I be exercising or taking it easy as I fight off this virus?
Autumn Vegetable Gratin
This creamy gratin is filled with colorful seasonal veggies. For a nice crunch, top with chopped toasted walnuts before serving.
Vitamin D’s Role in Maintaining Muscle Strength as You Age
Research from Hartford Hospital suggests that there is a direct relationship between vitamin D and muscle strength.
PUMPING IRONY: My 5K Debate: Faith or Paranoia?
Can I expect to run my annual 5K without any training, like I did last year? A new study could get me on the dreadmill.
Shift Change: Scott Johnson’s Success Story
A bartender leaves his life long job, finds work in a natural food co-op, and radically overhauls his health.
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
Big ideas from Susan Cain’s best-selling book on why our ever-more-social world needs a better appreciation for introverts.
5 Questionable Food Combinations
Five key types of food combos to avoid and what they can teach us about how to eat for better health (and less digestive distress).
Navigating Menopause
A proactive decade-by-decade plan for preparing for perimenopause and menopause that supports a gradual — and even positive — life change.
Sacred Silence: Silent Retreats
Writer Jon Spayde takes a break from his noisy world and spends a few days in quiet contemplation.
Planning for the Inevitable: End-of-Life Discussions
No one enjoys talking about death, but discussing your end-of-life plans can lead to stronger emotional bonds and a more peaceful passing.
On Digging In and Letting Go
Bahram Akradi on how to cope — and even thrive — when life pushes you to your limit.