The Problem With Processed Food
All processed foods are not created equal — especially those that claim to be healthy. Here's what to watch out for on a product's label and where to turn for better alternatives.
Detox Diary
Intrepid staffer Heidi Wachter completes her first detox diet, and shares the ups, downs and life-altering lessons.
Getting Things Done: “Organize”
Learn three efficient ways to get and stay organized — from Getting Things Done expert David Allen.
Fun With Detox!
Pilar Gerasimo on how clearing things out — your diet, your home, your heart — can provide a fresh start.
Expert Answers: Digesting Protein, Exercising During a Detox, and More
We ask the experts how much protein you can digest, if you should exercise during a detox, and if certain yoga poses detox the body.
How to Do the Twisting Triangle Pose
Celebrated yogi Seane Corn offers tips on mastering this detoxifing pose.
Finding Ease in Effort
Once you discover the work you were meant to do, you'll get a whole new lease on life — and a massive reduction in stress.
PUMPING IRONY: Geezers and Gaming
Playing video games is supposed to help oldsters like me feel happier, but I'm perfectly happy living in the real world.
PUMPING IRONY: A Fall From Grace
Nothing like crashing onto an icy sidewalk to get you thinking about growing old.
How to Strengthen and Stretch Your Hip Flexors
Fitness expert Susan Bianchi shares the ultimate lengthener and strengthener for one of the tightest muscle groups in the body.
PUMPING IRONY: Can a Pill Keep You Forever Young?
In a few short years we may all be able to pop a pill that will guarantee us a long and healthy life. Count me out.
Cooking Is a Revolutionary Act
The cure for what ails us — both in our bodies and in our nation — can be found in the kitchen.
DIY Cocoa Butter Cuticle Oil
When dry cuticles become ragged and split, they can allow dirt and germs to invade the matrix of the nail. Keep your cuticles soft and healthy with this homemade chocolate-scented oil.
The Problem with Chemical Flame Retardants
The Environmental Working Group highlights products that contain toxic chemical flame retardants.
Blackberry and Almond Crumble
Plump, tart blackberries offset the inflammatory effects of the sugar while chopped Marcona almonds give the topping a great little crunch.
Should I Work Out With Adrenal Fatigue?
Expert answers on how to be strategic when working out with adrenal fatigue.
Are Twisting Yoga Poses Really Good for Detoxing the Body?
Expert answers on how twisting yoga poses helps your digestive organs.
Tips for Preventing and Relieving Side Stitches
Expert answers on how to ease, and prevent, side stitches.