A Life or Death Injury: Nicole Marquez’s Success Story
After a devastating accident left her paralyzed, dancer Nicole Marquez channeled her energy into rehabilitation and reimagining her dreams.
Playing it Cool: Ricky Rubio
A career-threatening injury taught NBA star Ricky Rubio to slow down, stay cool and have some fun.
The Healing Power of Sleep
New science shows that sleep is essential to our mental and physical health — and most of us aren’t getting enough.
Getting Things Done: “Process”
Learn from productivity expert David Allen how to organize your to-do lists based on what is doable and worth doing now.
How Food Saved Seamus Mullen’s Life
Struck by a devastating illness in the prime of his life, chef Seamus Mullen didn’t quit cooking — he started experimenting. Here, he talks about how nutrition saved his life — and shares a spring menu made up of some of his fresh favorites.
The Surprising Benefits of Taking Regular Breaks at Work
Random moments of “unproductive” time don’t just make you healthier, happier, and more resilient. They help you work smarter, too.
A Unilateral and Offset Workout to Improve Your Balance
Gym-goers often gravitate toward two-legged and two-armed movements. But intentionally embracing a one-sided imbalance can deliver whole-body benefits.
The Happiness Hypothesis
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt filters time-tested philosophy about happiness through a modern lens to help you access the good life — from the inside out.
PUMPING IRONY: The Beauty of the Routine
I'm beginning to understand the value of sticking to a daily routine.
The Impact of Fast-Food Logos on Impatience
Researchers discover that just looking at fast-food logos can affect attitude and judgment.
13 Strategies to Improve Our Food System
We think a broader collection of farmers, policy-makers, and eaters need new, bigger resolutions for fixing the food system — real changes with long-term impacts in fields, boardrooms, and on plates all over the world.
What Is the Good-Life Ratio?
Psychologist Barbara Fredrickson, PhD, shows how the right ratio of ratio of positive-to-negative emotions can affect happiness.
The Risk of Knee Injuries in Women
Recent research establishes why women are more susceptible to knee injuries.
Black Bean Soup
Adding refried beans helps make this soup thicker and richer in flavor. To make an even heartier dish, add chicken, chorizo or andouille sausage.
Cabbage Rolls Filled With Quinoa and Ground Beef
For a vegetarian version of this hearty entrée, substitute crumbled tempeh for the ground beef.
Moroccan Chicken Stew
At once comforting and exotic, this homey chicken stew is deepened by curry and cinnamon notes. For the pilaf, try toasted almonds, parsley and diced dried apricots instead of toasted pine nuts, mint and currants.
Quinoa Winter Salad
Served over supergreens like baby kale, spinach and beet greens, this hearty salad makes a fresh and flavorful meal. Try dried cherries, blueberries or diced dried apricots in place of the cranberries; substitute toasted pecans, almonds or walnuts for the pumpkin seeds.
Sweet Potato and Quinoa Cakes With Black Beans
Topped with salsa and sour cream, these addictive croquettes make a warm, nourishing meal. Serve with a fresh green salad.
PUMPING IRONY: I Blame My Brain for Loving Exercise
There's a reason why some folks never take to exercise. It's all in their head.