Achieve Your Goals With Question-Based Framing
Studies show that people are more motivated to achieve their goals when phrased in the form of a question.
How to Access Your Inner Wisdom
5 steps in a daily practice that will help you to tune in and establish a connection with your higher self.
How to Embrace Your Changing Body as You Become More Fit and Lose Weight
Your body is changing for the better. But is your brain on board? A cognitive psychologist explains how to be on the lookout for the unconscious "mental frames" that can bring your progress to a halt.
Anatomy of a Potbelly
Not all abdominal fat is created equal. Here's what you need to know about the difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat.
Happiness on the Half Shell: Oysters
As exotic appetizers for a celebratory repast, or the centerpiece for an aphrodisiac feast, oysters offer a bonanza of unexpected health benefits.
The Surprising Health Benefits of Volunteering
There are plenty of fine reasons to volunteer. Do it for charity, for community – or just for the health of it!
3 Tips to Avoid Fake Fish at the Market or Restaurant
Mislabeled fish in restaurants and supermarkets has become something of an epidemic in the United States.
Goodbye, Mother Guilt: The Secret to Staying Committed Is Letting Go
Laurie Lethert Kocanda on overcoming mother guilt.
PUMPING IRONY: Danger Signs?
I had an interesting revelation last week. After a long absence, I headed downstairs to the gym after work on Tuesday and dragged myself through about a 45-minute workout, including a stint on my old nemesis, the Elliptical Death Machine, and a trip to The Pit, where I got reacquainted with some heavy (for me) iron.
How Expressive Writing Can Help Overcome Test Anxiety
A recent study suggests that spending a few minutes putting your worries on paper before a test or presentation can measurably improve results.
What Is “Honey Laundering”?
Tainted honey could be making its way into your pantry through a practice known as “honey laundering.” Here's what you need to know.
How a Long Commute Can Strain Your Relationship
Your long commute could be affecting your relationship.
What’s Your Plan?
At several points in our lifetimes, most of us wind up pondering what the heck we are doing here, and what we want to do next.
A Life to Die For
Life is short. The possibilities are endless. Therein lies the rub — and a golden opportunity to get clear about your real priorities.
Order Out of Chaos: The Closet
A feng-shui and decluttering expert explains the secrets of the well-organized closet.
How Safe Is Microwaved Food?
Microwave ovens are a marvel of modern engineering — but could they also be a menace to your health?
One Month to Muscles
Want to get stronger, but don’t know where to start? This head-to-toe program from expert trainer Rachel Cosgrove will have you lifting smarter, feeling stronger and sporting more defined muscles — in just four weeks.
9 Stretches for Muscle Tightness
Everyday activities take a toll on our bodies, tightening our muscles and limiting our range of motion in potentially painful ways. This simple stretch routine can help undo the damage.
Lessons From a Life Coach
Looking to make some positive changes in your life? Certified professional life coach Kate Larsen shows you how. Apply her four-step system to your personal and career goals — and prepare to discover some interesting things about yourself in the process.