Rethinking School Lunch
Forget pizza and corn dogs. Think freshly prepared meals of homegrown fruits and veggies. That’s the sort of school-lunch program that chef and author Alice Waters thinks all of our children deserve.
How Family Meals Build Life-Long Healthy Habits
Our family mealtimes have become frenzied and stressful. Nutritional psychologist Marc David, MA, shares how to make them nourishing once again — for body and soul.
The Problem with Low-Fat Dairy
Why low-fat dairy may be overrated and why full-fat dairy could have more going for it than you’d think — assuming you can tolerate dairy in the first place.
Eat at Your Own Risk: The Truth About Tainted Health Foods
Some 76,000 Americans get sick from contaminated food each year. Recent revelations indicate that even some trusted organic brands have been undermined. Here’s how our food supply got in trouble, and how you can protect yourself and your family.
New Baby, New Priorities: Maxine Bahns
How actress-athlete Maxine Bahns and her husband, Patrick Watson, are navigating first-time parenthood.
7 Tips for Saying No to Your Kids
Dealing with your kids’ endless requests for cash, games, etc., can be stressful. Here’s how to take a more balanced approach—and teach them better fiscal values.
17 Heart-Rate Activities for Kids to Try
Kids and tweens today aren’t getting enough exercise. You may think of their attachment to electronic gadgets as a big part of the problem, but two fitness experts explain why one gadget in particular — a heart-rate monitor — may be an important part of the solution.
One Big, Happy Family
I would like to officially invite you to become part of our happy little online family.
Bringing Inspiration Home
Home is not just where the heart is, but where our whole selves are both nurtured and called upon to be their very best.
PUMPING IRONY: A New Training Incentive
Before Monday's workout, I'd been away from the gym for a couple of weeks (vacation + procrastination), and I'm feeling the effects today: sore shoulders and arms from lifting, mostly.
PUMPING IRONY: Yoga Master
I put about 20 miles on the Schwinn on Saturday, running various errands with My Lovely Wife.
PUMPING IRONY: Weekend Workout
The holiday weekend lacked fireworks, though our neighbor outfitted his front yard with a red, white and blue light show featuring the music of John Phillip Sousa, Bruce Springsteen and Ray Charles (the latter singing his own stirring rendition of "America the Beautiful"), which debuted the evening of July 3 with much fanfare and, perhaps owing to a visit or two from less patriotic neighbors, did not favor us with an Independence Day encore.
How to Train for Your First Triathlon
What you need to know about how to prepare for your first sprint triathlon from the sport’s most respected expert.
Give Yourself a Break:
How Embracing Downtime Boosts Creativity
Smart, super-practical reasons to build more idleness, downtime, and moments of enjoyment into your busy life.
Why Humor is Key to Creativity
Enjoying humor and engaging in laughter have serious—and positive—consequences for our health, happiness and chances for success. Here’s the lowdown on laughter and how you can trigger its practical benefits in your own life.
Could Your Hips Be Causing Your Knee and Low-Back Pain?
Lower-back pain? Knee strain? The problem could be in your hips. Here’s how to keep them flexible and strong.
What Is Functional Training?
Functional training teaches your body to move more effectively in specific sports — and everyday activities. Read on to learn more.
How to Make Exercise More Fun
Weary of your workouts? Ditch the drudgery and the long face, friend! You’re due for an amusement infusion.
Eating for Pleasure
Approaching meals mindfully isn’t just about upgrading your awareness—it can enhance your digestion, satisfaction and metabolism, too.
Good Green Fun: Heather Stephenson & Jen Boulden
How two kindred spirits launched a Web phenomenon and found a work-life balance that works for them.