Functional Wellness, Part 3: Digestive Health
A well-functioning digestive system is the cornerstone of good health. Find out how the gut works, what makes it vulnerable — and what you can do to keep your own digestive tract in tiptop shape.
The Clever Cook: 3 Quick and Healthy Recipes From Robin Miller
Cookbook author Robin Miller shares her tips and tricks for preparing wholesome, delicious meals that leave plenty of time for goofing around and hanging out.
Tomatoes: Recipes, Techniques, and More
Delight your senses—and nourish your body—with these succulent, vine-ripened treats.
How to Embrace the Challenges and Joy of Parenting Teens
When we set aside the stereotypes we have about raising teenagers, we can better approach the real challenges that arise - and rediscover the joy in our relationships with our children.
Smart Play: Gabrielle Reece
Volleyball legend Gabrielle Reece blends fitness, family, fun - and an abiding mission: helping others embrace a healthier way of life.
The Young and Not-So-Restless: Assessing Your Kid’s Activity Level
They run, they jump, they play, they compete. That’s great. But how well do their real-life activities measure up to recommendations?
5 Ways Speed Training Can Improve Your Health
Kids have the right idea: They love racing and chasing and seeing just how fast they can go. Here’s why adults should pick up the pace, too.
How Training for an Athletic Event Can Strengthen Family Ties
Participating in an athletic event as a family—from a fun-run 5K to a full-on Olympic triathlon—can improve your fitness, and your bond with each other.
8 Common Skin Problems and How to Treat Them — Naturally
From athlete’s foot to eczema, unwanted skin conditions can throw you off your game. Here’s the scoop on how to deal with itching, pain, redness, and some the other most maddening maladies.
Some Kinds of Help
OK, I realize I’m dating myself here, but I’m hoping that at least some of you will join me in remembering that cult classic kids’ album Free to Be...You and Me . Masterminded by Marlo Thomas and Friends, and accompanied by a singalong book, it was played endlessly (to some parents’ chagrin) by a whole generation of kids in the ’70s, and as a result, it permeated our collective memory.
Circles of Influence
Each of us is first and foremost a citizen of the earth. And so on some level, our deepest responsibility (and privilege) lies in making ourselves of service—even in some small way—within this realm.
PUMPING IRONY: Awkward Mornings
One of the buffer guys at the gym on Monday was wearing a very tight T-shirt with this message: "An awkward morning is better than a boring night." I've had a few awkward mornings since I last posted -- though…
PUMPING IRONY: Miracle Cure?
OK, this is weird. Against my better judgment, I shuffled my pathetic ancient body downstairs to the gym after work last night and went through a slightly truncated version of my normal goal-averse routine (elliptical danger machine, lifting, etc.) expecting…
PUMPING IRONY: Back and Forth
Remember the scene in It's a Wonderful Life when Jimmy Stewart's sitting at Martini's bar and prays for deliverance from his financial crisis only to get slugged by Mr. Welch, the school teacher's husband? (OK, so you never saw the…
PUMPING IRONY: Cramping Calves
I climbed on the treadmill last night and, after a five-minute walking warm-up, jogged a mile at a 4 mph pace. This would've been excruciatingly boring had it not been for the intriguing pain gripping both of my calves. Actually,…
PUMPING IRONY: Sore Shoulder
It's a muggy day for a bicycle commute, even one that lasts only 15 minutes, and this morning it's made more challenging by the soreness in my left shoulder. I must have strained a muscle there while lifting last night.…
Functional Wellness, Part 2: Hormones and Inflammation
Hormonal imbalances can lead to a host of serious health problems, including inflammation, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, cancer, dementia and more. Here’s how to get your body back in balance.
4 Quick and Healthy Family-Friendly Recipes from Ellie Krieger
In The Food You Crave, cookbook author Ellie Krieger offers quick, healthy and practical recipes for busy families.
All About RAGBRAI!
The annual ride across Iowa offers an exhilarating test of fitness and a large dose of Midwestern hospitality.
Creak, Crackle, Pop!: Why Do My Joints Make Noise?
What is that sound coming from your joints, and should you be concerned? Find out what’s normal, and what you might want to get checked out.