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Wilderness Lessons: Developing Outdoor Survival Skills

Can you make a fire without matches? Build a shelter with no tools? Track a small animal across a forest? At today's wilderness and survival schools, these skills aren't lost arts. They're tomorrow's lesson plans.

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How to Start Olympic Weightlifting

July 1, 2007
Matt Fitzgerald
Fitness, Fitness Tips, Strength Training
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Looking for a time-efficient workout that builds muscle power and functional fitness? Then give Olympic-style weightlifting a try.

Explore Your Options

When I was about 12 years old, I saw the 1971 film Harold and Maude for the first time, and I, like many others, found myself changed by it.

Bahram Akradi, founder, chairman, and CEO of Life Time — Healthy Way of Life

Routine Inspection

It’s interesting that in a society fixated on adventure and excitement, so many of us choose to lead lives defined by deeply entrenched routines. In fact, I suspect our vicarious fixation on others’ thrill rides is likely fueled by our real-life tendency toward mindless repetition.

Why Community Matters

A strong sense of community adds real value to our lives. It not only helps us feel more connected to the world around us, it also makes a measurable difference in our happiness — and our health.

How to Eat for Sustainable All-Day Energy

June 1, 2007
Kathy Summers
Cooking & Food, Nutrition, Nutrition Tips
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Running on empty? Drop that candy bar and fuel up on healthy foods that keep you going strong.

Everyday Exotic: 4 Must-Try Recipes

Eager to explore all the exciting new produce at your local market? Bon Appétit's new cookbook shows you the lay of the land.

Reclaim Your Vitality!

Has modern life depleted your vitality? Here's how to reclaim it.

The Art of Reiki

June 1, 2007
Sarah Moran
Functional/Integrative Medicine, Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care/Beauty, Stress, Wellness
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The ancient healing practice of Reiki can help you feel more balanced and relaxed. Discover what this alternative treatment entails – and the many other benefits it can bestow.

Born to Run: Carrie Tollefson

Whether piling up the training miles or racing against the world's top middle-distance runners, Olympian Carrie Tollefson just loves to run.

What You Need to Know About Barefoot Training

Grin and bare it — barefoot training can make you faster and less injury prone.

Elastic Energy: A Plyometric Workout

June 1, 2007
Kermit Pattison
Cardio, Equipment-Based Workouts, Fitness Tips, Power, Workouts
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With the help of a few plyometric training tools, you can teach your neuromuscular system to unleash impressive speed and strength –the two ingredients behind the explosive power treasured by athletes.

One Page at a Time

I am a person surrounded by books. Wonderful books. Brilliant books. Books galore. Books a-go-go. I love books. And I haven’t nearly enough time to read them all.

When More Is Better

In a culture where most of us are overwhelmed by too much stress, too much stuff, too many unhealthy temptations and way too many daily choices, it’s important to note that there are still a few areas where, in general, more really is better. Three examples come to mind ...

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Start Seeing Toxins

May 1, 2007
Alyssa Ford
Detox, Home/Living, Lifestyle, Parkinson's Disease, Sustainability, Wellness
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Toxic chemicals surround us - often in the places we'd least suspect. Want to protect your body, your home and your world from harmful pollutants? Start by knowing where to look.

How to Cook Ethically: 5 Recipes to Get You Started

May 1, 2007
Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Cooking & Food, Nutrition, Sustainability
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Chef and author Jay Weinstein serves up environmentally friendly culinary advice.

How to Avoid Toxins in Your Food

May 1, 2007
Linda Knittel
Detox, Nutrition, Nutrition Tips, Wellness
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Reducing your daily intake of toxic compounds can make a dramatic difference in your health.

Real Alignment: Simran Sethi

Simran Sethi traveled the globe looking for ways to combine her passion for sustainability with her talent for storytelling.

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How Clutter Affects Your Energy

May 1, 2007
Wanda Urbanska
Decluttering, Health, Home/Living, Lifestyle, Stress
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How clearing out the clutter in your space can help you clear your head, too.

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Tips and Strategies for Improving Your Posture

Bad posture doesn't just look bad. It can also compromise your workouts, undermine your health and contribute to injuries. Here's how to straighten up.

The Health Impact of Parasites and How to Protect Yourself

Parasitic infections are on the rise, but there are plenty of ways to keep the beasts from taking over.