An Artful Activist: Majora Carter
Majora Carter left a promising artistic career to fight environmental injustice in the South Bronx.
Welcome to the Fitness Revolution
No more mundane workouts. The time has come for a new fitness approach that's as fun and interesting as you are.
How Training for a Big Athletic Event Can Transform Your Health
When your workouts are lagging, nothing can get you charged up quite like registering for a really big race.
What Is the Graston Technique?
Feeling a little stiff after surgery? Suffering from a sports injury and need to get back in the game 10 minutes ago? The Graston Technique could be just the thing to untangle your tissue.
Functional Wellness, Part 4: Real Healthcare Reform
Everyone's talking about universal coverage, single-payer plans, and other well-intended solutions to America's healthcare access dilemma, but we're missing the real question: What's the point of giving more people access to a system that is likely to make them sicker?
Seeds of Revolution
Looking back 10 years from now, I believe we’ll all be struck not so much by how forward thinking and revolutionary these contemporary medical approaches were, but that any of us were ever remotely satisfied with a medical system that did not embrace these self-evident values.
Be a Policymaker
Look up the word “policy” in the dictionary and you’ll find that the definition involves making plans, following guiding principles and pursuing a determined course of action - all for the sake of getting things done in an expedient, prudent manner.
What Is Impetigo and How Do I Treat It?
Impetigo is a common highly contagious skin infection. It is especially contagious among children but is not usually serious.
What Is Bacterial Folliculitis and How Do You Treat It?
A relatively common type of rash that presents as itchy, pus-filled pimples. It usually appears around the base of hair follicles on the arms, legs, or scalp.
The Importance of “You” Time
Lack of solitude can lead to increased stress and undermined health. Here’s how to find some quality time—with yourself.
Time for Health: How to Schedule (or Unschedule) Your Family Well
A too-busy reality can run you and your loved ones ragged — and do real damage to your family’s happiness in the process. Here’s how to make time for the healthy priorities that really matter.
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.