Seeking Comfort
For most of us, comfort food translates to heavy, fattening, regret-it-later fare. An accomplished Italian chef explains how it can take on an entirely different meaning.
Whole Grains: A Close Look
Did you give up on grains entirely when you cut down on carbs? Or are you a white-bread and refined-flour junkie? Either way, it might be time to take a closer look at the value of whole-grain goods.
The Key to Fitness Satisfaction
Why settle for ho-hum workouts when real inspiration and satisfaction are within reach? Here's what you need to know to make your fitness pursuits more fun — and your results more fabulous.
How to Mentally Recover From a DNF
Falling short of the finish line can be frustrating. But the only real defeat lies in failing to learn from your experience.
Martin Seligman’s Happy Lessons
Tired of feeling blue, or just so-so? Positive psychology pioneer Martin Seligman, PhD, believes you can mentally exercise your way to greater happiness.
Reflections
One morning a couple of weeks back, I was running by a big plate-glass window in my neighborhood, and something novel happened.
Sizing Up Satisfaction
This issue's Satisfaction theme immediately brought to mind my favorite film, Fiddler on the Roof .
Fivefold Talent: Mary Beth Larsen
Most of us find it plenty challenging to excel at a single sport. Olympic pentathlete Mary Beth Larsen Iagorashvili does her best work while focusing on five at once.
How to Nourish Your Body While Under Stress
When reality bites, eating right becomes essential. Stress and worry deplete your nutritional stores, destabilize your blood sugar, and reduce your stamina. Here's what you need to know about building and maintaining a well-rounded diet that can withstand the pressure.
The Power of Self-Coaching
Don't let fear, doubt and frustration hold you back. Create the satisfying, rewarding life you want by building five key personal-development skills.
The Problem With Affluenza
Our obsession with the trappings of success too often eclipses our essential priorities. Are we passing this affliction on to the next generation?
Transition Tips for Triathlons
You're fast in the water, explosive on the bike and smooth in your running stride. But a great triathlon finish hinges on your performance in the transition area.
Good Stress vs. Bad Stress
Not all stress is bad for you. But the response system that was designed to save your life can also do some serious harm. You can take steps to see that it doesn't.
Finding Things Right
I used to have this ugly little habit - something I now refer to as looking for trouble.
Breaking Down Stress
When I was studying engineering in college, I learned that every material has a stress point.
Tips for Doing One Thing at a Time
Multitasking can rob you of the one thing you need most: your life focus.
Putting the Spark Back in Your Relationship
Without a clear vision, even a strong love can lose its luster. Here's how to reframe your relationship for a better future.
The View From 14,000 Feet
Ready to take your fitness to-do list to new heights? Try climbing a 14,000-foot mountain. If the challenge doesn't hook you, the view will.
Muck Raking
Every spring, as soon as the mornings get warm enough for me to venture outside, I have this little sunrise routine: Still groggy from bed, I grab a cup of coffee and head out into the backyard.
Simple Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
Clear air. Clean water. Clean Earth. What's good for the planet is good for you! Here's how to make your life a little more eco-friendly.