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The Art of Recovery Q&A With Matt Dixon (Full Interview)
Matt Dixon, MSc, the author of The Well-Built Triathlete explains the essence of recovery.
Explosive Power Workout (Video)
This full-body explosive-power workout will amp up your athleticism for sports — or anything life might throw at you.
Behind the Scenes With Sara Gottfried, MD (Video)
Integrative- and functional-medicine pioneer Sara Gottfried, MD, shares her personal struggle with imbalanced hormones, and how what she learned from her own treatment protocol has informed more than a decades-worth of work helping women, as well as her best-selling book The Hormone Cure.
Supplement-Shopping Tips
Nutritional Supplements are not highly regulated, so both quality standards and formulations vary widely. In her New York Times bestseller, The Hormone Cure, Sara Gottfried, MD, offers these tips for supplement shopping:
Exercise Makes Skin Healthier
Regular workouts don’t just benefit your fitness. They benefit your skin, too — particularly as you age.
Expert Answer: The Fitness Value of Walking
I enjoy walking and hiking for fitness. But am I getting a decent workout? Do I need to be doing something more?
The Surprising Emotional Benefits of Talking to Strangers
Recent research finds that for adults, there may be significant emotional benefits in talking to strangers.
Anatomy of a Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin spice lattes have been available at major coffee chains for weeks already. We break down their ingredients, and offer a homemade alternative for you to make on your own.
Behind the Scenes With Vani Hari (a.k.a. the Food Babe) (Video)
More than a decade after taking her health into her own hand, the activist-blogger is leading the #FoodBabeArmy in the fight to get nasty ingredients out of our food and to make healthy eats available for everyone.
The Desk-Dweller’s Repair Plan (Video)
Follow along as our fitness editor, Maggie Fazeli Fard, shows you how to undo the damage of too much sitting with these eight exercises.
How to Do Away With BPA
If you live in the United States, there’s more than a 90 percent chance that BPA is already in your bloodstream.
The Power of Precommitment to Overcome a Sweet Tooth
A new study published in the science journal Neuron suggests that precommitment is more powerful than willpower.
The Calorie Myth
New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Bailor on why we should be doing the opposite of the standard weight-loss advice to eat less and exercise more — plus, the importance of nutrient-dense food.
Behind the Scenes: Kate Northup (Video)
The author and financial expert shares the backstory of her book, Money: A Love Story, offers tips for honoring your values as you work your way out of debt, and explains the essential role loving yourself plays in the process.
Salmon and Veggies Baked in Parchment (Video)
An intimidation-free, how-to guide to cooking fish in parchment paper. This recipe for salmon and fresh veggies from That Food Girl Betsy Nelson is a cinch.
My Turnaround: Jacquelyn B. Fletcher (Video)
After struggling with her weight throughout childhood, Jacquelyn B. Fletcher lost 100 pounds — and has kept it off for nearly two decades. Here, she recalls the moment she realized her body — and her life — would be forever changed.
A Skier’s Perspective (Video)
Join Experience Life’s Steve Waryan on the Rendezvous Ski Trails in West Yellowstone during his trip to the Yellowstone Ski Festival last November.
Can Utensil Selection Influence Food Perception and Mindful Eating?
A University of Oxford study reveals that being more mindful of utensil selection can increase our sense of novelty and encourage us to eat more mindfully.
How I’m Doing It: Kandace MacKaben’s Success Story (Video)
After her 22-year marriage ended, Kandace MacKaben began examining her path forward as her caretaker role was changing. She never expected a long-distance bike trip to lead her to a new identity. Here, Kandace recalls how she changed her life.
Obesity Harms Brain Functions
New research finds that beyond physical health issues associated with obesity, it may also impair our brains.
The Health Risks of Being Young and in Debt
The United States consumer debt in 2013 totaled 11.5 trillion dollars. That’s $7,115 of debt per household.