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The Core Circuit Workout (Video)
Follow along as we show you how to train your core from all angles with five simple exercises.
Behind the Scenes With Roland Schoeman (Video)
The Olympic swimmer from South Africa shares his thoughts on being a world-record holder and how he’s preparing for his fifth Olympic appearance in 2016.
How Sleep Clears the Mind
University of Rochester Medical Center research reports that while we sleep, our brains flush out toxins that build up when we’re awake — allowing us to clear our heads.
How I’m Doing It: A Luv Story (Video)
See how one couple overcame a legacy of obesity — and built a stronger life together along the way.
Can Watermelon Juice Aid in Faster Exercise Recovery and Reduced Muscle Soreness?
New science supports the old notion that drinking watermelon juice eases postexercise muscle soreness.
Strong Community Ties Linked to Reduced Stroke Risk
According to a University of Michigan study, living in a tight-knit neighborhood can reduce your risk of stroke by nearly half.
Choose Safer Bedding and Avoid Harmful Chemicals For Healthier Sleep
Mattresses, pillows, and other bedding can contain chemicals that, while intended to make sleep safer, actually have the opposite effect.
6 Powerful Spices That Support Your Health
Spices not only enliven the foods we eat, they can also enhance our overall health, as the six popular spices listed below demonstrate.
10 Celebratory Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Celebrating Mexico’s unlikely victory in the 1862 Battle of Puebla has become an excuse to party north of the border. Planning a Cinco de Mayo get-together of your own? Don’t miss our roundup of healthy Latin-inspired recipes.
A Dual Cable Cross Workout (Video)
See how to do the cable-machine workout featured in our May 2014 issue — including the four bonus moves: cable squat, one-arm/one-leg deadlift, cable muscle-up, and one-arm punch.
Spices for Health: Reader Favorites
Learn how to incorporate health-supporting spices into your healthy-eating regimen with these reader-submitted ideas — and share your own!
Behind the Scenes With Pilar Gerasimo (Video)
Our founding editor shares her thoughts on health and personal growth in our exclusive video.
Should I Eat 3 or 6 Meals a Day?
A University of Oslo study discovered that eating three meals a day, rather than six, produces greater muscle and strength gains.
The Lunchtime Blues
Christy Rice shares her thoughts on why our school-age children need more time to eat their lunch.
Reading Comprehension: Print vs. Screen
According to a 2013 study, people who read on paper score better on comprehension tests than those who read on computer screens.
A Minute-by-Minute Guide on How Soda Impacts Your Body
The effects of soda consumption are dramatic — and speedy. Minutes after you take the first swig, the assault begins, and your body goes into a sugar-induced upward — and then downward — spiral. Here’s what happens.
A Walking Head Start
A 2013 study from Spain’s University of Granada shows that girls who walk to school perform better on tests than those who commute by bus or car.
Behind the Scenes With Dikembe Mutombo (Video)
No one was more surprised than the NBA legend himself when he was recruited to play basketball in college. Hear about his legendary career and how it’s allowed him to make a difference in the world in our exclusive video.
Trail-Running Strength Exercises (Video)
These six exercises will help you build strength for trail running. Perform them alone or interspersed with hill sprints.
Good Habits Are Hard to Break
New research from the University of Southern California found that when you’re feeling tired or overwhelmed, you will default to habits you’re comfortable with.
How I’m Doing It: Kathe Yamagata (Video)
Kathe Yamagata, author of the January 2014 How I’m Doing It column, reflects on her weight loss and health transformation.