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Behind the Scenes With Survivorman Les Stroud (Video)
The host of the popular Discovery Channel show discusses his love of nature — and how we can all benefit from connecting to the earth.
Getting Things Done: “Do”
In the last of our five-part series on David Allen’s productivity system, learn to master the art of distilling your goals into discrete, manageable actions.
How Dry Cleaning Affects Brain Health
Research shows that there may be a link between dry-cleaning chemicals and mental illness.
How to Foam Roll Your IT Band
Is mysterious knee or hip pain curtailing your workouts? Tight iliotibial bands may be to blame. Phil Malloy, PT, a physical therapist based in Chicago, shares two exercises to help.
How to Ease Joint Pain
Expert answers on easing joint pain, naturally.
What Does it Mean to Be “Skinny-Fat”?
Mark Hyman, MD, discusses why being skinny is not the same as being healthy.
Why Acts of Kindness Can Make You Feel Like You Have More Time
Researchers suggest that spending time helping others can help you feel “time affluent.”
Expert Answers: Increasing Running Speed, Progressing Pushups, and More
We get the pros to answer your questions on upping your running pace, pushups, hotel workouts and more.
Music = Motivation
Researchers explain why listening to music can help us work out longer and harder.
What Is Reverse Retouching?
Experts say that the fashion industry’s new practice of “reverse retouching” promotes unrealistic images.
The Shin-Core Connection
Expert answers on why the ache in your lower legs may be from weak core muscles.
Try Hula-Hooping for a Fun and Effective Workout
New research shows that intermediate and advanced-level hula-hooping can aid in weight loss and cardiovascular improvements.
The Impact Hyperconnection Has on Anxiety Levels
A recent study shows that personal mobile activity is causing stress for smartphone users.
The Health Benefits of Cocoa Powder
Explore the health benefits of cocoa as Harvard University researchers shed light on how flavonoids in dark chocolate can enhance various aspects of well-being, while emphasizing the need for caution when consuming mass-market chocolate products containing high levels of sugar and trans fats.
The All-Purpose Warm-Up (Video)
Looking for a dynamic warm-up you can do before any workout, game or competition? All you need is the All-Purpose Warm-Up.
Behind the Scenes With Darya Pino Rose (Video)
The healthy-eating expert and blogger talks about the relationship between healthy eating and weight loss.
Expert Answers: Digesting Protein, Exercising During a Detox, and More
We ask the experts how much protein you can digest, if you should exercise during a detox, and if certain yoga poses detox the body.
How to Do the Twisting Triangle Pose
Celebrated yogi Seane Corn offers tips on mastering this detoxifing pose.
How to Strengthen and Stretch Your Hip Flexors
Fitness expert Susan Bianchi shares the ultimate lengthener and strengthener for one of the tightest muscle groups in the body.
The Problem with Chemical Flame Retardants
The Environmental Working Group highlights products that contain toxic chemical flame retardants.
Are Twisting Yoga Poses Really Good for Detoxing the Body?
Expert answers on how twisting yoga poses helps your digestive organs.