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Cherry-Almond Baked Apples
It’s apple season! Celebrate it with this family-friendly apple dessert.
Start Your Day Right With Marianne Williamson (Video)
At her cover shoot for the November issue, Marianne Williamson — best-selling author and spiritual philosopher — explains why taking time each morning for self-reflection is a better way to start your day than, say, turning on the television or reading the newspaper.
Majora Carter on Changing Environments, Changing Lives (Video)
At the cover shoot for the October issue, environmental-justice advocate Majora Carter sits down to talk about the people that inspire her, how regulations and policies affect the development of communities, how a tree can be revolutionary, and how each of us plays a role in how our world evolves.
Get Active With Gabby Reece (Video)
Pro volleyball legend Gabrielle Reece discusses how the people you surround yourself with can influence healthy lifestyle choices and encourages individuals to join classes or groups to connect with others with similar interests and goals.
Let It Out With Julie Foudy (Video)
At her cover shoot for the July/August 2008 issue of Experience Life, former soccer pro Julie Foudy talks about the role sports have taken in shaping her life and explains why she believes it’s important for young girls to get involved in them, too.
Elisa Au Talks Life and Karate (Video)
During her Experience Life photo shoot, three-time world karate champion Elisa Au reveals how she unwinds, why she loves karate and her plans for competing again this fall. She also shares her secrets for staying flexible and talks about her passion for teaching kids the sport of karate.
Celebrity Chef Nathan Lyon on Eating Well (Video)
At the cover shoot for the May 2008 issue, Experience Life’s senior art director, Lydia Anderson, chats with celebrity chef Nathan Lyon about how he got into cooking (thank his mom!), the food products he’d eliminate from all kitchens, and the strategies he uses to get others cooking, too.
Lesson Learned
John Martin used to eat whatever he wanted. When he was diagnosed with celiac disease, all that changed. And his health changed, too – for the better.
Strength in Numbers
This past January, I celebrated my 40th birthday. And thus, I’ve spent much of the year noticing what it feels like to utter those potentially charged words in a matter-of-fact way: I’m forty.
Up for a Challenge
A determined goal-setter in his professional life, Tommy Johnson found a way to make his personal fitness a higher priority: He embraced the triathlete’s lifestyle.
6 Strategies to Improve Fertility
If you want a baby, take note: making one may require a more cultivated effort than you thought.
Fitness Testing 1, 2, 3: Cardio Capacity
Whether your goal is to win a 10K or drop some unwanted pounds, cardio testing can help you streamline your workouts and maximize your results.
Fresh, Frozen or Canned
While fresh produce is generally best, with a little nutritional know-how, you can eat healthy from your market’s freezer case and canned-foods aisle, too.
Fitness Testing 1, 2, 3: Strength in Numbers
Do you know your own strength? Are you making the most of your resistance workout? Find out how to use fitness testing to your advantage – and how to put your muscle to the test.
How to Avoid Food Traps at Work and Stay Committed to Healthy Eating Goals
Office parties. Vending machines. Desktop candy jars. Power lunches. They can spell nutritional disaster for the average working person. Learn how you can sidestep fattening fare and feel better — starting now.
How Food-Labeling Regulations Help Consumers Avoid Trans Fats
Until recently, consumers had no way of knowing precisely how much trans fat lurked in their favorite foods. But now, a new food-labeling regulation gives us all a better shot at eliminating this danger from our diets.
How to Deal With Weak Core Muscles
From back pain to compromised balance, many problems are associated with weak core muscles. A little more attention to those muscles in the middle.
How to Analyze Your Dreams
What your dreams may be telling you – and how to get it in writing.
Silver Lining: Cindy Joseph
The word ‘old’ has been given a bad rap, explains Cindy Joseph. Life has been mistakenly described as a downhill process, when, in fact, it’s an ever-continuing expansion.