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A Healthy Kind of Contagious
You’ve heard by now that you can “catch” obesity from your friends, family — even distant acquaintances. But you may have missed the flip side of that story: Good health and fitness are catching, too.
Making a Group Effort
As we abandon group activities in an attempt to regain time and productivity, we may be risking the loss of a powerful support system - one that’s critical to both our health and happiness.
Grace Notes: Pieta Brown
From her childhood scribbles to her critically acclaimed music, Pieta Brown has always been intent on making art that matters - and connections that count.
Behind the Scenes With Supermodel Lizzie Miller (Video)
At the cover shoot for our "Get Real" issue, size-14 supermodel Lizzie Miller talks about being “the girl on page 194” of the September issue of Glamour, the need for more images of real women in the media, and how she’s overcome her own personal struggle with body image.
Relationship Revival: How to Renew A Relationship
Even the best relationships can get dulled by time and drained by stress. Happily, there are simple ways to renew your bond — no matter how long you’ve been together.
Behind the Scenes With DogTown Star John Garcia (Video)
John Garcia has always been a dog person, and at the cover shoot for the October 2009 issue of Experience Life, the celebrated dog trainer and star of National Geographic Channel's DogTown series talks about the impact his four-legged friends have had on him throughout his life. He also explains the mission of Utah's Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and discusses what we can learn from man's best friend.
A Dog’s Best Friend: John Garcia
As a kid, John Garcia depended on a canine pal who always seemed to see the best in him. Today, he returns the favor by helping dogs deemed “unadoptable” become their best selves—and find loving, forever homes.
Behind the Scenes With Actress-Athlete Maxine Bahns (Video)
At the cover shoot for our September 2009 issue, new mom and actress-athlete Maxine Bahns explains how she balances her time between parenthood, her career and her personal relationship with her husband, road cyclist Patrick Watson. She also discusses how she'll share the values of health and fitness with Madison (then just 3 months old).
Rethinking School Lunch
Forget pizza and corn dogs. Think freshly prepared meals of homegrown fruits and veggies. That’s the sort of school-lunch program that chef and author Alice Waters thinks all of our children deserve.
Resetting the Family Table
Our family mealtimes have become frenzied and stressful. Here’s how to make them nourishing once again — for body and soul.
Pact Mentality
A good fitness pact can help you (and a friend or two) achieve your health and fitness goals.
New Baby, New Priorities: Maxine Bahns
How actress-athlete Maxine Bahns and her husband, Patrick Watson, are navigating first-time parenthood.
17 Heart-Rate Activities for Kids to Try
Kids and tweens today aren’t getting enough exercise. You may think of their attachment to electronic gadgets as a big part of the problem, but two fitness experts explain why one gadget in particular — a heart-rate monitor — may be an important part of the solution.
Saying No to Your Kids
Dealing with your kids’ endless requests for cash, games, etc., can be stressful. Here’s how to take a more balanced approach—and teach them better fiscal values.
One Big, Happy Family
I would like to officially invite you to become part of our happy little online family.
How to Put Your Family First
Is a hectic work life taking up all your time and energy, leaving little or nothing for your loved ones? Here’s how—and why—to create space for the relationships that matter most.
How to Deal With Constant Complainers
How to cope with the stress of being subjected to the negativity of a chronic complainer.
How to Simplify the Holidays
With all the scheduling and traveling, errands, and obligations, the holidays can feel overwhelming. Here’s how to simplify your season of celebration - and rediscover the peaceful soul of the season.
How to Stop Playing the Blame Game
We all succumb to finger pointing from time to time, but targeting others rarely produces good results. Here’s how you can move from fault-finding to empowered problem solving.
An Artful Activist: Majora Carter
Majora Carter left a promising artistic career to fight environmental injustice in the South Bronx.
Thoughtful Gift Ideas
Conscious gift giving can bring you more joy this holiday season.