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Green Shakshuka
This brain-supportive recipe from Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety, by Drew Ramsey, MD, offers satisfying flavor and abundant nutrients — without the postmeal crash.
How Does Exercise Influence Your Cortisol Levels?
Does the stress of working out help or harm regulation of this critical hormone? Read on to learn more.
Take the Polar Bear Plunge
Looking for an instant boost to your health and mood? Go jump in a (frozen) lake.
6 Strategies to Improve Your Self-Talk
Try these six tips to soften self-criticism and change your internal dialogue for the better.
Listening Games
Music-based workouts are a fun way to mix up a treadmill routine. Our fitness editor shares a favorite playlist.
Is There Really a “Best” Workout?
We often pit activities against each other in an effort to find the ultimate fitness path. The reality, though, is that it’s not either-or. What’s best for you depends on a variety of factors unique to you.
Why BMI Is a Flawed Metric
Body mass index (BMI) is not the way to diagnose obesity. Here’s why.
The Ugly Side of #FITSPO
Can “fitspiration” potentially cause more harm than good? Learn how #FITSPO can undermine mental health and body image.
How to Find Real Honey, Coffee, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese, and Maple Syrup
Watch out for imposters among these five favorite foods, and learn how to be sure you’re buying the real deal.
Avo-Cottage Toast
This dish has 14 grams of protein as well as carbohydrates and healthy fats to help you power through your day.
How to Cope With Chronic Complainers
Here’s how to avoid getting drawn into other people’s negativity spirals.
Time to Reflect
Life Time founder and CEO Bahram Akradi on curiosity, intention-setting, and collective wisdom.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Following “Fitfluencers”
Want #fitspo you can trust? Experts offer advice on engaging mindfully with fitness- themed social media content.
7 Signs That Your Mental Health Needs Attention
Feeling on edge, sleeping poorly, and stomach issues are just some of the warning signs.
How to Do the Clamshell
Strengthen your hips and glutes — and help build your side butt — with this lower-body isolation move. Plus, explore four variations to make it more challenging.
Maple Sweet-Potato Crème Brûlée
Roasted sweet potatoes, cream, and maple syrup come together for this creative twist on traditional crème brûlée.
PUMPING IRONY: The Hazards of Healing
A much-delayed visit with a dermatologist offers some painful lessons about the danger of ignoring “benign” skin cancers — as well as the damage that may result from treating them.
The Good-Enough Holiday
Let go of perfectionism and find more joy in the season.
How Diet Can Make — or Break — Your Mental Health
Learn about the connection between food and mood and what you can eat to support your mental health.
ONE HEALTHY HABIT: Sit on the Floor Daily
Support your health, mobility, and longevity by regularly getting down on the ground and then rising from it.
Shaun White: From Snowboarding Legend to Mentor and Entrepreneur
The five-time Olympian talks about stepping back from competition and leaning into exciting new adventures.