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4 Ways to Be a Good Water Citizen
Simple tips to help you break the bottled-water habit and protect our groundwater.
The Ride of Her Life
In 2015, ultra-endurance athlete Rebecca Rusch set out to find the place where her father’s plane was shot down during the Vietnam War and, in the process, found a new purpose.
Are Smartphones Causing Thumb Tendonitis?
As smartphone usage grows, more and more people are finding it to be a pain.
Psychobiotics: Using Gut Bacteria to Treat Mental Illness
Can probiotics and prebiotics improve our mental well-being?
The Benefits of Cross-Training in the Pool
Whether you run, cycle, or lift weights, here are some good reasons to make swimming part of your cross-training repertoire.
Savvy Seafood Shopping
Whether you’re at the fish counter or your favorite seafood restaurant, these tips will help you be a more confident consumer.
How to Choose a Water Filter
Our step-by-step guide will help you find a filter that’s best for you.
6 Ways to Find Adventure
Mix up your daily routine with these simple-yet-novel experiences. Most are accessible any time of year and can be done in your own backyard or community.
5 Tips to a Better Squat
Keep these cues in mind the next time you perform squats.
Why Do Thyroid Disorders Affect Women More Often Than Men?
Here’s what to know about thyroid dysfunction — and how to get tested.
Fish Smarts for Pregnant Women
Which fish should pregnant women eat? For optimal health, the key is looking at both mercury content and omega-3 fatty-acid levels.
Nourishing Care for the Postpartum Mom: An Interview With Heng Ou
Heng Ou, the author of The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother, talks to us about ways to honor the postpartum season.
Lap-Swimming Etiquette
Don’t let a crowded pool keep you from regular workouts. Here are six rules to know before you dive in.
When Someone Won’t Take No for an Answer
Not everyone accepts the word “no” gracefully. Here are five ways to get your point across.
Autism: Why It’s Not Simply a Brain-Based Disorder
A new report describes autism as a “whole body” condition, suggesting there are a variety of avenues for symptom relief.
Which Fats Should You Eat?: An Interview With Mark Hyman, MD
Functional-medicine pioneer Mark Hyman, MD, chats with us about the problem with low-fat foods — and the truth about saturated fats.
6 Tips to Stay Mentally Fit
Try these lifestyle-based tips to improve your mental health and well-being.
5 Tips for Healthy Sun Exposure
Expert advice on how to get more sunshine — and avoid unnecessary risks.
How to Eliminate Your Limits: Q&A With Brian Grasso and Carrie Campbell
Husband-and-wife counselors Brian Grasso and Carrie Campbell on how to get out of your own way and become a change-maker.
Are You Overmedicated?: An Interview With Andrew Weil, MD
Integrative-medicine pioneer Andrew Weil, MD, talks to us about his new book, Mind Over Meds, and why Americans are taking too many drugs.
Do You Have a Circadian Rhythm More Suited to Mars?
A study finds a gene for being a late sleeper.