6 Common Misconceptions About Metabolism
Can you get stuck with a “slow” metabolism? Should you eat every two hours? Sift through six widely-accepted myths and learn what you really can do to boost your metabolism.
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Is an Elimination Diet Right for You?
Learn how this temporary eating approach could help you determine which foods are best for your body — and which ones are not.
5 Reasons to Use Vegan Protein Powder
Why it might be for you — even if you’re not vegan.
Should I Eat Saturated Fats?
A Life Time nutritionist digs into the research behind dietary saturated fat and finds that it’s not the culprit behind heart disease.
6 Health Benchmarks to Monitor — and Why
Consider these measurements as part of your toolkit for continually optimizing your health.
Are Your Supplements Sustainable?
The source and production of supplements is important to both the health of you and our planet. See what to look out for when selecting these supplements with close environmental ties.
Best. Roast. Chicken. Ever. (Really.)
Senior editor Anjula Razdan can’t get enough of this perfect roast chicken.
What Is Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance?
Gluten troubles were once thought to be a problem primarily for those with celiac disease. But recent research indicates that gluten-related disorders extend to a far broader population, and affect far more than the digestive system.
Eat at Your Own Risk: The Truth About Tainted Health Foods
Some 76,000 Americans get sick from contaminated food each year. Recent revelations indicate that even some trusted organic brands have been undermined. Here’s how our food supply got in trouble, and how you can protect yourself and your family.
Understanding the Role Your pH Balance Plays in Your Health
Some foods make you acid. Some foods make you alkaline. But why should you care about alkaline versus acidic? Here’s what everyone should know about how to balance the body’s pH.
The Science of Speed: Apolo Ohno
Apolo Ohno has used hard work, perseverance and cutting-edge training techniques to become one of the fastest skaters in the world.
The Promise of Integrative Medicine
Disillusioned by decades of disease-focused medicine, more doctors and patients are now shifting their focus to whole-person health. Ancient practices (yoga), alternative therapies (acupuncture), and commonsense strategies (nutritional counseling) are complementing conventional treatments, expanding our notions of healing — and leading the way to greater well-being and vitality.
Pushing the Envelope
Can you turn an OK situation into a surprising source of satisfaction? You never really know until you try.
Paleo Vs. Vegan: Interview Transcripts
Read the complete email interviews from healthy-eating experts Kris Carr, Nora Gedgaudas and Mark Hyman, MD.
Life Saved: Kathe Yamagata’s Success Story
How an appointment with her doctor jump-started a woman’s weight loss — and helped her find the strength within.
Strong Man: Stephen Preusz’s Success Story
Sudden kidney failure changed one man’s life overnight and required him to fight back for survival.
Connecting ADHD and Nutrition
For kids with focus and behavior challenges, nutritional shifts may work as well as, or better than, medication.
Counterclockwise
Life-changing, assumption-challenging takeaways from Ellen Langer’s classic studies on mindful aging.
Is Mold Affecting Your Health?
Learn if mold is messing with your body — and how you can clear up the trouble.
Revolutionary Act 28: Watch Your Reactions
Up to 70 percent of adults are intolerant of dairy, gluten, or other dietary triggers. Learn if you’re one of them. Digestive, skin, joint, energy, and mood problems may be your first clue.