Poor Fitness Now = Smaller Brain Later
Recent research has linked mediocre fitness in midlife with smaller brain size down the road.
How Does Play Make Fitness More Effective?
Incorporating fun into your workout can make it more inspiring and effective — just like when you were a kid.
Come to Your Senses: Sensory Retreats
Enhance your experience of the world around you with these tips for sharpening your perception.
The Workout: Spiral Power Qigong
This grounding qigong routine trains your body to move as an integrated unit — increasing mobility, enhancing mental focus, and building strength.
Expert Answers: Non-Running Exercises to Increase Your Speed
Our expert has tips to get you moving faster and more efficiently.
The Willpower Instinct
A celebrated Stanford psychologist, Kelly McGonigal, PhD, shares her cutting-edge strategies for improving self-control.
Whole-Body Healing: Q&A With Dr. Josh Axe
The natural-medicine doctor, chiropractor, and nutritionist shares his thoughts on improving gut and overall health.
Are Artificial Fragrances Bad for Your Health?
Artificial fragrances are everywhere — and they can pose significant threats to your health. Here’s what you can do about it.
Old Flavors, New Soul: 4 Vegan Recipes From Bryant Terry
With a few homemade seasonings and sauces, you can transform a simple summer cookout into an exploration of African, Caribbean, and Southern cuisines.
The Mindful Adventurer: Jimmy Chin
Mountaineer-turned-filmmaker Jimmy Chin talks about the value of courage over fearlessness and the parallels of life above and below the clouds.
PUMPING IRONY: Another Senior Moment
A new study explains why geezers get distracted. We may just be paying attention to the wrong things.
Revolutionary Act 22: Brush and Floss
Your teeth and gums are a huge determining factor in your whole-body well-being. They're also an easy place to start demonstrating your commitment to whole-person health on a daily basis.
Pineapple Paradise Ice Pops
Refreshing, sweet, and delicious — with only three ingredients required.
Braised Radishes With Honey and Black Pepper
Braising softens radish roots and tempers their spicy rawness. The sweet honey and aromatic black pepper in this recipe complement, rather than detract from, the character of the radishes, and the browned edges of the radishes themselves add a flavorful touch.
How to Make a Bee Bath
You’ll make a splash with local pollinators by placing this watering hole in your garden.
How to Break Out of a Rut
Some routines are helpful — others hold you back. Shake things up with a new design so you can move in a healthier direction.
Soda Tax Proposals Gather Steam Across the Country
Several U.S. cities may vote in November to levy a per-ounce sugary drink tax on beverage distributors.
How Do Energy Drinks Affect Your Body?
Recent research reveals some troubling side effects of these popular beverages.
