How Do I Do Rotational Exercises Without Getting Hurt?
Rotational exercises can be a valuable addition to your fitness routine. Our experts offer tips for keeping your movements safe and stable.
FDA Approves New Food-Labeling Rules
Revised guidelines highlight added sugars, adjust listings for fats.
Standing May Be as Bad as Sitting
Sitting may be the new smoking, but a recent study suggests that standing desks present health hazards of their own.
Garlic-Scape Omelet
Garlic scapes are the tender shoots of the garlic plant that grow up and out of the stem, curling their way toward the sky. Most commercial growers remove the scapes to preserve the energy of the garlic bulbs and increase yield. For home cooks, though, they’re a real treat. Look for scapes at farmers’ markets in early summer. You can chop and prepare them like green beans or slice them thinly and sauté to bring out their delicate aroma. Scapes have a far milder taste than mature garlic.
White House Announces New Microbiome Initiative
The Obama Administration answers the call for a broader study of healthy microbial communities.
Expert Answers: Can Training in Hot Weather Improve Fitness?
Training in high temps has its benefits, but it comes with risks, too. Our experts have advice for determining if you can handle the heat.
How to Eat With the Seasons
You know that in-season fruits and vegetables are especially good for you, but just how much nutrition hangs in the balance? Perhaps more than you realized.
Why Taking Time Off is Essential for Your Health and Happiness
Think time off is a waste of time? For the sake of your health and happiness, you just might want to reconsider.
A Full-Body Outside Workout
When the best weather of the year arrives, you want to be out there soaking it up. Here’s what you need to know to make your outdoor workouts as effective as they are fun.
PUMPING IRONY: A Match Made in Heaven
A new study suggests that couples tend to become more alike the longer they’re together. This would explain any improvements in my character.
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Many store-bought dressings contain added sugars and unhealthy oils. Try this healthy, homemade version instead.
Warm Zucchini Salad
Zucchini is more than a ubiquitous plant that grows out of control in summer. Along with other summer squashes like yellow crookneck and pattypan, it’s a symbol of Mediterranean cooking. The tender textures and light flavors are inextricably linked to summer and sun.
Why Face-to-Face Connections Matter to Your Health
When our social lives unfold largely in the digital realm, it can damage our relationships and health in surprising ways. Discover why face-to-face connections count.
Classic Sports With a Twist
These fresh takes on three popular sports will get you outside, moving your body, building community, and feeling like a kid again.
The Workout: Train for the Trail
Power up your legs, core, and back before heading out on your next hike.
How a Healthy, Happy Sex Life Supports Your Health
Here are nine ways a healthy sex life can support your wellness — and vice-versa.
How to Be a Conscientious Carnivore
Shopping for meat, fish, and eggs can leave you confused and conflicted. What’s the healthy, sustainable choice?
Full-Circle Chef: Georgia Pellegrini
The chef and author of Girl Hunter shares her thoughts on foraging and hunting to bring her food to plate.
5 Ways to Live More Fearlessly
Wise advice from a master life coach to help you overcome angst and reach your full potential.