Refill, Please!
An alarming convergence of overlapping Gantt charts, my life suddenly looks like it’s being meted out in 15-minute increments - because it is.
What You Need to Know About Essential Fatty Acids
Some dietary fats we should avoid, others we must embrace. Knowing the difference could change — or even save — your life.
9 Quick Escapes to Reconnect With Nature and Renew Your Spirit
Discover nine easy escapes to nature to recharge your mind, refresh your body, and reconnect with the outdoors.
Race-Brain Retrospective
In the heat of the goal-seeking moment, it’s important not to let larger priorities get lost in the shuffle.
How to Cook a Heritage Turkey
There’s real beauty in choosing a free-range heritage turkey. You’ll get richer flavor, better nutrition — and the satisfaction of supporting a rare breed of poultry farmer, too.
PUMPING IRONY: Redefining Cancer
The other day, I was playing golf with my two older brothers and a friend — all retired — and overheard my senior sibling mention that he had just been in to see his doctor.
Insights from Jill Bolte Taylor’s Stroke of Genius
Discover the transformative power of understanding the brain through Jill Bolte Taylor's book, My Stroke of Insight. Follow Kris Carr's journey of healing and self-discovery, finding inspiration in embracing life's challenges and tapping into the body's innate healing wisdom.
Challenging Diet Culture Language
An Experience Life staff member on body image, our food culture, and how we perceive "healthy".
PUMPING IRONY: Exercising Without Exercising
I didn't do much that would count as actual gym-type exercise this week, but I'm going to say it was pretty productive anyway. An interesting age-related (I think) conundrum surfaced, and I finally made some real progress toward finishing the…
Fitness Fix: Improving Wrist Mobility
Poor wrist flexibility can dramatically limit what exercises you’re able to do. Here’s how to bend them better.
Seeing Beings, Not Bodies: How to Embrace Humanity in Every Encounter
Untraining the mind, seeing the person and not their label.
Kale, Bell Peppers and Pine Nuts Sautéed With Garlic
This simple-to-make side can become a main dish by adding kidney beans after sautéing the kale. Top with a shaving of Pecorino Romano cheese.
White Bean and Roasted Garlic Pâte
Pair this dip with whole-grain crusty bread or vegetable crudité. Add diced sundried tomatoes or chopped olives for zesty variations.
The #1 Health Tip Every Expert Agrees On — and 3 Easy Ways to Do It!
Paleo or vegan, conventional nutritionist or holistic healer, USDA lab rat or New York Times columnist —when it comes to how to be healthiest, there is a lot of disagreement but the one thing just about every expert will tell you to do?
PUMPING IRONY: No Shortcuts
I get a lot of emails each week extolling the virtues of various anti-aging products, but this one was more entertaining than most:
What Are the Possible Root Causes of Autism?
The incidence of autism is growing at an alarming rate. Experts are struggling to discover why. Slowly, a strange and complex picture is coming together. It suggests that autism’s mysterious mechanisms could ultimately reveal health truths relevant to us all.