PUMPING IRONY: Calories and Cardio
So, as promised in my earlier post, I'm reporting back. And as I suspected, I haven't been able to get to the gym every day on a regular schedule since then, but I have been getting in some good workouts…
The Kitchen Garden: 3 Recipes Using Homegrown Produce
No matter where you live, says cookbook author Jeanne Kelley, a simple garden — be it a pot of herbs or a plot of vegetables — is well worth the effort.
Broccoli: Recipes, Techniques, and More
This superstar vegetable helps fight cancer, reduces the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis, and even helps prevent birth defects.
Cholesterol Reconsidered
Research disputes cholesterol’s reputation as the primary culprit behind heart disease. Here’s the real scoop on its role in the body, the right ways to bring it down naturally, and why cholesterol-lowering drugs may not be the cure-all we’ve been led to believe.
A Legacy in Blue: Alexandra Cousteau
Alexandra Cousteau continues her legendary family’s work with an eye toward protecting and conserving our most endangered ecosystems.
You, Unplugged
Feeling caught in the electrical current? Maybe it’s time to connect to the real world.
How to Improve Ankle Mobility
Immobile ankles can cause shin splints, knee injuries and even lower-back pain. Here’s how to improve ankle mobility and prevent an unwanted kinetic shock wave.
How to Test Your Endurance
Sometimes the best way to track your progress toward your fitness goals is to pick a test and make it a regular part of your regimen. Which benchmark assessment you choose depends on what you want to measure.
Light Rhythms: How Light Affects Your Health
How and when we are exposed to light can affect our bodies in surprising ways. Here’s what you need to know about your body’s responses to cycles of light and dark.
What We Don’t Know About Lyme
When a mysterious and debilitating illness overtook her and her family, the author struggled to find some answers. What she discovered about Lyme disease — and how little is actually known or agreed upon by the medical experts — is something everyone who goes outdoors should learn.
Just Another Statistic
Studies and statistics will always have a place in my heart, but when it comes to designing a life of optimal vitality for my own body, I’ll choose living proof over warmed-over statistics every single time.
An Interview With Alexandra Cousteau
Get a closer look at what inspires and motivates adventurer and environmental advocate Alexandra Cousteau in the transcript from our Coverage interview.
On the Road Again
There’s something so satisfying about building up strength and endurance during those indoor classes all winter long and then taking our hard-earned fitness outside for a test spin in the real world.
PUMPING IRONY: A Brave New Direction?
It's been about a week now since I made it downstairs to the gym (lots of evening work recently), so I can't say I've been very diligent on the exercise front. I have been bicycling into the office every day,…
Tough Love: Rory Freedman
Author and veganism advocate Rory Freedman isn’t afraid to get in your face about animal rights, but what she really wants is for you to be as happy and healthy as she is.
4 Fast, Healthy Recipes for Busy People
Bon Appétit ’s new cookbook solves an ongoing dilemma for busy working people: how to create simple, delicious meals on the fly.
Artichokes: Recipes, Techniques, and More
These flowers (yes, flowers) are not only delicious, they’re rich in antioxidants, high in fiber, and good for your circulation.
The New Veganism
No longer on the fringe of culinary culture, plant-centered diets are more popular than ever. Here’s why—and why you don’t have to be a vegan to benefit from putting more plants at the center of your plate.
High-Performance Supplements
There are lots of sports supplements out there, claiming to make you faster, stronger or more enduring. But which ones really boost sports performance?
Disappearing Destinations
Many of the world’s most spectacular landscapes are vanishing because of climate change, spurring concerned visitors to experience and protect them before it’s too late.