Articles Archive | Page 432 of 451

PUMPING IRONY: Welcome to Pumping Irony

For most of my 56 years, I've considered myself to be a pretty fit guy -- athletic even. I played seven years of Little League baseball; ran cross-country in junior high, where I also made the baseball, basketball, football, and…

a woman cooks healthy food in her kitchen

Reducing Inflammation: The Key to Sustaining Healthy Weight Loss

January 1, 2008
Catherine Guthrie
Health, Inflammation, Metabolism/Weight Loss, Nutrition
0 Comments

Subsisting on low-calorie foods and skipping meals is no way to lose weight - and no way to live. Instead, we should rid our diets of toxins and inflammatory irritants. As a byproduct of cleaning up our bodies, we'll shed extra pounds.

Embrace a Bold Vision: Transform Your Dreams into Reality

January 1, 2008
Erin Peterson
Attitude/Mindset, Lifestyle, Personal Development
0 Comments

Envision your ideal reality. Be willing to adjust your action plan. Then harness the power of hope to build a better life - and a better world.

a hand picks up a dumbbell from a dumbbell rack

A Beginner’s Guide to the Health Club

Feeling adrift in a sea of fitness equipment? Not sure how to best spend your time at the club? Learn the basic components of a balanced workout program, and you’ll put confusion behind you for good.

3 Veggie Main Dish Recipes From Patricia Wells

Stuck thinking of veggies as a side dish — or worse, a garnish? Patricia Wells shows us how to put these delicious, nutritious powerhouses center stage at any meal.

Shot of a young woman using a laptop and calculator while working from home

Conscious Bookkeeping: Transform Your Relationship With Money

Determined to take charge of your finances? Having trouble sticking to a budget — or balancing your checkbook? Try Conscious Bookkeeping.

Resolutions Workshop: Support Tactics

January 1, 2008
Alyssa Ford
Attitude/Mindset, Healthy Habits/Goal Setting, Lifestyle, Personal Development
0 Comments

You've crafted your New Year's resolutions with care. Now comes the tricky part: translating intention into action — ideally, the ongoing kind. For this, you need more than a wing and a prayer. You need pragmatic support systems and the good sense to put them to work.

A Change for the Better: Sara Snow

Natural lifestyle expert Sara Snow shares her lifelong experience of healthy eating and simple living in hopes of empowering others to make more rewarding and sustainable choices.

How to Build Your Glutes

January 1, 2008
Sarah Tuff
Equipment-Based Workouts, Fitness, Strength Training, Workouts
0 Comments

Weak glutes can wreak havoc on your back, hips and knees, so building a strong bottom should be a top fitness priority.

The Art of Self-Care

January 1, 2008
Courtney Martin
Attitude/Mindset, Health, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Stress
0 Comments

Overcoming barriers to self-care can be difficult, especially for women. Here are some tips to make time and space for ourselves.

What, Me Worry?

Last year, I made a weird resolution. I guess it was typical in one respect - that it was intended to end a bad habit and thereby improve my life. But it was also a little odd in that the resolution only pertained to the conversations in my head. I made no commitment to change any of my outward behaviors.

a person prepares a whole foods smoothie.

7 Strategies to Curb Your Cravings

These expert strategies can help you develop healthier eating habits.

Bahram Akradi, founder, chairman, and CEO of Life Time — Healthy Way of Life

No Doubt About It

We live in polarizing times. It's a period characterized not just by galvanizing issues, but by a great deal of vitriolic rhetoric. Every time we turn on the radio or TV, or even turn around in our homes or offices, we're likely to get an earful of why one person or position is right and another is totally, unredeemably wrong.

Raise Your Food Consciousness

December 1, 2007
Courtney Helgoe
Food Culture, Lifestyle, Mindful Eating, Nutrition, Nutrition Tips, Sustainability
0 Comments

Feeling confused about what to eat? Unsure about which foods are safest, best for you, and best for the environment? Join the club — then join the ranks of a new group of informed eaters and good-food advocates who are bringing a variety of better, clearer, more satisfying choices into view — and within reach.

3 Recipes to Become More Adventurous With Spices

Caught in a bland culinary rut Chef and author Floyd Cardoz’s spicy perspectives promise to spur some serious creativity in your kitchen.

Pulling Together: Skijoring

Escape with your dog to snowy climes this winter and discover the fast-paced and exhilarating sport of skijoring.

a person looks at their digital calendar

When Something’s Gotta Give

How do you choose between all the good things going on in your life? By clarifying your values and learning to let go.

Health and Justice for All: Van Jones

Van Jones works to bring a clean environment and a healthy way of life to the urban poor.

a person prepares to kick a soccer ball into a goal

Master Your Game With Sports Vision Training

December 1, 2007
Kara Douglass Thom
Fitness, Fitness Tips, Sports & Recreation
0 Comments

Improving your visual skills — and acuity — can give you an edge in virtually any sport. Here’s how to start seeing more.

How to Hydrate

December 1, 2007
Sarah Tuff
General Health, Health, Nutrition, Nutrition Tips
0 Comments

Too much? Too little? What to drink and when? Staying hydrated doesn’t have to be confusing - especially once you’re armed with these slick tips from sports-nutrition experts.

A woman paying close attention to online health information

Understanding Food and Diet Studies

December 1, 2007
Catherine Guthrie
Food Culture, General Health, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Development
0 Comments

For years, sophisticated consumers have relied on the latest clinical trials to guide their health choices, but exactly how reliable are these studies? If you're depending solely on scientific evidence for your health solutions, your assumptions about what's right might well be wrong.