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PUMPING IRONY: Growing Pains
A fraught battle with our 4-year-old grandson over screen time has forced Grandma and Grandpa to admit that his customary weekly visits may now hold less allure for him — and us — than they once did.
4 Recipes for a Holiday Picnic
Take advantage of the long weekend with this perfectly packable picnic.
How to Do Side Plank
Boost your lateral stability, core strength, and overall balance by personalizing this body-weight training staple. Take it to the next level with two challenging variations.
The Downside of Optimism
The power of positive thinking is undeniable, but insisting on always maintaining a sunny disposition can also have a dark side. Our experts share advice for taking the bad with the good.
The Chipper Workout
This high-volume workout will challenge your strength, conditioning, and mental stamina.
Why Modifying Your Workouts Is Key to Long-Term Fitness Success
How our fitness editor personalizes her routine to make exercises easier, harder, smarter, and all-around better.
How Does Caffeine Really Affect Your Health?
Your questions about this common stimulant, answered.
6 Steps to Create a Fitness Routine You’ll Love
Here’s how to find a fitness routine that resonates with you.
Plastics: The Beginning of the End
For the good of our planet and our health, it’s time to rethink our habits around single-use plastics.
4 Trapezius Muscle Stretches to Relieve Pain
Release tension in your neck and shoulders with these simple exercises.
How Noise Affects Your Health — and What to Do About It
Excess noise isn’t just irritating — it can undermine your health. Learn why it’s important to calm the clamor with these strategies.
How to Can Fruits and Vegetables
Canning is making a comeback. Preserve your summer and fall produce like a pro with these beginner recipes.
Your Body on Junk Food: Q&A With Michael Moss
The Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist talks about how Big Food uses sugar, salt, and fat to hook Americans.












