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A Caloric Evolution
A biological anthropologist has upended everything I thought I knew about calories.
Revolutionary Act 26: Learn to Cook
Get a dozen healthy, whole-food recipes under your belt, and your lifewill be forever changed. Start by mastering one.
Family Style: 5 Recipes From Allen Lim, PhD
Sharing a meal with your tribe or team can boost your happiness — and performance.
Building Healthy Neighborhoods
Nine design principles that support collective well-being.
How Does Acupuncture Work?
Many people are turning to this ancient practice for relief from acute pain and chronic symptoms. Here’s why it works.
How Reframing “I Can’t” as “I Don’t Know How” Can Transform Your Training
Our senior fitness editor learns how a simple reframe can open up a world of new possibilities — in fitness, and in life.
National Treasures
The National Park Service turns 100 this year. Celebrate this forever-young centenarian by exploring the remarkable places it protects.
11 Common Fitness Beliefs Explained
Your trainer tells you one thing. The Internet says another. And your workout partner says they’re both wrong. It’s time to get the straight scoop on prevalent fitness adages.
How to Reduce Your Food-Waste Footprint
The tons of food people worldwide discard or allow to go bad have serious economic, cultural, and environmental impacts. Consider these stats…
Be 10 Percent Happier This Election Season
A new app provides an outlet to lower your political stress level.
A Better Way to Roll Your Yoga Mat
Our founding editor offers a quick, simple technique that will keep your mat cleaner and in better shape.
The Power of Silence
Key insights from a legendary Zen Buddhist master, Thich Nhat Hanh, on how cultivating silence creates a joyful, nourishing life.
The Facts About Fat
The low-fat era may be coming to an end — but there’s still a lot you need to know about what’s healthy and what’s not.