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5 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Superbugs
Bacteria are waging a battle against antibiotics, which are overused and too often ineffective. But we can still win the war.
A New Path: Courtney Lewis Opdahl’s Success Story
One woman’s journey from yo-yo diets and a spirit-crushing obsession with weight to a happy, healthy rebirth.
Hearty Vegetarian Meals for the Entire Day
13 plant-based dishes and snacks that pack a nutritional punch — and make meatless protein taste great.
PUMPING IRONY: Affairs of the Heart
News of George W. Bush’s heart surgery left me thinking that my slacker fitness routine might be OK after all.
9 Tips to Minimize and Manage Stress
There are plenty of effective (and mostly pleasant) things you can do to minimize and manage your stress.
PUMPING IRONY: The Olives of Wrath
My distaste for olives probably will not affect my life span.
Fish Meets Grill: Enjoy Healthier Summer Meals With Grilled Fish
Instead of steak or chicken, turn up the heat on a piece of fish this summer and reap some tasty and healthy benefits.
PUMPING IRONY: A World Away From Workouts
After a weeklong vacation, I need to convince myself that it’s time to get back to my fitness regimen.
PUMPING IRONY: A Little Weight Gain
Can 5 pounds make a real difference in a kettlebell workout? I’m afraid so.
How Language Impacts Weight-Loss Efforts
Shaming people into losing weight simply isn’t working.
Chocolate: The Darker the Better
The benefits of eating dark chocolate may move it from the category of guilty pleasure to healthy staple.
Embracing Love: Insights Inspired by Marc Chagall’s Wisdom
Maggie Lyon explains what a trip to a Chagall exhibition taught her about love.