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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.
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.
Here’s Why Exercise Can Lift Your Spirits
A heart-pumping workout can be as effective as prescription drugs when it comes to improving overall mood and reducing the symptoms of depression.
For Love and Money
Financial expert Ruth Hayden helps couples move beyond their money issues. In this first of two installments, she explains why we fight about finances — and how to find common ground.