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Active Planning: How to Create a Fitness Plan That Actually Works
The success of your fitness goals depends, in large part, on the soundness of your fitness strategy. You do have a fitness plan, don’t you? Here’s how to get one, fast — or how to make your current plan even better.
In Praise of Picky Eating
You know that restaurant scene in When Harry Met Sally? No, not that scene. I mean the part where Sally orders her food prepared to minute specifications. I’m starting to do that. I suspect a lot of us are.
Choosing to Choose
There’s a biology term – “circular mill” – that describes how a group of army ants, if separated from their colony, can wind up marching in an enormous circle, each ant perpetually following the ant in front of it.
The Perfect Roasted Pecan Recipe for Your Holiday Party
The perfect dish for your holiday event? Nutritious, tasty, satisfying nuts.
5 Common Myths About Cholesterol
Cholesterol may be the most vilified — and misunderstood — nutrient in our food. Here’s how to unravel the myths.
Better With Age: Cindy Joseph
Sometimes, the best is yet to be. That’s what baby boomer and 54-year-old fashion model Cindy Joseph has discovered as she’s grown older and wiser.
What Is Socially Responsible Investing?
Ever worry that your investments in certain stocks and mutual funds aren’t meshing with your personal values? Socially Responsible Investing offers an alternative — and surprisingly good returns.
Getting to Yes
Four years ago, I got a call that changed my life. It was an invitation to edit this magazine. And, initially, I said no.
Personal Best
Back when I was in college, my schoolwork came pretty easily to me, and like most young men, I thought I had life all figured out.
What are Basic Foods?
During the convenience-driven, newfangled-food frenzy of the past half-century, many nourishing essentials like bone broths, legumes, root vegetables, and sprouted grains all but disappeared from American plates. Now they’re coming back — and starting a contemporary legacy of their own.
True Simplicity
Tyler Florence want to make your yummy, easy home cooking more delicious than a kitchenful of $50,000 cabinets.
How to Forgive and Forget
Still holding a grudge? Here’s how to make peace with those who may have wronged you – and find more peace for yourself in the process.
Rethinking Wealth and Happiness
More than a decade ago, authors Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez helped launch the voluntary-simplicity movement with their ideas for living more richly — by spending less. Today, for many, that penny-wise approach seems smarter than ever.










