“Lighten up” is one of those funky little phrase that can mean many different things.

Left to my own devices, I’m a person who takes things on. Challenges, projects, ideas, stuff – I love experiencing and discovering all kinds of things.

Sprinter Allyson Felix on her race to the Olympics.

Are you using your body for real — or going through the motions of working out with no practical purpose? Maybe it’s time you integrated your fitness pursuits with what you love and who you are.

Americans are consuming protein more than ever. But how much do you really need? Maybe not as much as you think.

Has something derailed your fitness plan? Here’s how to get back on track.

I’ve been running for a few years now. I like it, mostly. Except when I hate it.

Spring is the season of new projects and brave commitments. It’s a time when many people decide they are ready to take on big changes. Just having a couple more hours of daylight can be enough to flood our bodies with the desire to tackle new challenges and convince us to set a new plan in motion.

Salads! Yogurt! Grilled chicken! It sounds so alluring. But wherever there’s a massive marketing plan, there’s also often a catch. So is it safe to go back to the drive-thru?

The Slow Food movement is showing our eat-on-the-run society why it should take the time to select and create fresh, high-quality meals.

Acrylamide, a cancer-causing agent, has shown up in a variety of fried foods, but also in healthier baked and roasted items, including home-cooked meals. Should we be alarmed? Here’s a look at what we know about acrylamide, its risks and whether we need to take action.