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.
Sauteéd Beet Greens With Smoked Sausage
To turn this hearty main dish into a side dish, cut out the sausage completely or include only half the amount.
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.
PUMPING IRONY: Don’t Worry, Be Happy Now
A new study suggests that those who feel their life is calm are less likely to suffer from stress-related illnesses. Count me in.
PUMPING IRONY: This Is Getting Old
Hearing of the death of the world's oldest man, I fight the compulsion to obsess over longevity.
Understanding Conscious Label Tags
A new constellation of “conscious clothing” tags — insignia identifying clothes that are organic, processed without toxic chemicals or produced in accordance with fair-trade practices — deserve our attention.
Yes, You Can Do a 5K
No matter your current fitness level, completing a 5K is both doable and fun. Here’s how to get yourself to the starting line — and across the finish.
How to Get Started With Stand-Up Paddleboarding
This surfing-related fitness trend is as close as most of us will ever get to walking on water.
Leila Janah: The Equalizer
Social-justice advocate, entrepreneur and Samasource founder Leila Janah is harnessing the power of the Internet to change lives across the world.
Expert Answers: Picking a Personal Trainer, Resting Between Sets and More
We get the pros to answer your questions on picking a good personal trainer, optimal activity during rest periods, cortisol and exercise, and warming up your hips.
How to Dress for Your New Body
Think fashion is frivolous? Psychologists say clothing is inextricably tied to how we feel, especially when our bodies are changing through weight loss or improved fitness.
Eat More Sweet Beets With These Recipes, Cooking Tips, and More
Quick and easy ways to enjoy this colorful, nutrient-packed powerhouse.
How to Overcome the Fear of Moving on
Contemplating a major life change can create significant levels of stress. Psychologist and author Joseph Burgo, PhD, offers strategies on how to cope.
What Is Holistic Dentistry?
Holistic dentists take a whole-person approach to dental care — and an integrated view of the mouth’s connection with the rest of the body.