How to Overcome Time Anxiety
How to identify and remedy the stress caused by chronic overscheduling and time poverty.
Sensory Perception: Eduardo Xol
On Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - and in his life - designer Eduardo Xol creates spaces that appeal to the senses, and to his own notion of what living well is really about.
A Real Pleasure
When it comes to creating the conditions for optimal health, we know that managing stress is important. But it turns out that dealing with our anxieties and negative emotional reactions is only half the battle. Discover why an ample supply of enjoyable, positive experiences is equally essential to your well-being — and how you can go about giving life’s pleasures the healthy emphasis they deserve.
How to Optimize Your Cardio Workouts for Maximum Results
Cardio workouts are not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Here’s how to make your program work better for you.
Don’t It Always Seem to Go . . .
Joni Mitchell always did have the poet’s gift of summing up great truths in simple phrases.
What Matters Now
If we’re willing to lift our heads enough to see beyond the daily global-recession headlines, then I would argue that the future is bright indeed.
PUMPING IRONY: Partial Vindication
Three items to report on this glorious autumn morning (blue sky, a wisp of a breeze from the west, 33 degrees), two of which vindicate my urban walkophile-ness: 1. I couldn't help but notice while I ambled, capless, along my…
PUMPING IRONY: Walk Like a Man
It occurred to me on the walk into the office this morning (glorious blue skies, soft NW breeze, 32 degrees) that I've maybe been beating myself up a bit too much about this running thing.
Marjoram Pesto With Capers and Olives
Add a burst of Mediterranean flair to your meal with this thick, rich, and comforting pesto.
Brussels Sprouts With Cauliflower and Mustard-Caper Butter
The mustard-caper butter brings zing to this earthy fall favorite.
Cranberry Sausage Stuffing
This traditional dish features savory turkey sausage, aromatic herbs, and a delightful medley of apple, cranberries, and parsley.
Cranberry Orange Relish
Complement any holiday feast with this relish bursting with sweet and tangy goodness.
PUMPING IRONY: The Antsy Gene
Motivation is a mysterious phenomenon. After a pretty sedentary week (a little commuter cycling, no lifting), this morning I climbed out of bed, unfolded my exercise/meditation mat and slid inexplicably back into my routine: a few sun salutations and other pretend yoga poses, some stretching, 30 push-ups, a little zazen.
Pear-Parsnip Soup
This cozy recipe blends cooked pears, parsnips, and potatoes with vegetable broth, nutmeg, and thyme for a creamy, vegan soup.
Fix-It Foods
Whether flushing toxins, preventing inflammation or boosting your immune system, certain foods prove particularly effective in repairing the body. Here’s a primer on some of the best edible healers around.
Functional Wellness, Part 5: The Body-Mind Connection
Discover the truth about how your mind affects your body, how your body affects your brain, and what you can do to keep the whole brilliant system working to your advantage.
Sleep Deficit: The Hidden Debt That’s Hurting Us All
Next time you’re thinking of pulling an all-nighter to beat some looming deadline, consider this: Too little sleep can lead to increased stress levels, compromised metabolism, a suppressed immune system and a host of other health problems.