- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: A (Hot) Flash of Insight
By Craig CoxSwedish researchers have an answer for menopausal hot flashes: Just relax. Easier said than done, I suspect.
Month: November 2012
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: Notes from November
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlIn October, I feared the dreaded weight-loss plateau, as I only managed to lose a pound for the entire month. That said, I had a few challenges, so in November, I stepped up my training and cut back on grains in an effort to break through my stalled weight loss. And this month, the scale... Read more »
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: For the Love of Ladybird
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlThis time last year, we had to make a hard choice: say goodbye to one of our dogs. It was not a decision we came to lightly, and one that has, in some way, taken me this long to process. I’m finally ready to talk about the decision publicly, and I think the story fits... Read more »
- Personal Development -
Whose Voice Is That In Your Head?
By Jacob SokolIdeas to help you silence that voice in your head and take your life back.
The Health Dangers of LED Lights
By Experience Life StaffHow too much blue light in LED light bulbs can affect sleep, mood and cancer-fighting abilities.
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: Holiday Food Favorites
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlTwo favorite side dishes in senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl's family, back by popular demand.
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The Office Sled Pull Workout (Video)
By Heidi WachterCommunity Engagement Specialist Heidi Wachter gets creative with an indoor strength and speed workout to try when you don't have a lot of room.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: An Accidental Workout
By Craig CoxSometimes you have to channel your inner 12-year-old in order to get yourself moving.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: The Biggest Step
By Craig CoxA new study says you need to take 6,000 steps a day to be a healthy middle-aged woman, but what if you'd rather ride your bicycle?
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: The Big Sleep
By Craig CoxDoes a good night's sleep become more unlikely as you hit your golden years? Not necessarily.
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: The Pizza Incident
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlPizza! Why do you tempt me so? Senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl faces the lure of the stuffed crust.
- Sports/Recreation -
Getting Fit for a Cause
By Gina DeMillo WagnerLooking for new fitness motivation? Find it in a feel-good charity event — one that benefits you and a worthwhile cause.
For Love and Money
By Experience Life StaffWhy couples who focus on mutual core values are happier.
- Personal Development -
The Case of the Lost Laptop
By Pilar GerasimoEditor in Chief Pilar Gerasimo on how screwing up can sometimes be a blessing in disguise.
- Fitness Tips -
Expert Answers on Refined Carbs, Breaking Your Slump and More
By Jen SinklerFitness editor Jen Sinkler asks the experts what counts as a refined carb, if housework qualifies as exercise, how to break a fitness slump, and how to heal abdominal separation.
- General Health -
Natural Ways to Fight Heartburn
By Catherine GuthrieAre your eating and drinking patterns giving you heartburn? Are over-the-counter medications making it worse? Here's how to find out — and fix acid reflux for good.
- Sports/Recreation -
Gretchen Bleiler’s Life in the Sweet Lane
By Casie Leigh LukesOlympian Gretchen Bleiler loves a good challenge, but she's also learned the hard way when to give it a rest.
- Personal Development -
Refine Your Life
By Brian JohnsonDiscover Pilar Gerasimo’s practical framework for fine-tuning any part of your life.
- Sleep -
Get Your Groove Back
By Frank Lipman, MDDr. Frank Lipman on why finding your body’s natural sleep cycle and circadian rhythms is the key to strength, vitality and wellness.
- Success Stories -
A Blessing in Disguise: Jay Stewart’s Success Story
By Jay StewartHow healing Jay Stewart's badly injured knee helped her more fully appreciate her life—and the joyful activities that define it.
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Behind the Scenes With Gretchen Bleiler (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes at the January cover shoot with professional snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler.