- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: Weather Watcher
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlHow learning to respect the seasons has made me healthier.
Month: March 2014
- Sports/Recreation -
InfiniteHoops
By Experience Life StaffThis new app uses GPS to notify you when you’re near a court with a pickup game in progress and also lets you check out future games (where, when, and how many people are involved).
- Nutrition -
TAKING NOTES: The Right Diet
By Anjula RazdanSenior editor Anjula Razdan shares her top hits from “The Right Diet” session at the recent Integrative Health Symposium.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: The Downside of Daylight Savings Time
By Craig CoxI need my sleep to stay healthy, and I’m not alone. A new study shows that Daylight Savings Time can be downright fatal.
- Nutrition -
Love wraps? Want to make them healthier? Try this.
By Laine Bergeson BeccoLaine Bergeson offers a creative and nutritious wrap substitute for anyone who’s cutting back on carbs, corn, or gluten — or eliminating them altogether.
- Sports/Recreation -
Bikenomics: How Bicycling Can Save The Economy
By Michael DregniA community manifesto.
Obesity and the Brain: How Exercise May Help Combat Cognitive Decline
By Maggie Fazeli FardNew research on mice provides clues to how excess body fat harms the human brain — and how exercise may help.
- Sports/Recreation -
A Walking Head Start
By Experience Life StaffA 2013 study from Spain’s University of Granada shows that girls who walk to school perform better on tests than those who commute by bus or car.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: My Gut Instincts
By Craig CoxNew studies on the efficacy of colonoscopies are less than persuasive.
- video -
Behind the Scenes With Dikembe Mutombo (Video)
By Experience Life StaffNo one was more surprised than the NBA legend himself when he was recruited to play basketball in college. Hear about his legendary career and how it’s allowed him to make a difference in the world in our exclusive video.
- Family/Friends -
Making Friends as an Adult
By Jessie ShollHow to get past the awkwardness of reaching out to new people.
- Stress Relief -
How to Beat the Self-Employment Blues
By Jon SpaydeSelf-employment can bring some unique sources of stress. Business coach Barbara Winter offers strategies for handling them.
- Honestly, Dara -
What’s the Beef?
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlA whopper of a question. And the answer food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl offers makes a strong case for knowing your rancher and farmer.
- Nutrition -
Do You Need Milk?
By Catherine GuthrieHarvard nutritionists David Ludwig and Walter Willett argue that milk should be a dietary choice, not a nutritional requirement.
- Functional Medicine -
Find Your Pressure Points
By Catherine GuthrieAcupressure accesses the body’s subtle energy layers to let health and well-being flow.
Game On: The Spirit of Competition
By Andrew HeffernanDiscover the keys to bringing your A-game to anything you compete in — on and off the field.
- Workouts -
The Trail-Running Workout
By Nicole RadziszewskiA cardio and strength circuit that will make you a stronger, more-efficient trail runner.
Expert Answers: On Weight Machines, Body-Fat Percentage, and improving lung capacity
By Nicole RadziszewskiOur fitness experts tackle your questions on the best weight machines, improving lung capacity, and more.
- video -
Trail-Running Strength Exercises (Video)
By Experience Life StaffThese six exercises will help you build strength for trail running. Perform them alone or interspersed with hill sprints.
- Nutrition -
Seeds, Glorious Seeds
By Karen OlsonChia, pumpkin, flax, sesame, and sunflower seeds are power foods that are packed with nutrients and can be easily added to your meals.
- Community -
Community Counts
By Courtney HelgoeRebuilding a sense of neighborliness has become its own revolutionary act. Here’s why reconnecting with neighbors and fellow citizens is important.