Erin Peterson

Conscious gift giving can bring you more joy this holiday season.

A health scare convinced Brad and Ivette Heutmaker to change their eating and exercise habits. Now, even their daughter is reaping the rewards of their healthier choices.

A dozen years ago, Jodi Ring suffered two brain aneurysms that could easily have left her dead. Instead, they led her to get on her bike and ride.

At nearly 400 pounds, Denise Morth decided to transform her life. Now she’s running marathons.

Because our bodies are exposed to a constant barrage of harmful toxins, the best detoxification regimen is a daily one. Here are some simple steps to keep your body running clean.

After a devastating car accident, Hillary Hopkins was told she’d never walk again. With the help of her trainers, she hopes to prove doctors wrong.

As a working mother of three children, Jean Kane has carved out better life balance – and deeper satisfaction – by focusing on her core values.

Envision your ideal reality. Be willing to adjust your action plan. Then harness the power of hope to build a better life – and a better world.

When her mother died, Patty Masters decided to relaunch her life.

When Mike Jasper took charge of his health, his whole family benefited.

Ready for a healthy change, Kevin Gustafson sought the support he needed. By combining a nutrition plan and exercise program, he got impressive results.

More than a decade ago, authors Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez helped launch the voluntary-simplicity movement with their ideas for living more richly — by spending less. Today, for many, that penny-wise approach seems smarter than ever.

Many Americans rely on friends, neighbors and coworkers for the support that family members once offered. Even if your own family is close-knit, you may benefit from cultivating a family-like circle of friends.

Don’t let jitters and insecurity keep you from enjoying your in-club workouts.