Maggie Fazeli Fard
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Jumping Rope May Suppress Appetite
Researchers suspect vertical motion may disrupt the gut in ways that reduce the urge to eat.
How Exercise Keeps the Skin Young
New research shows that exercise cannot only prevent, but also reverse, signs of aging in the skin.
Pilar Gerasimo: Revolutionary
Experience Life’s visionary founding editor talks about the art of healthy transformation.
Low vitamin D levels linked to cancer and heart disease, studies show
The studies, which looked at data on more than one million people, confirmed previously reported evidence of the risks associated with vitamin D deficiency.
How to Protect Yourself From Harmful Air Pollutants
Air pollution is now considered the world’s largest environmental health risk, taking the blame for an estimated seven million premature deaths in 2012, the World Health Organization said.
Dikembe Mutombo: The Giver
Former NBA star Dikembe Mutombo talks about reaching out to connect with your community — and transforming the world.
Fresh Herb Frittata (Kuku Sabzi)
It’s (almost) spring! Celebrate the bounty of fresh herbs and baby greens with this traditional Iranian dish.
DIY Samoa Sugar Scrub
This body scrub “recipe” combines the moisturizing effect of coconut oil, the exfoliating power of brown sugar, and the decadent scent of cocoa.
Sadie Nardini: Rebel Yogi
This self-proclaimed “punk rock yogi” talks about life, death, chocolate, ninjas — and her quest to redefine “healthy,” one down dog at a time.
Raw Chocolate-Coconut Macaroons
Staff writer Maggie Fazeli Fard shares a favorite dessert recipe that’s decadent, easy to make, and not terrible for you — yay! — thanks to the health benefits of coconut and cocoa.
Field Notes: Hog, from Ranch to Table
Whether you hunt or buy your meat, butcher Ross Flynn explains how — and why — to look beyond the tenderest cuts.
Field Notes: Feral Hog Factsheet
Learn more about wild hogs, which are running amuck in Texas and other southern states.
Field Notes: Hog Hunting in Texas
Staff writer Maggie Fazeli Fard shares her experience hog hunting in Southwest Texas.
How To Be A “Morning Person”
Staff writer and natural night owl Maggie Fazeli Fard shares her tips to become an early bird and considers why it’s not always “better” to be a morning person.
Pumping Up My Brain Power
Five ways that staff writer and resident “gym rat” Maggie Fazeli Fard is beefing up her brain.
Lessons in Camel Pose
How a “heart-opening” yoga pose can teach you to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
Study: Organic milk contains more heart-healthy fatty acids
For people who drink milk, full-fat and organic may be a healthier option than conventional dairy.
REPORT: Does Vitamin D Supplementation Work?
Researchers in France claim that low vitamin D levels are an effect — not a cause — of disease, and recommend against supplementation.
Triclosan to be reviewed by FDA
The FDA is being forced to look at the safety and effectiveness of triclosan — a common ingredient in soap and a suspected toxin.
Giving Back: Girls on the Run
Maggie Fazeli Fard reflects on her experience as a Girls on the Run coach, and preps for this Saturday’s big 5K.