- Gardening -
Herbs in an Eggshell
By Kaelyn RileyNourishing and biodegradable, eggshells make the perfect seed-starter pots.
Department: Well Informed
- Nutrition -
8 Ways to Save Money on Organic Groceries
By Michael DregniOrganic foods can by pricey, but these tips can help lessen the blow.
- Nutrition -
An Herb Garden for Beginners
By Kaelyn RileyBasil, chives, parsley, and thyme are great herbs for new gardeners.
- Sleep -
Better Sleep, Better Marriage?
By Heidi WachterHow much you sleep could influence marital arguments, a recent study says.
- Aging -
Heart-Healthy Exercise: By the Numbers
By Michael DregniJust how good is exercise for the heart? Here are the numbers.
- Aging -
New Blood Pressure Guidelines: Experts Weigh In
By Courtney HelgoeWe asked some trusted experts to weigh in on the new guidelines expanding the definition of high blood pressure. Here’s what they had to say.
- Nutrition -
The Anatomy of a Mac-and-Cheese Dinner
By Michael DregniWhat goes into a typical box of mac and cheese? Phthalates, food dyes, and more.
- General Health -
The Alarming Rise of Youth Diabetes
By Michael DregniOnce considered an adult-onset disease, type 2 diabetes is becoming an epidemic among children. We break down the numbers.
- Beauty -
The Cost of Beauty
By Courtney HelgoeA former FDA chief recommends better regulation of personal-care products.
- Hormones -
Plummeting Sperm Count May Signal Health Risks
By Serena RutledgeSome researchers have pointed to environmental toxins, stress, and obesity as contributing factors.
The (Body) Weight Is Over
By Experience Life TeamBody-weight training tops the list of 2015 fitness trends.
Notables: July/August 2014
By Heidi WachterNews, notes, and our top takeaways from the latest issue of Experience Life.
- Gut Health -
Study Finds Exercise May Boost Gut Health
By Maggie Fazeli FardA new study shows that exercise, along with a diverse diet that includes protein, can help the body’s multifaceted microbiome thrive.
9 Benefits of Eating Fermented Foods
By Maggie Fazeli FardFermented foods boost the good bacteria in our guts, which makes us healthier, happier, and more resilient.
- Nutrition -
10 Things You Need to Know About Food Dyes
By Maggie Fazeli FardAt best, the dyes are aesthetic enhancers. At worst — and as many “real food” advocates claim — they are a public-health menace linked to behavioral problems and other consequences.
Who’s the Fittest of Them All?
By Maggie Fazeli FardThe American College of Sports Medicine released its annual list of fittest U.S. cities this week.
- Nutrition -
May is National Salad (and Hamburger) Month!
By Experience Life TeamIt may sound like an odd juxtaposition, but it is possible to include both well-dressed greens and meat in your healthy-eating repertoire.
- Weight Loss -
The psychological downside of labeling obesity a “disease”
By Maggie Fazeli FardThe American Medical Association’s “disease” label appears to boost feelings of self-acceptance among obese people — but it may also undermine weight-loss efforts, a recent study suggests.
Jumping Rope May Suppress Appetite
By Maggie Fazeli FardResearchers suspect vertical motion may disrupt the gut in ways that reduce the urge to eat.
TwoGrand: Reimagining the food journal, one photo at a time
By Maggie Fazeli FardPictures trump calorie-counting on TwoGrand, a recent addition to the bastion of food and exercise tracking apps.
How Exercise Keeps the Skin Young
By Maggie Fazeli FardNew research shows that exercise cannot only prevent, but also reverse, signs of aging in the skin.