July - August 2011: Satisfy Your Soul
Happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.
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An Inside Look at Coconuts
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For decades coconuts have gotten an unfair health rap based on their high fat content. The truth is, they're good for the body - and easy on the taste buds.
Upgrade Your Lunch
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We gave three food-savvy nutritionists a challenge: Take three predictable lunches and turn them into healthy, energizing meals.
Got Enough Gadgets?
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When future archaeologists undearth the relics of today's modern kitchen conveniences, what will their discoveries tell them Perhaps that we were too lazy to scramble an egg or shake our own salt.
Mmm, Massage: Surprising Ways Massage Heals the Body and Mind
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Think of massage as an indulgence? Perhaps. But it can also be a powerful tool for health and well-being — from easing pain and inflammation to soothing stress and anxiety. Find out about the practical benefits of bodywork — and what’s in it for you.
Under-the-Sun Workout: Strength Circuits for Outdoor Exercise (Video)
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When the weather is nice, take your routine outside to your local park or playground to do this super strength workout.
Behind the Scenes With Lisa Arie (Video)
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The former New York advertising executive talks about her motivation to open Vista Caballo, a 160-acre self-directed discovery center on the Innovation Ranch in the Great Sage Plains of Colorado.
Outside Options
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Too nice of a day to head to the gym? Get a super strength workout outdoors. Your local park or playground provides all the equipment you need.
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
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From Robin Sharma's bestseller about a celebrity attorney who undergoes an unexpected transformation, wise advice on living your ideals and making every day count.
Your Qs: On-The-Road Fitness and More
Jen Sinkler, our fitness editor, wrangles leading experts to address your most perplexing workout quandaries and conundrums.
Eat. Play. Learn.
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A trip that combines cooking and outdoor exploration is a recipe for adventure — whether you travel far afield, or stick close to home.
Not Keeping Up With the Joneses
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If you're hanging out with pals who have a lot more money to spend than you do, it can be awkward. Money expert Ruth Hayden offers rich advice.
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin P?
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Even small doses of pleasure can raise our levels of immune-boosting chemicals.
Don’t Miss Your Life
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Do your days seem like an endless string of obligatory routines? Take some lessons from a work-life-balance expert on how to reclaim more joyful time for you.
The EWG Releases the “Meat Eater’s Guide to Climate Change + Health”
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A new guide can help you determine the carbon footprint of your food choices.
Four Happy Places
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For as little as these locations have in common, they share one delightful trait: Their residents rate among the happiest in the world. Find out what they know, and what they can teach the rest of us, about living well.
Yin-Yang Fitness: The Best of Both Worlds
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Many fitness enthusiasts and athletes are now blending Eastern and Western exercise techniques for better results, including mind-body health. Find out why this fusion works so well — and how you can create a harmonious fitness mix for yourself.
Horse Sense: Lisa Arie
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Lisa Arie shares the instinctive wisdom that brought her to a more centered place.
Shifting Gears
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It took a cancer diagnosis to convince Brad Dawson to rethink his eating and exercise habits. Then he discovered a more positive source of motivation -feeling great.
Opportunity Costs
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Every time you commit your energy to one thing, you’re choosing to pull it away from something else. It pays to choose wisely.
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