July/August 2013: Upgrade Your Life
Leila Janah: The Equalizer
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Social-justice advocate, entrepreneur and Samasource founder Leila Janah is harnessing the power of the Internet to change lives across the world.
Research Project: Lisa Dillon’s Success Story
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A skeptic explores her options for treating back pain — while avoiding the needle and the knife.
Yes, You Can Do a 5K
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No matter your current fitness level, completing a 5K is both doable and fun. Here’s how to get yourself to the starting line — and across the finish.
A Different Kind of Dentistry
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Holistic dentists take a whole-person approach to dental care — and an integrated view of the mouth’s connection with the rest of the body.
For Love and Money
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Financial expert Ruth Hayden helps couples move beyond their money issues. In this first of two installments, she explains why we fight about finances — and how to find common ground.
Your Attention, Please
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Looking for a fast way to improve your life? Take a moment to focus intently on what’s working, what’s not — and why.
Fear of Moving Forward
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Contemplating a major life change can create significant levels of stress. Psychologist and author Joseph Burgo, PhD, offers strategies on how to cope.
Guilt-Free Indulgences
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The best way to have that cake and eat well, too? Food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl shares her thoughts on making mindful choices that balance health, happiness — and your blood sugar.
Dressed to Lose
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Think fashion is frivolous? Psychologists say clothing is inextricably tied to how we feel, especially when our bodies are changing through weight loss or improved fitness.
Expert Answers: Picking a Personal Trainer, Resting Between Sets and More
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We get the pros to answer your questions on picking a good personal trainer, optimal activity during rest periods, cortisol and exercise, and warming up your hips.
Paddleboarding: The Stand-Up Sport
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This surfing-related fitness trend is as close as most of us will ever get to walking on water.
The Healthy Pantry
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Stock your cupboards with wholesome essentials and create easy, satisfying meals — fast.
Playfully Fit: A Primal Move Workout
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Based on the movements of young children, this freewheeling Primal Move workout puts the fun back into fitness.
Behind the Scenes With Leila Janah (Video)
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Entrepreneur Leila Janah is on a mission to end global poverty. Here, she shares how her company is making a difference.
Show Me How: Medicine-Ball Slam (Video)
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Boost your mood and metabolism with this fast-paced exercise.
Show Me How: The Under-the-Hurdle Drill (Video)
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Looking for a quick, do-anywhere, covers-it-all warm-up exercise? Try the Under-the-Hurdle Drill!
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