Why Being Around Water Is So Good for Our Psyches
A marine biologist on why water calms our brains.
Do You Suffer From Imposter Syndrome?
How to stop imposter syndrome from sabotaging your success — and your happiness.
The Fitness Benefits of Dark Chocolate
The fitness nutritional benefits of dark chocolate.
Just How Often Should You Shower?
Discover the impact of showering on your microbiome. Learn how often you should shower for optimal skin health and immune function.
Expert Answers: Safe Strength Training for Children
Is there a safe way for my kid to strength train?
No Bones About It
Some would like us to believe we’re wasting our money on organics, but the weight of their argument appears a bit . . . skeletal.
The Whole-Food Advantage
Nutrient-enriched this, vitamin-fortified that. Get past the labeling hype, and you’ll start seeing the unbeatable advantages of real, whole foods.
Revolutionary Act 12: Go at Your Own Pace
A healthy life is more a marathon than a sprint. So start where you are. Choose sensible, sustainable shifts over instant cures and quick fixes.
How to Use Battle Ropes
Master 3 easy skills with battle ropes and combine them in this challenging upper-body workout.
This Is Your Body on Texting
Four ways that fiddling with our phones can have a negative effect on our bodies.
The Benefits of Solo Camping
Solo camping can stoke your appetite for adventure, bring you closer to nature, and put you in touch with your true self.
Step by Step: Michael Adams’s Success Story
How a busy husband, father, and business owner moved beyond excuses and made his health and fitness a priority.
Pilar’s Quick-Trick Snack Stack
Too busy for breakfast? Try our founding editor’s no-fuss, gluten-free, whole-food solution — also ideal as an anytime snack.
Expert Answers: Do I Need a Sports Drink?
Can I make my own sports drink? Yes, you can, with this DIY sports drink recipe.
How to Follow Nature’s Path to Health
By returning to what is natural and fun, we can build a healthy, happy society that co-exists with nature.
Here Comes the Sun: The Benefits of Healthy Sun Exposure
A little bit of sunlight can do a lot of good for your health.
Back to the Garden
Founding editor, Pilar Gerasimo, on the most powerful thing about spending time in nature.
50 Tips for Taking Fitness Outside
Enjoy all the perks — and avoid the pitfalls — of exercising outdoors this summer.