Every era has had its share of wrongly demonized foods – from commonplace vegetables to (gasp!) millet muffins.
Vine-ripened, oddly shaped, and packed with flavor: There’s nothing like an heirloom tomato. We asked farmer Gary Ibsen, who’s been growing and selling these beauties for almost 40 years, for a personal introduction.
Every five years the government issues an updated version of its guidelines for healthy eating. We asked some clued-in nutritionists to help us evaluate its latest confounding effort.
Find out why some internal bacteria are our friends – and why providing a happy, well-balance home for them is essential to our vitality and well-being.
A study by Roger Walsh, MD, PhD, found that making lifestyle changes can be as effective as drugs at treating depression and other mental health disorders.
Soccer great Tony Sanneh talks about helping kids succeed through the Sanneh Foundation.
Use these strength moves to keep you hip joints strong and mobile.
Strong, mobile hip joints are crucial for health, agility and performance. But if you sit too much, your hips are bound to suffer. Here’s how to keep them happy and fit for a lifetime.
Herbert Benson’s book offers scientific proof that mind-body practices can have powerful, gene-altering effects — in a surprisingly short period of time.
Jen Sinkler, our fitness editor, wrangles leading experts to address your most perplexing workout quandaries and conundrums. Email ’em to askjen@ experiencelife.com
In cities throughout the United States, public bathing rituals are reclaiming their historic reputation as rejuvenating experiences. Here are four places to enjoy the practical luxuries of the communal bath.
Bothered by your teenager’s continual texting, interactive gaming or online chatting? Here’s how to manage the situation and keep your relationship intact.
These days, frankly, if you’re not at least a little concerned about your health, you’re probably not paying attention.
Some tips on how to avoid hormone-disrupting chemicals in your kitchen.
Finding the right PT can transform your health and fitness efforts. But the real magic happens when you learn how to work as a team.
Why do some people bounce back from adversity and misfortune? Why do others fall apart? Find out which character strengths make all the difference — and how you can develop them yourself.
Are you measuring your worth by what you get done? Here’s why it’s time to give your productivity-seeking a rest, and go in search of some fun instead.
After 18 years of playing professional soccer, Tony Sanneh retired from the sport in 2010. But “retired” is hardly a word that describes this world soccer great. A native of St. Paul, Minn., he established The Sanneh Foundation, a nonprofit organization, in 2003; its purpose is to provide positive environments – including soccer clinics and camps – for urban youth in America. We caught up with Sanneh by phone to find out more about his projects and passions.
On her 40th birthday, Shonia Brown got a wake-up call that convinced her to change her life – and face her challenges head on.
Life’s too short to spend sweating the small stuff, even when it masquerades as big stuff – which is most of the time.