Stories for a healthier life
For many, October is all about a familiar sweet, tart and crispy friend—apples. The bushels abound with Fugis, Honeycrisps and Jonagolds, all just begging to…
By mid-winter, you’ve probably sweated it out on the treadmill to hours of bad TV and burned through your music playlist more than a few times. With all that…
Cars run most efficiently when they get the right fuel. It’s the same with the human body. But according to the U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health…
Walk into FLOAT in St. Louis and you enter a space where the introspective inner world takes precedence over the stimulating outer world. This particular…
There’s just something about coffee. It could be the aroma wafting through the air in the local cafe, or the countless relationships that have begun over a…
It’s no secret that Americans aren’t getting enough of their fruits and vegetables. But a growing trend may help turn the tide. Smoothies are taking the…
Dieting? Trying to maintain your weight? Don’t skip dessert. Dessert isn’t the enemy to your waistline. Unrealistic limits are. Do you want a hot fudge sundae,…
When Jocelyn Malamy’s daughter, Eve, was 2 years old, she says the only thing the toddler wanted to eat at mealtime was cheddar cheese “by the handful.” Now 7,…
As a fitness professional, I have heard every excuse of why people cannot exercise from, “I don’t have time,” to, “I don’t have a babysitter,” to, “I have to…
As summer winds down and some of our favorite seasonal fruits and veggies disappear from the farmers markets, it’s a good time to stash some away for the snowy…
We all could use an energy boost at times. Smart phones keeps us rooted to our jobs at all hours, and we oftentimes end up working long after we’ve left the…
Summer is a great time to get outside and share meals on your family’s back deck or have a picnic—either on the beach, near the lake or in the park. And, what…
Plenty of people have a beef with meat. They want to eat it, but can’t help but think of how it made it to their plate. Meat just isn’t made like it used to…
In keeping with my resolve to step outside my comfort zone, I’ve moved into the realm of water. When the subject of water activities comes up in conversation,…
Armed with our smartphones and tablets, we’re spending more time than ever running, jumping, exploring mazes and solving puzzles—all without leaving the couch.…
It’s National Mediterranean Diet Month. Celebrate by imagining yourself in Italy, Greece or Morocco. Then dine on something delicious, inspired by the diet…
Building strength training into a weekly exercise routine is essential for women to remain strong both physically and mentally. Many women may feel intimidated…
Although change is inevitable, adapting to it is not. But change is part of life, and successful adaptation often leads to triumph, while failure to adapt…
I love to watch professional dancers glide, tap and sashay their way across the floor. My feet start to move in time to the music and I imagine myself joining…
For most of the four decades he’s been a butcher, Raymond Turkas stuck to the basics: beef, pork and poultry. But about three years ago, Turkas decided to mix…
Picture the weight room at your gym. You see weight lifters pumping barbells and flexing their guns. Now, picture one of the exercise studios, where people…
If you’re someone who cringes at the thought of switching out your favorite foods for something more nutritious, here’s a little secret: Eating healthy,…
My son, Sam, loves to rock climb—indoors and out. I, on the other hand, start to hyperventilate if I look out of a 10-story window. But, when Sam suggested we…
No magic spice will cure your diabetes or prevent a heart attack, it’s true. But if you’re looking for a way to break free of bland winter dishes,…