Stories for a healthier life
To most men, having a beer belly isn’t that big of a deal. They’re often seen as humorous. At times, they’re even seen as a rite of passage—something that…
Our arms are one of the most often exposed and, therefore, analyzed body parts. And the warmer months are all about showing more skin, as many people shed…
Women who take Mona MacDonald’s self-defense classes walk away feeling different. After several sessions, they report a change in how equipped they feel to…
Mel Diab motioned with his hands for about 30 runners at his store to join him for a picture. The runners, clad in tights and layers of bright neon clothing…
During the holidays, our calendars quickly fill up with parties, where friends and family gather to celebrate the season over bountiful appetizers, turkey…
Health and the holidays often don’t go hand-in-hand, particularly when food is the main attraction at Thanksgiving and Christmas parties. This year, change…
Not so long ago, John Scheibe had never set foot in a yoga class. The 62-year-old figured it probably wasn’t worth his time. Scheibe, a biology professor in…
If a person makes coleslaw from cabbage grown by a nearby 1,000-acre farm bought at their roadside stand, are they eating local? By a foodie’s definition, the…
Usually you hear, “Sit down in the boat!” But not this time. If you take a paddleboard out on the water, you had better stand up. That’s how you cruise around…
Just about every parent has dealt with it: It’s dinner time, and your child refuses to eat the healthy food you’ve cooked. You might be ready to throw in the…
Here we go again. It’s Sunday night, and you’re staring into the fridge with glazed-over eyes. Ham and cheese? Peanut butter and jelly? You don’t have the…
You veer a little left of center to pass them. Glancing back in your rearview mirror, you see sweat glistening on their foreheads and study their posture,…
You’ve pulled your shorts and swimsuit from the back of your closet and you’re feeling ready for summer—until you put them on, and remember those winter months…
Whether it’s in the hallway at school, at the playground or around the pool, kids hear it all the time—“Don’t run!” Running and kids seem to go hand in hand.…
Stylish or functional, we love our bags. They’re trendy little—or not-so-little—ways to make us feel secure away from home, because they hold all that…
Matt Dawson is a master bicycle mechanic with 12 years of experience at The Cyclery and Fitness Center. He is the manager of The Cyclery and Fitness Center’s…
We all love our summer barbecues—friends gathered on the patio for good food and drinks, kids playing in the sprinkler and eating Popsicles. We’ve gotten smart…
Got milk? Or almond, soy, rice, coconut, hemp or oat milk? It turns out these plant-based milks are giving the industry a run for their milk money, with many…
Download these 5 free apps to track your exercise, how much food you eat, and even assess beauty products. LoseIt Log your daily food intake and exercise into…
Maybe you grew up in a meat-and-potatoes house, and think a vegetarian or vegan diet sounds like new-age nonsense. But research shows more seniors are getting…
As people crave local lettuce and radishes from down the road, csas and farmers markets are popping up on main streets across the country. Find out how to get your hands on all these fruits and veggies, and what to do with it all.
Your mind boggles at the potential of all the fresh produce that comes along with your CSA subscription. now, what are you supposed to do with it? About…
Michelle McCormick works as a clinical dietitian at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She says more of her patients are asking about quinoa—pronounced…