Living healthier isn’t as hard as you think it is. Often it’s just a matter of changing a few simple lifestyle habits: Geting more exercise, eating healthier, not stressing the little stuff. We’ve gathered the best nutrition advice (plus quick, healthy recipes), easy-to-do exercise routines, and stress-relieving tips to get you started. Here’s to your health!
Eating Healthy
10 Types of Food That Can Make You Sick
Food poisoning is a horrible, even potentially life-threatening experience. But it’s hard to determine if food is safe to eat, partly because problems are relatively rare. But knowing which foods are potentially risky can help. View slideshow
Eat Smarter in Your 30s, 40s, and 50s
When it comes to nutrition, eating the best foods for your age is the secret to conquering the changes going on in your body—and to fueling up for the challenges in your life. Read more
Study: Dieters Happier on Low-Fat, Not Low-Carb, Plans
People who spend a full year on a strict low-carbohydrate diet can lose weight, but they might be happier—and lose just as many pounds—if they focus on reducing fat intake instead of carbohydrates, new research suggests. Read more
Hot and Healthy in 30 Minutes
“I don’t have time to cook.” If this is your go-to excuse for eating frozen food and take-out, you’d better find a new one. Here are five healthy, hot meals ready in 30 minutes or less. Read more
Your Family Can Help You Lose Weight
Dieters are more likely to change their ways if they feel they have the support of family. Here are some tips for getting your home team to get behind your desire to lose weight. Read more
The Secret Health Ingredient You Need Now
Certain types of fiber may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and colon cancer, and because it takes a while to digest, fiber helps you feel full longer. Here are five easy, delicious, fiber-filled recipes your whole family will love. Read more
Getting Fit
Breakthrough Metabolism-Boosting Workouts
The main reason your body starts to pack on the pounds as you age isn’t just because your metabolism is slowing—it’s because you’re not exercising enough. Here’s how to keep moving. Read more
Get the Body You Crave
Do you wonder how the stars keep their bodies in top shape? We’ve got their secrets. Here’s how you can get their bodies with a few simple moves. Read more
Tone Your Trouble Spots
Want to stay healthy and look fabulous? We’ve pulled together our best moves to shape up your thighs, flatten your tummy, and reign in your rear.
Punch Off the Pounds
Tone your body and knock out all that stress with this boxing and kickboxing workout. Do the accompanying 15-minute combo drill and lose up to six inches in a month. Read more
How This Mother of 3 Lost More Than 70 Pounds
After Hilary Andreas had her third baby, she was 198 pounds and wearing a size 18. But this Portland, Oregon, mom wanted her body back. Here’s how she did it. Read more
Relieving Stress
Relieve Your Stress With This Magic Yoga Move
Relaxing for just one minute in Child’s Pose gives your mind and muscles a chance to escape the madness. Read more
Secrets to a Stress-Free Home
How would you like to walk into a spa—and never leave? Transform your home into a stress-free sanctuary with secrets borrowed from top spas. Read more
Yoga Moves to Beat Ease Stress, Insomnia, and Pain
Research suggests this ancient form of exercise can help combat insomnia, relieve stress, and ward off aches and pains that can keep you tossing and turning. Read more
