Healthy Living

How to Start Hiking: A Workout That Strengthens Body, Heart, and Mind

Our weekly Get Fit blog: The latest news, trends, research, and workout tips
August 19, 2008

Last week, on a quest for a healthy, active summer vacation, I found myself at the foot of New Hampshire’s Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeastern United States. At 6,288 feet, its summit is famous for breathtaking views of four states, the Atlantic Ocean, and Canada—on clear days, at least; more often the mountaintop sits in clouds, with foggy, obstructed views, chilly weather, and high winds. Read More


How to Stay Safe in the Sun

May 9, 2008

stay safe in the sunNext time you’re scanning the aisles for your summer sun protection, consider that producers of five well-known sunscreen brands are facing a class action lawsuit alleging that their claims mislead consumers about their products’ ability to ward off UV rays and prevent skin damage and cancer. The suit got us thinking: Are we really clear on what sunscreens can and can’t do? Maybe not. So we took some of the biggest claims and ran them by experts. You might want to take what they say—along with the sunscreens they use—to the beach with you this summer.
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Your Guide to a Safer Summer Weekend

April 28, 2008

By Allison Avery
From Health magazine

It’s here—the season of cookouts, road trips, and lazy poolside afternoons with family and friends. However you celebrate summer, our smart tips will keep the action safe and healthy. Read More


Three Reasons to Love Flowers

April 21, 2008

By Susan Hall
From Health magazine

Flower power wasn’t just a late-sixties thing. New research shows the sight and smell of flowers can change your brain chemistry and make you feel more positive, says Jeannette Haviland-Jones, PhD, professor of psychology and director of the Human Emotions Lab at Rutgers University. Here, other perks of living with flowers.
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