Preventing Childhood Obesity

If you read The Onion, you know it has a disturbing tendency to report things as they really are, with Continue reading →

Sun Care for Summer (and the Rest of the Year)

It’s getting hot in the Northern hemisphere, and some of the best exercise is outdoors, so why not test your Continue reading →

What Makes a Fruit or Vegetable Good?

Produce has a short shelf life, and much of it is wasted because there is no good way to store Continue reading →

Be Kind to Yourself Today

And have some fruit! This delicious image was made by Silvana Moran.

A Vacation That Really Rests You

For many families, summer means longer days, a break from school, and family vacations. If everyone’s getting increasingly sleep deprived, Continue reading →

Should You Join a Corporate Wellness Program?

Employers, health insurers, and life insurers are rolling out tracked wellness programs in a hope that using “nudge”-style methods can Continue reading →

A Good Instructor Offers Modifications

Pilates of the Caribbean, by Dan Piraro

The Cost of Getting Lean

Many people begin an exercise program excited to “look like their goal body” — often a celebrity or model. The Continue reading →