We know what you might be thinking: “a healthier grilled cheese? Come on.” And you’re right. Grilled cheese is delicious and craveable because it is what it is — a lovely, comforting sandwich of grilled, gooey, creamy cheese. It’s difficult to call this health food without completely eliminating the joy of it all. But there […]
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Lindsey Vonn: On a Mission to Prove That Female Athletes Are as Strong as Men


Throughout her storied skiing career, Lindsey Vonn has overcome her share of obstacles. She’s worked through ankle fractures, knee injuries and a severely fractured arm and has repeatedly bounced back — physically and mentally. Now, the four-time World Cup champion is on a mission to prove female athletes are just as strong as their male […]
A Primer on Active and Passive Stretching


Stretching used to be so simple: You touched your toes a few times and off you went. Today, there are a lot of mixed messages — and things we don’t know. Is it better to stretch before or after exercise? What’s the best way to do it? Is yoga just fancy stretching? To cut through […]
Lauren’s 30th Birthday Gift to Herself Was a Better Life


With her 30th birthday looming, Lauren Keizur decided 2016 was going to be the year she got healthy. But shedding her excess weight was only one part of her plan. She knew she also had to take care of her mental health, understanding the close connection between physical and mental wellness. The Oregon native had […]
10 Healthy Hacks for Eating Better at the Ballpark


When you head to the ballpark, it’s practically a given you’ll want to eat. Baseball games average about three hours, so chances are good your stomach will rumble at some point. No other sport rivals baseball’s concession stands. Every year, stadiums try to one up each other with creations like taco dogs and chicken funnel-cake […]