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As the temps start to fall, I love to tie up my Hokas and hit the trails. Before you know it, though, those cool temps will become downright frigid and those falling leaves will be replaced by falling flakes. That’s when I take my walk indoors. While some treadmills have price tags that will make […]

Letting go of well-worn lovies, frayed baby blankets and favorite stuffed animals from childhood is considered part of growing up. But more adults are now — literally — embracing them, saying that cuddling up with stuffies is soothing and makes it easier to get into a more comfortable sleeping position. Jill Provost is one of […]

When it comes to healthy snacking, nuts often take center stage. But seeds, like pumpkin, sunflower and even watermelon, can be just as satisfying and pack a serious nutritional punch. Other seeds like chia, flax and sesame, which are perfect for sprinkling onto dishes, are loaded with nutrients that support heart health, digestion and the […]

If the changing leaves and cooler weather give you the urge to hunker down in a beer garden with a cold glass in hand, it’s little wonder. The end of summer also heralds the start of IPA season — when hops, the key ingredient in India pale ales, is harvested. ’Tis also the season of […]

Go organic, period. We put 14 organic tampon brands to the test — 6 made the cut.If you’re a tampon user, it’s estimated that you’ll go through about 11,000 of them in your lifetime — and many of these tampons contain hormone-disrupting chemicals, like phthalates, parabens, fragrance and dyes. What’s more, “the vaginal tissue is […]

Ah, October. Month of pumpkins, football, 12-foot skeletons looming over every other yard on your block and the reminder that, as hectic as Halloween season may feel, this is really your last chance to take it somewhat easy before the holiday chaos — as well as the thick of cold and flu season — really […]

Standing on one leg seems like a simple enough task. But — as anyone who has wobbled their way through it or crashed out in a yoga class while attempting a tree pose can tell you — it can be trickier than it seems. It can also get harder with age. In fact, a growing […]

There is no reality check like telling someone the same story twice and not realizing it until they stop you midway. When that’s followed by misplacing your keys for the second time in a week or blanking on the name of someone you recently met, it’s evident that your memory may not be as sharp […]