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A NATURAL SOLUTION FOR Summer Hydration

Fun in the summer sun can mean anything from poolside play and outdoor exercise to simply relaxing in the shade. While these activities make the season special for people of all ages, the heat also leads to the inevitable: sweat.

6 RULES FOR Healthy Grocery SHOPPING

Grocery stores aren’t as innocent as they may seem. They’re actually designed to influence your choices, from where foods are placed on the shelves to those impulse buys at the register. “It’s a business and they need to move it and want to sell as much as possible,” said New York City nutritionist Nicolette Pace.

MYTHS AND TRUTHS OF Nightshades

Public perception about nightshades is often negative but there are many benefits to these fruits and vegetables. The majority of the negative effects only occur to a small population of people. The benefits of this group of vegetables outweigh the negative effect only a small group have.

TIPS TO HELP Pets WITH Separation Anxiety

After more than a year of quarantining and bonding with their pet parents during the pandemic, many pets are now experiencing separation anxiety as Americans spend less time at home. Whether pet parents are planning to return to the office or go on a summer vacation, Crista Coppola, Ph.D., PetSmart’s consulting Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB), says that identifying and managing separation anxiety in pets can go a long way to easing the transition back to regular activities for pets and pet parents alike.

THREE TO USE YOUR ANXIETY TO WAYS YOUR ADVANTAGE

Anxiety and stress go hand in hand: Usually when you are anxious, you are also in a state of stress. (Ever been stuck in traffic on the way to the airport, when you are already cutting it close to your departure time?) And when you are stressed, particularly if you are a high-functioning, take-control type of person, you are likely dealing with some anxious feelings too (Case in point: Work deadlines keeping you up at night).

EWG's 2021 Shopper's Guide TO PESTICIDES IN PRODUCE™

Collard and mustard greens join kale among the most pesticide-contaminated fresh produce on the Environmental Working Group’s 2021 Dirty Dozen™ list. For the first time, bell peppers and hot peppers have made the list.

5 TIPS TO PUTTING A STOP TO Blotchy and Discolored Skin

Heat, cold, sun, sweat, genes, hormones, stress…”Blotchy skin,” can appear for many reasons. If left unaddressed, skin-discoloration conditions can interfere with people’s ability to enjoy their everyday life – and, in some cases, can develop into more serious medical issues. Our skin is our largest organ, with processes that require complex coordination of our body’s systems.

7 Ways To Snack Smarter

Make healthy snacking easy. Keeping fruit, vegetables and other accessible nutritious ingredients in the refrigerator or pantry increases the chances you’ll reach for a better-for-you option when a snack craving strikes. Having staple ingredients on hand that can be paired with vegetables or whole-grain crackers like Fresh Cravings Hummus makes it easy to create healthy snacks. Made with high-quality ingredients like smooth Chilean extra-virgin olive oil, savory tahini, which is known to be a source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and non-GMO chickpeas, the line is available in Classic Hummus, Roasted Red Pepper and Roasted Garlic varieties and can be found in 100% recyclable packaging in the produce aisle of your local grocery store.

LEADER of the PACK

JASON MOMOA is Hollywood’s apex badass. Operating from his home away from home, there’s a lot more than motorcycles, red meat and marquee projects fueling his creative vision.

ON THE ROCKS

Cocktail hour at the campsite doesn’t have to mean settling for cans from a cooler or swigs from a passed bottle. A few key pieces turn the outdoors into an open-air speakeasy.

Go Deep, Eat Well

A capable 4x4 overland rig has plenty of room. Fill it with kitchen gear to make cooking in the wild a well-appointed affair.

LAST FLIGHT OF THE DIAMOND SMUGGLERS

Riding shotgun with an anti-smuggling, anti-pigeon militia on South Africa’s Diamond Coast.

CRASH IS KING

With the launch of his new mobile game, Crash Bandicoot: On the Run, one of the biggest names in gaming history is now fully unleashed on mobile—and out to prove he’s still got the speed and skills to capture the world’s attention. Just don’t call it a comeback. He’s been here for years.

William Zabka

He swept the Karate Kid’s leg to great infamy in the ’80s movie classic. Now he’s the heart of the hit Netflix reboot series Cobra Kai.

WORKOUT OF THE MONTH Avenger Strength

An upper-body burnout to forge superhero size.

Maria Taylor

The ESPN studio host and sideline reporter isn’t just the most stylish personality in sports broadcasting. She’s one of its best prepared and most determined.

Not Your Average Space Cadet

NASA astronaut and former Navy SEAL CHRIS CASSIDY never shies from a challenge. Here’s how he stays tenacious.

Cases Closed

Pack the best waterproof bags for gear that’s dry on arrival, even in a downpour.

LIFE after DEATH

As The Walking Dead heads into its final season, Jeffrey Dean Morgan is getting back to what he loves most—family, fast cars, candy and chickens.

CHASING DOOM

A different kind of outfitter is mapping a different kind of backcountry adventure that tests limits, with unknown outcomes. Three friends accept the challenge to combine backpacking and packrafting and chart a freewheeling path across the rugged Southwest.

BACK IN STYLE

SETTING THE MOOD WITH HIGH-END CLASSIC LOOKS FOR THE CONFIDENT MODERN MAN

A Heart-Warming Experience with Garima Aroraowner of GAA, The Michelin-Star Restaurant

INSIDE STORY

Skincare & Makeup Tips For Busy Moms

Skin Care for Busy Moms – I like to call this selfcare. After you find the right products for your skin, your skincare routine should take less than 5 minutes every morning and night. That’s easy enough to accomplish every day, even for the busiest moms.

Workout – Enhance Your Lung Capacity With Pilates

For long Pilates has been popular exercise option to strengthen the core, improve mobility, recover from injuries, and even relieve pelvic health issues. Yet, one benefit that’s often overlooked is Pilates’ ability to keep the lungs healthy!

Yoga Asanas For Optimum Pelvic Health

Yoga poses can be very helpful for realigning the pelvis so that the pelvis muscles, fascia, and other contents Yare more balanced.

10 Reasons Why You Feel Bloated & How to Fix It

Wondering why you feel bloated most of the time? Here are 10 reasons for bloating and quick remedies to consider.

Craving for Food During Breast-feeding

Tips to Follow By Katherine Kimber Registered Dietitian

Serving up JOY

Ayurvedic ambassador and plant-based chef Radhi Devlukia-Shetty on her constant pursuit of a purposeful life.

Lose Weight, Feel Great

Nutrition expert’s advise on how to lose weight with a healthy shake

I Measured My Brain Performance. Here's Why You Might Do the Same.

I'm sitting on a leather couch in an unassuming warehouse in Denver. There's a Ping-Pong table behind me, but I'm not at a party—I'm having my brain scanned.