Photo: Pond5 Is your refrigerator crisper a graveyard of spoiled produce and expired goods? Those squandered products add up — and fast. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, the average American family throws out up to $43 worth of food each month. That’s approximately 20 pounds of food per …

Photo: Pond5 It’s 3 p.m., and the sugar cravings are relentless. I’ve tried satisfying them with a handful of fresh blueberries and some chocolate-covered espresso beans that I found in the back of my desk drawer. But I’m still struggling not to sabotage my withdrawal progress with a chocolate shake …

Photo: Pond5 We’re not going to lie: Losing weight isn’t easy, and it isn’t always fun (so long, office cupcakes). But that doesn’t mean you should just toss your scale and give up before you’ve even begun. “The most important thing is to set goals that are achievable,” says Heather …

Photo: Pond5 If you’re like many Americans right now, you’ve probably got a package of ground beef (or two) sitting in your fridge, waiting to be tossed on the grill for one of your last barbecues of summer. But a new study from Consumer Reports is revealing some disturbing new …

The fall season means it’s back to school (or your desk). While that usually involves shopping for new supplies, it can also include a slew of healthy resolutions to get you on track after a summer’s worth of treats (post-grads, we’re looking at you, too!). And while you may already be kicking off …

Photo: Pond5 Touch your toes. Fold your right arm across your chest. Pull your left ankle to your butt. Guessing you’ve done those stretches, right? Listen, they’re all great: These tried-and-true stretches can help improve flexibility, joint mobility and even help beat stress. But while the stand-bys are solid, they …

Photo: William Morrow Books With approximately 70 million Americans suffering from chronic sleep problems, it’s clear that most of us need to evaluate our nighttime shutdown routine. If counting sheep or sipping that cup of chamomile isn’t doing you any favors, you might want to consider downward dogging your way …

Photo: Pond5 If you’ve been to a yoga class, you’ve probably been instructed to focus on your breath. With so much emphasis on inhaling and exhaling, it would seem logical that a regular yoga practice would have benefits for people who have problems with their airways, right? For years, researchers …

Mason jars brimming with colorful post-workout smoothies perched on a windowsill next to a bouquet of flowers and a pair of $300 kicks. You get the (unreal) picture. Instead of seeking #fitspiration from your Instagram feed, head over to Snapchat to get real-time action and an unfiltered portrayal of the …

Photo: Pond5 These days, it’s not uncommon to see headstands on sandy beaches, tree poses overlooking wide mountains or standing splits in front of famous buildings and landmarks. Yoga is truly everywhere and embraced by countless different cultures across the world. In Japan, a new generation of young yogis practice …