How to Safety Dive Into Open-Water Swimming

Ever harbored dreams of befriending Flounder and gracefully slipping through the waves Ariel-style? Although it's not quite the same as becoming an underwater princess, there is a way to get a taste of the H2O adventure life through open-water swimming.

The activity, which typically takes place in lakes and oceans, is quickly rising in popularity in Europe with 4.3 million people enjoying...

Losing Belly Fat Is Hard. These 5 Healthy Habits Can Help

A slim waist and a flat stomach are coveted for the way they look, but it turns out that losing belly fat may not only help you feel better in a bathing suit — it can also improve your health.

Belly fat, or visceral fat, isn’t the type of fat that’s under your skin (subcutaneous); the kind you can pinch. Instead, it’s deep...

How to Start Working Out If You’ve Never Exercised Before

If you want to make movement a regular part of your day, you have many exercise options. But you may be unsure about how to start working out if you’ve never really exercised regularly before.

Whether you’re looking to run, ride a bike, lift weights, or do yoga, just thinking about how to start working out can feel intimidating...

Want to Live Longer? Borrow These 6 Healthy Habits from the Japanese

Want to live to 100? Take a page from the Japanese. Japan has the highest number of people per capita over the age of 100 than anywhere else in the world. There may be some genetic differences at play, but there are also diet and lifestyle practices that lead to longer lifespans with fewer of the chronic illnesses — like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes...

8 Fresh and Hearty Fall Salads That Won’t Leave You Hungry

Summer may have unofficially ended but that doesn't mean the end of salad days. In fact, fall is a great time for salads: Many summery ingredients, such as tomatoes and corn, are still available from local farms in much of the country, while markets are also adding cool-weather stars like hearty greens, winter squash, apples, pears, wild mushrooms and cauliflower to the mix...