Health

The Common Sense Guide to "Organic" and Other Food Labels [Food]

Everywhere you look, food is trying to impress you with how natural it is, but the message is vague and often misleading. What does "organic" actually mean? What separates "grass-fed" from "free range"? We're separating real, meaningful labels from eco-hype.Photo by greenblog.

Cook En Papillote for Efficient, Healthy Meals [Cooking]

Yesterday Lisa showed us an easy, full meal cooked on one baking sheet. Want another meal you can pull off with little fuss and hardly any cleanup? Cooking "en papillote," or in wrapped packets, is healthy and fairly foolproof.

Know How Much Caffeine Is in the Food and Drinks You Love [Health]

If you're trying to cut back on or give up caffeine, then you already know to avoid coffee. But the eye-opening stimulant is found in lots of other beverages, and even some food and medications.Photo by emdot.

Simple Exercises You Can Do at Your Standing Work Station [Fitness]

Our post highlighting the dangers of sitting at a desk all day prompted me to get off my duff and stand while working. That got boring after a day, so I went in search of exercises I could do standing in place.Photo by drewsaunders.

The Evolutionary Reason for Depression [Health]

If depression has an evolutionary purpose, it's certainly not obvious. Depression makes people consider suicide and less interested in sex, which does not encourage the species' survival. But two evolutionary psychologists theorize that depression's purpose is enhanced mental skills.
Photo by kevindooley.

Exercise or Not, Sitting at a Desk All Day Is Bad for You [Health]

We've been proponents of standing desks and treadputers for some time, but we've also met with plenty of reader skepticism on the subject.

Avoid Overindulging by Knowing Your Fast Food Fries [Fast Food]

When you're indulging in chain restaurant or fast food meals, fries can seem like just a drop in the calorie bucket. The creators of the worst foods in America list beg to differ, pointing out some fries that sit like entire meals.

How Do You Keep Allergies at Bay? [Ask The Readers]

It's still February, but a lot of people are dreading the coming months due to allergies. Whether allergies are just a minor inconvenience for you or a debilitating problem, home improvement weblog Apartment Therapy has some tricks to allergy-proofing your home.

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