‘You don’t have to binge to celebrate’
(Evi Harmon for Fifth Floor Kitchen)
WhyFoodWorks healthful dinner parties wrap nutrition lessons into an intimate evening with friends.
Get out, work out
(Astrid Riecken / FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)
With the weather getting nicer, who wants to stay in a gym all summer?
‘Creepelling’ down a 15-story building, for a good cause
(Joe Sanchez)
There is no ‘I’ in ‘fear.’ But maybe there should be.
Female ‘Roll Models’ closing the gap
(Astrid Riecken / FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)
Women are far outnumbered by male bikers, but Washington organizations are working to change that.
Train kids not to stop at greens
Dark, leafy greens are enjoying their season in the spotlight, and for good reason.
Healthful snacks for kids on the go
Brown rice balls coated with sesame seeds are loaded with nutrients, and kids love ’em.
Weighty decision: How to choose the right bathroom scale
High-tech, design-minded or simply old-fashioned, there is a scale out there for everyone.
A clue to a teenager’s painful ailment goes long overlooked
MEDICAL MYSTERIES | When a girl developed stomach and back pain, no one considered the likely cause.
Misdiagnosis is more common than drug errors or wrong-site surgery
Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of medical treatment. How often do doctors get it wrong?
Woman endured years of pain and uncertainty
MEDICAL MYSTERIES | Nancy Kennedy had a variety of symptoms that pointed in many directions.
Health kick on a stick
Grilling kebabs is a good way
to get lean meat, fruit and
veggies into your summer diet.
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