‘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.

Kids & Nutrition

Train kids not to stop at greens

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 1:
Pasta With Leeks and Greens photographed in Washington, DC.  Tableware from Crate and Barrel. Photo by Deb Lindsey/For The Washington Post)

Dark, leafy greens are enjoying their season in the spotlight, and for good reason.

Early-bird specials for busy kids

Squeezing in an afternoon dinner between school and practice.

Healthful snacks for kids on the go

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 3:
Sesame Rice Balls photographed in Washington, DC.  Photo by Deb Lindsey/For The Washington Post)

Brown rice balls coated with sesame seeds are loaded with nutrients, and kids love ’em.

Weighty decision: How to choose the right bathroom scale

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.

Health News

A clue to a teenager’s painful ailment goes long overlooked

Original artwork by Owen Freeman. All rights reserved. Mecical Mysteries, May 2013.

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

Doctor tripping on his own stethoscope.

Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of medical treatment. How often do doctors get it wrong?

Woman endured years of pain and uncertainty

he-medicalmysteries16. Original artwork by Owen Freeman. All rights reserved.

MEDICAL MYSTERIES | Nancy Kennedy had a variety of symptoms that pointed in many directions.

Produce vs. processed

Produce vs. processed

Eat healthy or stay in your budget? The two aren’t mutually exclusive.

Health kick on a stick

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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