2

Desktop notifications are on   | Turn off

Get breaking news alerts from The Washington Post

Turn on desktop notifications?

Yes Not now

It looks like you've previously blocked notifications. Please update your browser permissions to allow them.

The Washington Post

How do you make sense of what your body is telling you? Two methods — biofeedback and rate of perceived exertion — can make a difference.

(istockphoto)

Always tell the host about any allergies. Your sugar detox? Well . . .

  • Christy Brissette
  • ·
  • 5 hours ago
  • ·

The mineral helps with energy, muscle strength, flexibility, sleep and stress management.

Consumer confusion keeps many from making quick, nutritious meals.

  • Cara Rosenbloom
  • ·
  • 4 days ago
  • ·

The disturbing airborne allergen in schools that may be exacerbating your kid’s asthma

The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, raises questions about whether “healthy” standards for allergens in schools may be needed.

Gays can be reformed, just like arsonists, Trump’s new domestic policy adviser has said

Ken Blackwell, Trump's new domestic policy adviser, has endorsed the discredited conversion therapy.

WHO no longer considers Zika a global health emergency

But experts worry that downgrading Zika's status sends the wrong message.

How do you make sense of what your body is telling you? Two methods — biofeedback and rate of perceived exertion — can make a difference.

We get it. It’s a stressful time. But you can start 2017 with good health and momentum, rather than a long list of resolutions.

  • Jae Berman
  • ·
  • 6 days ago
  • ·

Whether it’s just a break between faster stints or an excuse to connect with friends, a slower pace can do wonders.

Rowing machines are experiencing a boost in popularity, including in spin-style group classes.

  • Stephanie Kanowitz
  • ·
  • Nov 10
  • ·

Teach your kids how to roast, grill, stir-fry, sear, stew and braise.

The nutritional staple is being used to make crackers, pasta, flours and more.

The foods you choose — and when you eat them — affect how you feel throughout the day.

  • Carrie Dennett
  • ·
  • Nov 3
  • ·

Clinton medical adviser Mark Hyman says that healthy fats can reduce cravings and even reverse heart disease.

Here’s a look at how far runners in each generation would get — if the race were a massive relay.

You get a lot more out of well-chewed food. But that’s not the only reason to slow down.

This sisterhood is introducing students to different forms of exercise — and one another.

Research shows that pairing up ingredients increases their benefits.

  • Cara Rosenbloom
  • ·
  • Oct 20
  • ·

Small, incremental lifestyle changes might be able to improve your condition.

If you don’t do it correctly, your performance may suffer. You can even get injured.

  • Carolee Belkin Walker
  • ·
  • Oct 18
  • ·

Some chiropractors say that “pressing reset” on the way the body moves can treat pain and help performance.

My 5-year-old squirmed, complained and refused her food, until we came up with fun ways to draw her into the family’s conversation — while teaching her about healthy eating.

Don’t replace your olive oil just yet.

Load More