Health & Wellness

Featuring real-time footage and a pro-level workout, this cycling class is worth a try.

These topicals work while you're sleeping so every morning you wake up refreshed. 

Running a marathon in the South Florida heat can be a really tricky challenge. Here are some of the best tips for what to wear to keep you looking and feeling cool during race day.

Life lessons from a veteran nurse Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Fri, 2014-04-25 10:27 Q: What do you love most about nursing? A: I’m a “people person.” I enjoy talking and listening to people and their stories. I love to see people laugh, and one of my gifts is “clowning.” Working as an oncology nurse, I developed a sense of responsibility toward the patients, not only to provide compassionate nursing care, but also to cheer them up. I’ve dressed up to go to work on holidays, decorated their rooms, told them jokes and even danced. Q: What is the most difficult aspect of caring for people?Read more about Life lessons from a veteran nurse

Kate McCabe is a nutritionist, yoga teacher, plant-based chef and holistic lifestyle blogger based in Palm Beach who specializes in helping others find more energy, mental clarity and happiness through diet and lifestyle modifications.

A Detox Challenge Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2015-03-02 09:47 What it is: The Oakland Park-based company, DL Revamp, offered me its five-day “reset” cleanse. It comes with juices, salads, snacks and more, plus an Amp It Up Kit to prep for the cleanse. The company offers three- to 10-day plans meant for everyone from beginners to avid cleansers. The detox isn’t “juicing.” (Thank goodness for chewing.) Instead, the cleanse offers organic, plant-based foods, and bridges the gap between traditional foods and liquid cleanses. I said, “Sign me up.”Read more about A Detox Challenge

For five days, associate editor Alyssa Morlacci tests out bistroMD—a meal subscription program for weight loss developed by Dr. Caroline Cederquist.

Read up on these four fun ways to embrace the new year with a re-energized outlook

Certified nutrition coach Kat Warner shares five wholesome snack ideas that are easy to prep and nosh on the go

Relax and recharge at these zen locales in Stuart and Hutchinson Island

No amount of cleansers, scrubs and moisturizers will accomplish healthy skin without a clean diet. These four foods recommended by Lee Cotton, healthy chef, pilates teacher and owner of Pilates & Your Palate, will put you on track to achieving a glowing complexion.

Leslie Bosson is helping locals create custom edible gardens so they can live healthier, more sustainable lives filled with homegrown food

The Recipe Files Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2014-11-06 12:16 Christy Denney, a mother of five and author of the local blog The Girl Who Ate Everything, dishes out two healthy meals for the week.Read more about The Recipe Files

ACCESSORIES CORNER

The Stuart-based nutritionist offers expert advice on eating right to optimize your health and shares a couple of simple recipes

Road test: Barreing it all Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Tue, 2014-06-24 03:46 THE DEAL: Pure Barre provides a total body workout that targets the areas of the body women struggle with most: seat, hips, thighs, abs and arms. West Palm Beach’s studio Owner Melissa Hirsch recommends taking classes three to four days a week and guarantees results within 10 classes. Her new client special includes 30 consecutive days of Pure Barre for $99. DRY RUN:Read more about Road test: Barreing it all

Your body needs water to carry out all of its functions, but often we (especially South Floridians) don’t drink as much as we need. Local licensed dietitian Judy Llodra shares tips to keep us out of hot water.​

Stay chic in these pieces, fit both for a morning workout and brunch with friends.

Microgreens are not only good for your health, but they also add flavor and texture to everyday meals

Nutrition tips for the novice runner Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Fri, 2014-11-21 12:32 Fueling for a marathon: The body doesn’t need supplemental carbohydrates for exercise that is less than an hour long. But once runners get past that hour, supplemental calories become extremely important, Wittenberg says. The recommended calorie intake for a marathon is about 90 calories for every 40 to 50 minutes. What to eat:Read more about Nutrition tips for the novice runner