16 ways to get more out of the gym (photos)

Used with permission from Greatist.com No matter how long a person’s been going to the gym, there’s always more to be learned. From new equipment to gym etiquette to tips for properly moving and caring for your body, Greatist's got you covered. We’ve found 16 more ways to get more out ...

• Updated: 1:46 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012

Debunking diets: Paleo pros and cons

The amount of dietary do’s and don’ts bombarding us on a daily basis may make sifting through bogus nutritional claims seem insurmountable. But have no fear — the Greatist sleuths are here to decode the latest, greatest, (and not so great) diets in our Debunking Diets Series. This week, we’re debunking ...

• 7:32 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012

31 healthy and portable high-protein snacks

Whether it’s fueling up before hitting the gym or taking a mid-day snack break to avoid the 2 o’clock lull, high-protein snacks are the tastiest way to keep on going. Protein snacks are the perfect way to fill upjust enough, and give us longer-lasting energy than the usual, carb-heavy options. Here ...

• 11:27 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2012

45 healthy foods to make and never buy again

Nix those suspicions that good, homemade food comes with an exorbitant price tag.

60 healthier drinks for boozing

Alcoholic drinks can be a sneaky source of calories, sugar, and even salt — but not when you play bartender.

30 convincing reasons to start running now

What promises a healthier body, a sunnier outlook, and the perfect opportunity to catch up? This is no infomercial. Running is one of the best butt-kicking, calorie-blasting workouts around. Still not convinced? Here are 30 big time reasons to hit the ground running. (Check It: The Ultimate Runner’s Guide — Infographic) The Run-Down — Your ...

• Updated: 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Eat breakfast, cut diabetes risk

Your mom was right, again. Don't skip breakfast! A new study shows that people who eat breakfast every day are less likely to become obese, develop type 2 diabetes, or gain fat around their tummy. Even having breakfast just four to six times a week may help, says researcher Andrew ...

• Updated: 8:43 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2012

Deskercise! 33 ways to exercise at work

Short bouts of aerobics, strength exercises, and stretching in between conference calls and Gchats can help improve fitness levels and heart health

Mediterranean diet may protect brain

Chalk up another possible benefit to following a Mediterranean diet. A new study suggests that people who follow a Mediterranean-style diet have less small blood vessel damage in the brain. The Mediterranean diet is based on the diets of the populations bordering the Mediterranean Sea, such as Italy and Greece. ...

• 4:55 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012

Best and worst white foods for your winter diet

Should white foods always be avoided? Learn the white foods you shouldn't be eating and the ones you should.

• 8:55 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012