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July-August 2009

Just for Fun!

More than a feeling: Enjoy the benefits of building more fun into your life.

July/August 2009: Just for Fun!
On the Cover | Heather Stephenson

Ideal Bite Cofounder and "Light Green" Lifestyle Expert

Letters and Stuff
Ideal Bite founders Heather Stephenson and Jen Boulden

Coverage | Good Green Fun

How two kindred spirits launched a Web phenomenon and found a work-life balance that works for them. READ ON

Barham Akradi

Letter From the Founder | Dread-Free Fitness

The reality of exercise is that its biggest fun potential often stays just out of reach until we've gotten invested enough to begin... READ ON

Pilar Geranismo

Thoughts From the Editor | Insufficient Funs Notice

While light-hearted amusements may not seem like a top priority right now, getting daily doses of fun, joy and comic relief may, in fact,... READ ON

Features
Give Yourself a Break

Give Yourself a Break

Smart, super-practical reasons to build more idleness, downtime and moments of enjoyment into your busy life. READ ON

On the Bright Side

On the Bright Side

We know that excessive sun exposure is unhealthy, but there's increasing evidence that blocking out all the sun's rays can be equally dangerous.... READ ON

Making Exercise Fun

Making Exercise Fun

Weary of your workouts? Ditch the drudgery and the long face, friend! You're due for an amusement infusion. READ ON

Body Talk
Join the Movement

Form & Function | Join the Movement

More than a hot fitness trend, functional training can help teach your body to move more effectively in specific sports - not to mention... READ ON

Hip Check

Fitness Fixes | Hip Check

Lower-back pain? Knee strain? The problem could be in your hips. Here's how to keep them flexible and strong. READ ON

Jeremy Coward

Success Stories | Going the Distance

Years of inactivity sapped Jeremy Coward's energy and added pounds to his frame. A new attitude and ambitious goals helped him get back on... READ ON

Healthy Eating
The Secret Flavor

Nutrients | The Secret Flavor

Sweet, salt, sour and bitter. These are the four familiar tastes we've come to know best. And then there's another flavor - umami. Until... READ ON

Eating for Pleasure

The Nourished Self | Eating for Pleasure

Approaching meals mindfully isn't just about upgrading your awareness - it can enhance your digestion, satisfaction and metabolism, too. READ ON

Purslane

Inspired Kitchen | Purslane

This succulent leafy vegetable is rich in omega-3s and melatonin. READ ON

Whole-Grain Pancakes from Alton Brown

Edibles | When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Make Pancakes

Yes, you do have time to make something from scratch. In fact, it just might make your day. READ ON

Skill Set
Tag Team

Head Out | Tag Team

Relay adventures combine fun and friends with a daunting athletic challenge. READ ON

Navigations
Power Play

Life Balance | Power Play

We leave many things behind as we mature. Our sense of play shouldn't be one of them. READ ON

Ha Ha!, Ah! and Ahh!

Insight | Ha Ha!, Ah! and Ahh!

Enjoying humor and engaging in laughter have serious - and positive - consequences for our health, happiness and chances for success. Here's the... READ ON

Last Word | Often the hands will solve a mystery that the intellect has struggled with in vain.

- Carl Jung READ ON

Renewal | "You're No Fun Anymore"

Stressed by the thought that your sense of whimsy is gone forever? Here's how to reconnect with your playful side and learn to laugh again. PRINT EDITION ONLY

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