Beach vacations are great for R&R – but if you long for adventure, strap on your boots and head to the hiking trails of the world. More than a physical challenge, trekking trips offer a unique perspective of local cultures, profound immersion in nature, and opportunities to meet ...read more

Experts from Texas State University claim that the USDA used flawed worker safety data in its proposal to remove maximum line speeds at pork processing plants nationwide. FSIS, they allege, relied on a faulty comparison between traditional plants and five specific plants in the ...read more

If you’ve ever had a few too many drinks, then you’re probably well acquainted with the tell-tale signs of a hangover: A throbbing forehead and temples exacerbated by the basic act of moving and breathing. A lump in your throat resulting from a queasy tummy that’s still barely ...read more

Actress Jenna Dewan is as famous for her dance moves and her amazing abs as she is for her various film and TV roles. But something that most fans might not know about her is her spiritual "hippie" side.  "I've always been a little hippie, spiritual," she recently told Cosmo. "I ...read more

For those not in the habit of cooking every day, coming up with a unique, delicious, healthy meal the whole family will love can seem like a major hurdle that makes takeout look like a blessing. But dinnertime doesn't need to be overwhelming – the secret comes from capitalizing ...read more

If you’ve ever been to Fiji you’re sure to have tried kava. It’s the national drink and it’s sold and consumed everywhere. It’s used in Fijian ceremonies and drank daily by locals. On the island, it’s known as yaqona, or by its colonial nickname “grog," but no matter what you ...read more

It's no secret that nonstick pans are far from the best choice in the kitchen. Most nonstick cookware is coated in perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which not only emit toxic fumes when overheated but also can flake off into your food (double yuck). Recent studies have shown ...read more

Apple cider vinegar should be a staple in both your pantry and medicine cabinet. It has so many benefits for whatever ails you and also serves as a fabulous acid addition to all your favorite recipes. But not all brands are created equal. In fact, the quality can vary like that ...read more