Secret Gyms And The Economics Of Prohibition
COVID-19 safeguards have created a black market for gyms.
Fitness & Nutrition
Food Is Growing More Plentiful, So Why Do People Keep Warning Of Shortages?
For more than a century, food has been getting more abundant, and cheaper. Yet people keep worrying about food shortages. Some economists say the fears actually create their own problems.
Baseball-Starved Fans Turn Out To Watch Middle-Aged Men Play
With Major League Baseball games to be played in empty stadiums, and the minor league season cancelled, fans are showing up at amateur leagues.
Coronavirus Sparks New Interest In Using Ultraviolet Light To Disinfect Indoor Air
Germicidal ultraviolet light technology has a proven track record against indoor transmission of tuberculosis and other airborne viruses. It's now being used in some restaurants and on subways.
My Gym Is Reopening. Is It Safe To Work Out There?
As gyms open for business, new rules aim to limit the spread of COVID-19, including spacing equipment, regular cleanings and limiting attendance. But experts say it's still safer to exercise at home.
Taking A Trip To Visit Grandparents Or Older Relatives? Tips To Reduce The Risk
If you miss your mom and dad — or they miss their grandkids — how safe is a summer trip? Older people are more likely to get seriously ill from the coronavirus, so consider these tips to reduce risk.
From 'Empty' To 'Satisfied': Author Traces A Hunger That Food Can't Fix
For Susan Burton, decades of disordered eating was about power. "As long as I was bingeing, I didn't have to think. I didn't have to think about any loss or pain or wanting or yearning."
GirlTrek Uses Black Women's History To Encourage Walking As A Healing Tradition
As part of a 21-day series of walking meditations to honor black women freedom fighters, GirlTrek founders are tackling issues such as the coronavirus pandemic, voter suppression and police violence.
How The 'Lost Art' Of Breathing Can Impact Sleep And Resilience
While researching his book, Breath, James Nestor participated in a study in which his nose was completely plugged for 10 days, forcing him to breathe solely through his mouth. "I felt awful," he says.
Food Banks Get The Love, But SNAP Does More To Fight Hunger
The charitable organizations called food banks are getting a lot of attention and donations right now. But they aren't nearly as important or effective as SNAP, formerly known as food stamps.