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Learn how to make hope a habit in your life with these 6 tips from fitness expert and personal trainer Chris Freytag. You’ll be happier and healthier! Read on

Do Europeans live better than Americans? Eco travel blogger Wendy Redal explains a few ways that our Europeans neighbors maybe be living greener, healthier and happier. Read on

For yoga instructor Andrea Marcum, it’s her students who inspire her with hope. Here she shares the story of a student who overcame the challenges of muscular dystrophy to reach beyond perceived limits on the yoga mat. Read on

There's a reason "reuse" comes before "recycle" in the "reduce, reuse, recycle" motto. Reusing items instead of tossing them, even if you're tossing them in the recycling bin, saves energy and resources. These websites will help you upcycle the treasures hidden in your recycling bin. Read on

Skip the pizza and have fresh fruits and veggies delivered to your door instead! Blogger Ginny Figlar tries out organic produce delivery and explores whether it’s worth the money. Read on

Yoga instructor Mandy Ingber shares a very personal poem about pain, loss and the hope that can come from yoga and meditation. Read on

Hope can be either a stepping stone or a speedbump to achieving your goals — the key is turning hope into faith, according to yogi and blogger Marylee Fairbanks. See why she encourages you to give up hope and make room for something more. Read on

Fifteen years ago Sadie Nardini was 40 pounds overweight and suffering from debilitating back pain. Then, she found yoga. Now, healthy, fit and pain-free, she shares the 6 moves that soothed her aching back. Read on

Hope might be a feeling, but it’s expressed through our words and actions. Perhaps no one today embodies hope like “environmental hero” Vandana Shiva, an ecological activist for whom bad news is simply a stepping stone to a new outlook. Read on

Help your local birds survive the winter by making a family project of these easy homemade bird feeders that are fun for the whole family to make. Read on

It’s that time of year when there is nothing better than snuggling up, staying warm and watching a movie with your friends or family. Here are our nominations for the best relationship movies of all time. Our criteria combined artistic merit with the ability of the movie to shed light on the inner workings of relationships, and how to maximize ... Read on

When people say they want to lose weight, what they probably mean is they want to look better. They think that getting the number on the scale down will make this happen, but their goal will be better met by losing fat and not just weight. Here’s how to do it. Read on

If getting to the gym isn't working for you, I suggest stocking your home with a few well-chosen pieces of home exercise gear to help you start or maintain a consistent home fitness regimen. Read on

Although there are plenty of ways to celebrate Earth Day, one of the best places to start is at home! Eco-blogger Cheryl Terrace shares some simple tips to protect the planet by greening your home environment. Read on

Oprah's recent confessions about her struggles with her weight struck a major chord with me — and with many of my students who are beginning to battle the bulge through yoga. And I know exactly how they feel. I may have a long, lean physique now … but I didn’t always. In this post: My Own Battle of the ... Read on

Feel awkward ending yoga class with “Namaste”? Yoga blogger Jill Miller explains why it’s okay to embrace Namaste! Read on

With the number of hunters and fishermen declining, state and federal conservation departments are receiving less and less money. Environmental blogger Candy Andrews asks if wildlife-watchers should start helping foot the bill. Read on

Today, on Earth Day's 42nd birthday, resolve to green up your behavior and dedicate the coming year to becoming a more effective earth steward. Read on

Dr. Mark Hyman explains how digestive illness can lead to problems throughout the body. Good "gut health" is one of Dr. Hyman's seven keys to a balanced, fruitful life. Read on

Though eco-travelers may be enthused about renting greener cars or making their road trips more environmentally friendly, sometimes it feels best to leave the car behind altogether. To that end, Wendy Redal has put together this introductory list of “car-free islands” in the U.S. Read on