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Health Junkies: We Want You To Get Involved In City Planning

I always cringe when I hear self-proclaimed health junkies say that they’re “not political,” or when I realize that they spend all their time learning the landscape of their gym, instead of contemplating the layout of their city. Why? If health care debates don’t make it obvious: Health is political. And it’s not all about health insurance, either: From the choices we have at Whole Foods to the quality of city parks and recreation, our day-to-day health depends on laws, regulations, and government budgets. It also depends on good city planning and design. So all you health junkies out there: We want you on city council, stat. More »

Country Living for City Dwellers: 8 Farm-Fresh Tips For Better Health

Maybe we’re just sick of being high-strung and riding the subway, but city-dwellers sure seem to be fixated on the charm of country living: From “garden chic” fashion to farm-fresh dining, the allure of the countryside is breeding trends by the buckets, making an agrarian lifestyle seem far happier and healthier than our urban ways. Most of the trends are just half-hearted, superficial attempts to mimic a romanticized “rustic” lifestyle, focusing more on “distressed” wood furniture and organic cotton blouses than a tangible change in health or lifestyle. But the fixation with farm life isn’t a total lost cause: There are some serious health benefits to working outside, breathing fresh air, and dining on the actual fruits of your own labor. More »