Everyday Habits for Heart Health

A heart-healthy diet reduces risk of cardiovascular disease and supports long-term wellness.

A guide to healthy cooking with fats and oils.

Some foods raise cortisol levels; others help soothe your stress response. Get practical tips to eat better and support your nervous system.

This rejuvenating guided meditation for anxiety and sleep will use your breath to help calm your nervous system.

Learn to use the power of your breath to activate your body’s relaxation response and experience immediate calm.

This breathwork practice will strengthen your mind’s capacity to deal with stress and your body’s resistance to disease.

This practice is uniquely calming and helpful if you are stressed or anxious or have trouble falling asleep.

In for 4, out for 6. Follow along and let your breath find this steady, peaceful flow that makes everything feel manageable again.

Breathe deeply at your own pace and let each breath do what it knows how to do. Feel the calm settle in your body, the clarity come to your mind, and the ease flow into your day.

Manage any tension you may be feeling by learning a body scan technique.

Brisk walking is usually between 50% and 70% of maximum heart rate — the sweet spot for health benefits. Use the talk test to find the ideal pace. You should be able to talk, but singing should feel challenging.

Walking after lunch can support digestion and reset your focus. Practice mindful walking and focus on the sensation of each step and your breathing.

Walking stimulates the stomach and intestines, helping your body process and absorb nutrients more efficiently. It also helps prevent spikes in blood sugar levels.

Pumping some iron isn’t just about looking buff—it boosts your confidence, revs up your metabolism, and helps you feel strong inside and out. Strength training increases muscle mass, supports healthy bones, and gives you that powerful, ready-for-anything vibe.

These five simple steps to fix your gait will improve posture, flexibility, and spinal health.

Loosen up and get your Down Dog right — we'll show you how.

Find focus, power, and stability with this asana basics video tutorial for beginners.

Little movements for loosening up.

Black lentils hold their shape, while turmeric, ginger, and coconut yogurt add complex aromas and flavors to this vegan soup recipe.

This is a traditional collard greens recipe, passed down through three generations. We’ve each added our own little twist to it.

Nandita Iyer's Indian seasonal garden-fresh salad combines the goodness of fenugreek leaves and root vegetables with a spicy crunch to make this salad dance on your next party platter.

Fava bean stew, ful (also known as ful medames) is popular as both a breakfast staple and a dinner entrée in the Middle East. Hole-in-the-wall restaurants serve the best kinds, as they slow-cook the stew the traditional way over embers all night (and day).

Here’s a warm, soothing, and easy garlic soup recipe to make on weeknights or to fight off cold and flu.

By grilling vegetables dry and then marinating in herby, garlicky olive oil, this recipe gives you all flavor with none of the flare-ups.

Kidney beans and red rice with leafy greens make this a hearty salad meal bowl from Nandita Iyer's kitchen.

The star of this Goan stir-fry recipe is kokum, a souring agent found in Goan and Maharashtrian kitchens.

Lentils are packed with protein and are so good for you. Use ivory lentils (urad) for this hummus, but feel free to substitute any lentils you have on hand.

This butter bean stew, packed with vegetables, is Inspired by a Peruvian seafood dish cooked in a cilantro broth — a zingy way to add health-boosting beans to your day.

Learn a gentle breathing technique that will get you ready for a peaceful and restful night of sleep.

If you’re tossing and turning at night, this practice may facilitate relaxation and help you fall asleep in no time.

Clear your mind to ensure a good night's sleep.

Try hypnotherapy techniques for building an optimal bedtime routine.

Use Yin Yoga and breathwork to help calm your mind for deep, restful sleep.