Kristin Schwab

Kristin’s Recent Articles

how to beat a cold
Health
Dec 13, 2016

Everything You Should Actually Do to Beat a Cold

Humankind has advanced pretty far, all things considered.

chia seeds
Health
Oct 28, 2016

The Tiny Superfood You Can Sprinkle Onto Pretty Much Anything

Once upon a time, chia seeds were known to most people thanks to the pointless -- but fun!

Castelsardo, Sardinia
Travel
Jul 13, 2016

The Best Places to Live if You Want a Long, Happy Life

The average life expectancy for US citizens is 79 years, and while that may sound like plenty of living to you NOW, who knows what the future holds?

sunscreen
Health
Jul 1, 2016

All the Dumb Myths You've Heard About Sunscreen, Debunked

For most people, sunscreen is just one of life's many minor inconveniences that are necessary to avoid cancer and scalding pain.

salad
Health
Jun 6, 2016

7 Basic Changes Anyone Can Make to Get Healthier

The health world is full of extremists who tout gluten-free, dairy-free, meat-free diets with a side of marathon training as the only path toward a healthier life.

Health
Jun 3, 2016

Matcha's the Internet's Latest Superfood Obsession. Does It Live Up to the Hype?

You may have noticed a new green food taking over your Instagram feed (yep, there are more green superfoods out there).

Whole Foods Market salad bar
Health
Mar 23, 2016

How to Get the Healthiest Bang for Your Buck at the Whole Foods Salad Bar

My greatest lunch-hour enemy is the per-pound salad bar at Whole Foods.

woman lacing up sneakers at gym
Health
Feb 22, 2016

How to Get Off Your Ass and Start Exercising, Even if You're Terrified of Gyms

Between finding the time and motivation, there’s always a reason to avoid working out.