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5 Ways to Make This Back-to-School Season the Healthiest Yet

Back-to-school season is officially here, and if you’re feeling a bit out of shape from all of those summer indulgences (think cocktail parties, BBQs, and lots of ice cream), I’m here to help you start fall on the right foot — and have some fun while doing it.1. Every little bit countsPeople are often all or nothing when it comes to exercise,…

Your diet, tailor-made according to your gut bacteria

For the first time, researchers have identified how some common bacteria found in the gut react during metabolism. An algorithm has been developed that predicts how different candidates will respond to a given diet depending upon the composition of their microbiota, the collective term for gut bacteria, of which there can be up to 1,000 different types. Humans have dramatically different compositions of gut bacteria, according to the paper, and

Top 10 Places to Go in Fall 2015

As summer comes to an end, it’s time to start planning fall travel if you haven’t already. Leaf-peeping trips are always popular this time of year, as photos of fall foliage begin to pop up everywhere you look, but we’ve selected some surprising spots for you to jet off to in the coming months. From the countryside of Vietnam to the beaches of the Florida Panhandle, these are Fodor’s top

5 Reasons to Go to Nova Scotia This Fall

With its mild weather, vibrant foliage, and irresistible seafood, Nova Scotia makes for an ideal fall getaway in any year, but the weak Canadian dollar makes it a bargain for American travelers to visit right now. Here are five reasons to explore this Canadian province in the coming months. Fall Festivals From September 11–20, Hike the Highlands offers guided hikes in the scenic Cape Breton Highlands on Cape Breton Island.