Kristin Canning

“I’m proud of how something I used to be so deeply ashamed of and embarrassed by has become something I celebrate.”

It’s a debate that never seems to get settled: When is the best time to work out? Are you more likely to experience the bennies of exercising if you do it in the morning, afternoon, or after the sun sets? The research is certainly mixed. But Lara Carlson, PhD, associate professor of applied exercise science at the University of New England says that many studies favor the morning. “There’s research that has looked at people engaging in morning versus afternoon exercise, and those who exercise i…

Whether you’re vegan, keto, or just super time-crunched, there’s an IF method (and book) for you.

A year ago, Anica Leon-Weil, 35, wasn’t planning for a baby, let alone using the sperm of a near-stranger she’d met online. But the pandemic spurred her to reprioritize: She moved back home to Santa Cruz, California to be closer to her mom, and the time indoors made her want to nest. “I’d been thinking about having a kid on my own, I was in a good place financially and with my career, and the way life had slowed down made it feel like the right time,” she says. All she needed was a sperm donor.…

“Off-roading reminded me that I’m allowed to go at whatever speed feels right for me, and it’s up to others to decide if they want to keep up.”

Abortion is almost never regretted, yet laws like those in Texas only serve to hurt people who need this safe, common medical procedure. Here’s what abortion really looks like in 2021.

Experts share 4 practices to make you more resilient to this bummer emotion.

Consider this permission for anyone approaching 35 to take a deep breath.

Features director Kristin Canning gained more than she expected from the mighty swells.

Snowboarding lessons introduced WH features director Kristin Canning to the pride you can find in being a beginner—even if the ego takes a hit.