Reading al fresco isn’t always idyllic—there are sun, bugs, heat. But it can be sublime. This is an edition of the Books ...

Marshall James Kavanaugh regularly sets up his typewriter in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square to write poems for passers by.

This week’s poem, Lynne Benoit’s “Limington,” offers a nuanced portrait of an aging grandfather and the past. I love this ...

Starting today, we’ll have a week of games, videos and essays to help you along the way. First up: readings by Ina Garten, ...

‘two if by water,’ and then ‘one if by land,’" she clarified. "And so that iconic phrase that everyone connects to Revere is not entirely accurate.” Reconciling the poem with facts from ...

Water fasting involves consuming only water and abstaining from solid food for a short period. There may be health benefits to this practice, but there are also drawbacks and potential dangers. Used ...

Water aerobics is a safe, low-impact water workout. Water naturally pushes against you (resistance) to build stronger muscles. You can work out in your swimming pool or join a class. This water ...

The prisoned music of her deathless roses. Leans the warped and clotted plow. The moon rolls up, while far away And thin with sorrow, the sheepdog’s bay Fills the valley with lonely sound. Slow ...

From a scientific perspective, lemon water will not break your fast. However, there are other factors you may want to consider. Share on Pinterest Photography by Aya Brackett Fasting refers to a ...

This week’s poem, by Sara Lynn Eastler, considers the life of rock and water. I love how this poem moves into ever more intimate relationship with these elements with each new stanza ...

The body needs water to function correctly, but drinking too much too fast can have serious health consequences. The kidneys can only remove 0.8 to 1.0 liters (L) of water per hour, and a very ...