From Fearful to Freestyle Leana Wen, acclaimed public health expert and columnist for The Washington Post, had never learned to swim. After a frightening incident at a public pool with her children, she enrolled them in swimming lessons to help make them water safe. Then she went one step further and signed herself up for swimming lessons. By Elaine K. Howley
To Infinity and Beyond Today's astronauts train for their extravehicular activities (NASA-speak for spacewalk) in the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory at the Sonny Carter Training Facility in Houston, which was built in the 1990s to accommodate full-scale mock-ups of shuttles and, later, the International Space Station. By David McGlynn
The Path to a Great Lifestyle Learn how to establish sustainable practices that incorporate the foods you love in moderation. Finding a balanced routine, in which there is flexibility to enjoy certain things in life while also reaching your goals, is the key to long-term success. By Sarah Koszyk, MA, RDN, NBC-HWC
How to Do Butterfly Kick If you've ever felt that infamous piano on your back, you know how difficult butterfly can be. Without a strong and effective kick, butterfly can be almost impossible to swim well. Here are the key skills for developing an effective butterfly kick and how to improve. By Andrew Sheaff
