Health & Wellness

Light a Fire 2016: Best New Nonprofit

Curriculum of Cuisine Teaches Portland’s High School Kids Healthy Choices

The new nonprofit puts real chefs into local classrooms.

10/10/2016 By Ben Tepler

Light a Fire 2016: Keeping Us Healthy

Cascade AIDS Project Serves More Than 400 People Each Month

In 30 years, CAP has blossomed into a 60-staffer juggernaut, with services ranging from HIV testing to housing and job placement.

10/10/2016 By Kelly Clarke

Health News

Oregon Women Face Higher Rates of Rape, Violence, Depression, and Wealth Disparity

A new report by the Women’s Foundation of Oregon spotlights the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of being female in our state.

10/05/2016 By Tuck Woodstock

Healthy Events

Have a Healthy, Happy October with These Local Wellness Events

Taste 60 varieties of apples, dozens of fermented foods, and hundreds of vegan treats this month—or ride handmade bikes and run across town in full Halloween garb.

10/05/2016 By Tuck Woodstock

Fruit Fables

The Curious Case of the Hidden Rose

Pruning back the convoluted story behind Oregon's thrice-named, red-fleshed apple.

10/04/2016 By Regina Winkle-Bryan

Health News

Here's What You Need to Know about Lead

Should Portlanders be worried about lead pipes and paint?

10/04/2016 By Webb Wright

Hot Springs

A Soak at Bonneville Hot Springs

Banish stress at one of the Columbia Gorge's most deluxe day spas—just an hour from Portland!

09/30/2016 By Regina Winkle-Bryan

Good Eats

Three New Gluten-Free, Vegan, Women-Owned Businesses We Love

These divine local treats will satisfy your sweet tooth and your healthy side.

09/30/2016 By Tuck Woodstock

Visual Art

Portland Breast Cancer Survivors Lend Their Bodies for Art

Local artists create work from the casts of cancer survivors for a new downtown exhibit.

09/29/2016 By Fiona McCann

Natural Path

A Supplement to Fight SAD-ness?

Vitamin D supplements are said to relieve depression during the rainy months. Is it science or rumor?

09/23/2016 By Webb Wright

Body Talk

Claybia Workshops Offer Healing, Self-Acceptance, and a Heck of a Conversation Piece

Come for the amazing pun, stay for the body positivity and arts & crafts time. (NSFW?)

09/22/2016 By Tuck Woodstock

Get Out

This Organization Makes Portland’s Trails More Accessible to All

Access Recreation helps hikers with disabilities find their perfect paths to outdoor adventure.

09/19/2016 By Webb Wright

Body Talk

New AAP Guidelines Encourage Parents to Skip the Weight Talk

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers advice to help families avoid eating disorders, obesity, and body shame.

09/19/2016 By Tuck Woodstock

Om Base

Float Tanks: Claustrophobic Nightmare or Blissful Relaxation?

Take a break from the rat race with the aid of a sensory deprivation tank.

09/14/2016 By Webb Wright

Gear Up

Check Out This Portland-Made Wheelchair Rugby Gear

The US National team gets a hand from a local studio—and some college students.

09/07/2016 By Ramona DeNies

Body Talk

Six Reasons to Eat All the Things at the Oregon Fermentation Festival

Head to Sauvie Island this Saturday for healthy snacks packed with probiotics.

09/06/2016 Photography by Tuck Woodstock

Food News

Departure’s Summer’s End Vegan Dinner Is Back—and Already Selling Out

Celebrity chef Gregory Gourdet's annual plant-based celebration will take place September 26 in collaboration with Wicked Healthy Food's Derek Sarno.

09/01/2016 By Tuck Woodstock

Get Out

A Transgender Biking Group Hits the Portland Pavement

Transgender Riders United gives trans Portlanders a place to share their passion for cycling.

08/25/2016 By Kailla Coomes

Healthy Events

Have a Healthy, Happy September with These Local Wellness Events

Run with an Olympic marathoner, celebrate the harvest at People’s Co-op, and practice downward dog with an actual dog.

08/25/2016 By Kailla Coomes

Fit City

Gym Spotlight: POINT Gym and Kitchen

This Central Eastside warehouse encourages Portlanders to train indoors and play outdoors.

08/22/2016 By Tuck Woodstock

Portland Monthly

Health & Wellness

Curriculum of Cuisine Teaches Portland’s High School Kids Healthy Choices

Cascade AIDS Project Serves More Than 400 People Each Month

Oregon Women Face Higher Rates of Rape, Violence, Depression, and Wealth Disparity

Have a Healthy, Happy October with These Local Wellness Events

The Curious Case of the Hidden Rose

Here's What You Need to Know about Lead

A Soak at Bonneville Hot Springs

Three New Gluten-Free, Vegan, Women-Owned Businesses We Love

Portland Breast Cancer Survivors Lend Their Bodies for Art

A Supplement to Fight SAD-ness?

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