Health & Wellness

HEALTH

Uber to Deliver Health Kits and Flu Shots to Portlanders

This Thursday, UberHealth will bring you a "wellness pack" and flu shots for up to 10 people (registered nurse included).

11/17/2015 By Marty Patail

BODY TALK

8 Reasons We Love Body-Positive Wellness Coach Lacy Davis

This nutrition coach and personal trainer empowers Portlanders to swap self-criticism for strength and pride.

11/16/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

JUST FOR FUN

We Went Indoor Skydiving and Here's What Happened

Three of us braved the tunnel, and three of us survived.

11/16/2015 By Marty Patail, Benjamin Tepler, and Emma Mannheimer

BREAKING NEWS

Sonny Bowl to Shutter, Reopen as Rabbits Cafe in Big Pink

The stalwart downtown food cart is transforming into a brick-and-mortar lunch spot.

11/11/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

GOOD EATS

Freaked Out About Processed Meat? Try These 7 Alt Hot Dogs

If recent news has you rethinking your frankfurter habit, these meatless sausages might be your best bet.

11/10/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

NORTHWEST HAPPENINGS

This November, Be Grateful for These Healthy Events

Make fire cider, learn to snowshoe, combat eating disorders with yoga, and choose between a turkey trot and a Tofurky trot.

11/04/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

FIT CITY

This Anti-Gravity Treadmill Makes Running a Reality for Anyone

This cool technology at downtown's Optimal Results Physical Therapy changes the active recovery game.

11/04/2015 By Allison Jones

GOOD EATS

Prasad East Opening Inside the Portland Rock Gym

The popular health food haven's new Northeast outpost is perched on the gym's second floor.

11/03/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

Gear Up

Expert Tips for Your Rainy-Day Bike Commute

From the right gear to smart maintenance, here’s how to keep riding through the winter.

11/02/2015 By Katelyn Best

HEALTHY EVENTS

Sample Hundreds of Healthy Snacks at the Portland VegFest

Taste new plant-based treats—and meet “Bizarro” cartoonist Dan Piraro—at the city’s 11th annual vegan convention.

11/02/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

EAT WITH YOUR EYES

First Look at Andes-Inspired Epif Restaurant

A tour through the new vegetarian, pisco-centric eatery on Northeast 28th's bustling restaurant row.

10/30/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

WEEKEND GETAWAY

Suck It, Winter! Let's Hit the Spa!

Treat yourself with some well-deserved pampering at the Oregon coast.

10/29/2015 By Emma Mannheimer

FIT CITY

Four New Portland Gyms to Get Your Butt in Shape

From self-defense-focused training to a boot camp run by yogis, these new studios offer something for everyone.

10/26/2015 By Katelyn Best

OM BASE

Hush Meditation Reopens In the Heart of the Pearl District

After a temporary shutter and an owner shuffle, the modern meditation hub will offer a full schedule of mindfulness classes in November.

10/21/2015 By Allison Jones

BODY TALK

10 Portland-Made Cleansers for Naturally Clean Skin

Local skin-care companies have plenty of gentle options for cleansing, whether you're into oils, wipes, or traditional solutions.

10/20/2015 By Allison Jones

CANNABIS

Six Expert Tips for Shopping for Weed in Portland

Weed is legal but you don't know what you're doing. We asked a Portland quality-control expert for guidance.

10/19/2015 By Portland Monthly Staff

GOOD EATS

Inside The Maple Parlor, Hawthorne's New Self-Serve Sundae Shop

The new dessert destination appeals to all diets with strawberry-beet soft serve, candied bacon, and toppings galore.

10/19/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

BODY TALK

The "Perfect" Body: Fitness Inspiration or Unobtainable Deception?

From Barre3 to a new body-positive barbell gym, Portland fitness pros weigh in on body image, photoshop, and aesthetic role models in the health industry.

10/09/2015 By Katelyn Best

HEALTHY EVENTS

Healthy Events for Your Fittest, Most Mindful October

Mustache Dache 5k, meditation classes, self defense personal training, and a fast track to happiness

10/08/2015 By Katelyn Best

URBAN DESIGN

Climate Change and the Willamette Valley—What Should We Worry About? What Should We Do? 

Leading thinkers expound on the region's climatic transformation.

10/07/2015 By Randy Gragg