Health & Wellness

HIGH SPIRITS

Bluehour Unveils a Behind-the-Bar Juicer for Veggie-Powered Cocktails

"Hey bartender, there's radish juice in my drink!"

05/12/2015 By Allison Jones

BODY TALK

The User's Guide to Healthy Portland Beards

Freaked out by recent news of, um, less-than-appetizing beard bacteria? We've got your step-by-step local solution.

05/07/2015 By Allison Jones

HEALTH RESOURCES

The 411 on 211: Connecting Locals with Life-Saving Mental Health Services

National Mental Health Awareness Day is May 7, so we took some time to speak to an incredible nonprofit serving Oregonians and Washingtonians in need.

05/05/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

FIT CITY

Gym Spotlight: New Summit Fitness

A new Lake Oswego fitness studio offers Real Ryder "unstationary" cycling, lunchtime TRX bootcamps, and summer paddleboarding.

05/05/2015 By Allison Jones

BRIGHT IDEA

New Craigslist-Style Marketplace For Your Home Garden

Portland-based website JustFreshy gives local growers and makers space to buy, trade, and sell what's in season.

05/05/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

GEAR UP

Local Nut Butter Supports U.S. Trail Running Team

Bogg's Trail Butter's new blend will benefit our country's competitors in the World Trail Championships—including one ultramarathon runner from Portland.

05/04/2015 By Sarah Ostaszewski

HEALTH NEWS

Can Walking for Two Minutes Offset the Health Risks of Sitting All Day?

We round up the latest research, health news, and fitness tips to energize and inspire.

05/01/2015 By Allison Jones

FIT CITY

Run like it’s 1848 at the Oregon Trail 5K

Love history? Like running? Get your game on at the Oregon Trail 5k and see if you can survive.

05/01/2015 By Mary Stutzman

BODY TALK

Love in the Time of Breast Cancer: Talking Treatment with Kids

Portland moms help explain breast cancer—and express love—to little loved ones.

04/30/2015 By Mary Stutzman

GOOD EATS

Indulgent Portland Bar Food for Every Alt-Diet

Vegan, gluten-free, and omnivorous pals can eat and drink together in harmony with a new wave of Portland pub grub.

04/30/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

GOOD EATS

Noraneko's Fried Chicken is Gluten Free—And Delicious

We tried out the healthier side of the menu at Biwa's sister restaurant under the Hawthorne bridge and found a few surprises.

04/29/2015 By Allison Jones

TREAT YO SELF

Mother's Day Spa Specials Around Portland

Whether you're pampering your mama, your baby mama, or yourself, local spas have you covered.

04/29/2015 By Allison Jones and Mary Stutzman

FIT CITY

Portland’s Coolest Walking Tours

Placemaking nonprofit Know Your City begins new walking tours this May, with a focus on musical history, civil rights, and marginalized communities in Portland.

04/29/2015 By Larisa Owechko

GOOD EATS

Why We Should All Be Eating More Seaweed

It's not just for sushi rolls, folks. We scope out dozens of ways to get more mineral-rich sea greens into your diet.

04/28/2015 By Allison Jones

GOOD EATS

Portland Gets Its First Dedicated Bone Broth Bar

Salt, Fire & Time's Tressa Yellig is ready to bring broth to the people with a chic location in Portland's Central Eastside.

04/28/2015 By Allison Jones

GOOD EATS

Portobello’s Sunday Brunch is Back

Waffles and tofu eggies return to the vegan trattoria after a two-year hiatus.

04/28/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

FEEL GOOD, DO GOOD

Loyly Sauna Will Donate Massage Proceeds to Nepal Quake Relief

Loyly is teaming up with local aid organization MercyCorps to support survivors of the recent 7.8 earthquake.

04/27/2015 By Allison Jones

FIT CITY

Run Through Mud, Fire, and Paintballs at these Crazy Summer Races

Summer’s a comin’—time to get off the treadmill and get your shoes dirty. Fun runs too easy? Test your mettle (and mad monkey bar skills) and sign up for an obstacle race!

04/27/2015 By Mary Stutzman

BIG PICTURE

Soaring with the Champion Kiteboarders of Hood River

The Columbia River Gorge's epic wind and water create the ideal conditions for the extreme sport.

04/27/2015 By Deeda Schroeder

TECH

The App That Will Reshape Cycling in Portland

Ride will track the routes and behaviors of cyclists to help direct future bike lanes and signals.

04/27/2015 By Rene Bermudez