Melissa Breyer is the co-author of True Food (National Geographic, 2009), Build Your Running Body (The Experiment, 2014), Extreme Weather Survival Guide (National Geographic, 2014) and a contributing photo editor for Black and White Street (Solaris Studio, 2014). Her work has appeared across the web and in regional and international books and periodicals, including The New York Times Magazine. She currently lives in Brooklyn, NY.
10 foods to improve your mood
March 27, 2020, 3:30 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
Those so-called comfort foods aren't doing you any favors.
7 odd facts about pi
March 13, 2020, 4 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
In celebration of National Pi Day, we tip our hat to 3.14.
Mediterranean diet could add years to your life
February 18, 2020, 2:23 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
The secret lies in the antioxidants.
Drug lord's rogue hippos taking over Colombia
January 30, 2020, 3:41 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
Pablo Escobar’s legacy of mayhem continues by way of a thriving population of giant African mammals.
Why we need a universal flu vaccine
January 9, 2020, 1:39 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
Research centers collaborate to create a better, longer-lasting solution to the yearly flu assault.
10 things you should know about Ebola
December 20, 2019, 11:20 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
A primer on the deadly virus that has taken hold in Congo.
60 ways to live a longer life
December 19, 2019, 3:41 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
The fountain of youth may be elusive, but there are plenty of things you can do to give your longevity a boost.
22 things you didn't know about cows
November 14, 2019, 11:27 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
In which we reveal that cows not only can swim, but can also smell things from 6 miles away.
12 amazing message-in-a-bottle stories
November 12, 2019, 1:12 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
From the words of a shipwrecked castaway to a sailor looking for love, these bottle-bound missives have tales of their own to tell.
6 great treasures found with a metal detector
November 1, 2019, 1:50 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
These amateur enthusiasts have uncovered some spectacular finds.
Top 11 chocolate myths
October 28, 2019, 10:39 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Aphrodisiac? Acne inciter? Friend or foe? Here's the skinny on the world's most beloved confectionery.
Predator fish that walks and breathes is making headway in the U.S.
October 23, 2019, 1:55 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
The northern snakehead, a voracious invasive species that can live out of the water for days, is showing up in several states.
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10 eye-opening benefits of walking
From your heart to your head, here's why you should lace up your sneakers.
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Self-care matters more in stressful times
From sleeping and eating well to taking deep breaths, self-care is important when times are tough.
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A guide to killing germs the right way
The pros and cons of a variety of germ-busting agents.
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How often do you really need to shower?
Most people think showering once a day is the norm, but there are plenty of people who don't.
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Everything you know about hand-washing is probably wrong
Forget the 'Happy Birthday' song. Get ready to spend way more time washing your hands.
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What is mindfulness?
Defining it can be tricky, but once you have grasped the concept, we've got 5 ways to practice it.
