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.
58 ways to live a longer life
January 15, 2019, 10:17 a.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.
7 nutrient deficiencies that can make you sick
December 18, 2018, 10:19 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Tired? Depressed? Always under the weather? You might not be getting the right amount of these vitamins and minerals.
8 things to know about the winter solstice
December 13, 2018, 11:11 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
From when it happens to why – and everything in between – here's your crash course on the shortest day of the year.
11 things you didn't know about alpacas
December 10, 2018, 10:19 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Spoiler alert: The fiber from their fleece is flame-resistant!
4 energy-saving portable electric space heaters
November 6, 2018, 2:53 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
Take the chill off with these top-performing picks for staying warm.
10 natural cough remedies
November 1, 2018, 3:33 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
The next time you have an annoying cough, take your grandmother's advice and try one of these natural remedies.
16 diseases you can get from your pets
October 19, 2018, 10:21 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
There are plenty of ways that the animals we love can make us sick.
What is a red tide?
October 19, 2018, 10:05 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Harmful algal blooms pop up nearly every summer, turning coastal waters red and creating problems for marine life and humans.
What not to flush down the toilet
August 20, 2018, 10:25 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Your indiscriminate flushing can clog pipes and hurt animals.
11 extreme ice cream flavors
July 27, 2018, 9:55 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
From foie gras to beer and bar nuts, this odd assortment of extreme ice creams would leave even Willy Wonka scratching his head.
What you may not know about sunscreen
July 25, 2018, 10:02 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Here are the essentials to help keep your skin healthy in the sun — from what the new sunscreen labels mean to how to properly apply it.
20 things you didn't know about zebras
July 12, 2018, 10:05 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
From their smart stripes to the power of their kicks, behold the wonders of zebras.
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Interactive map plots your address over 750 million years of Earth's history
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9 of the world's largest dog breeds
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What is a crepuscular animal?
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'Signing Day' recognizes high school seniors starting jobs, not college
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Golf courses across U.S. step up to save monarch butterflies
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USDA says filler once known as 'pink slime' can be labeled ground beef
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10 of the snowiest places
Some of these cities get hundreds of inches of snow each year.
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These places always have gorgeous weather
Sunny and 80 degrees? Sign us up! These locales are the perfect escape from the cold.
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14 spectacular ice caves
Whether they're hiding beneath glaciers or inside a mountain, ice caves are strange and surreal.
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A breathtaking look at our national parks
Whether you're an armchair traveler or planning a trip, enjoy these winter wonderlands.
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10-not-too-cold destinations
Just because you're going north for the winter doesn't mean you'll get frozen.
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