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.
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.
Can a tick bite make you vegetarian?
June 25, 2018, 10:16 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Beef cattle may have found a new best friend in the tiny arachnid.
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
Thoughtful gifts can be experiences, time or even a special treat.
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Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Straws create litter and end up in the marine food chain — but it doesn't have to be that way.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
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9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.
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