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.
Beating back the lionfish with knife and fork
June 21, 2018, 12:04 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
That's what Jamaica is doing and there’s been a big drop in sightings of this invasive species.
Mediterranean diet could add years to your life
June 14, 2018, 10:09 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
The secret lies in the antioxidants.
What is hantavirus?
April 27, 2018, 11:19 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
The deadly disease is transmitted by rodents and doesn't have a cure.
What you may not know about sunscreen
April 27, 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.
The truth about fish oil
April 16, 2018, 10:19 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
We consider the benefits of fish oil — along with the toxins, side effects and sustainability issues.
9 amazing stories about a message in a bottle
March 6, 2018, 11:20 a.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.
What is Foreign Accent Syndrome?
February 14, 2018, 10:12 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
There have been about 100 known cases of the rare condition since it was first reported in the 1940s.
Are those crazy curling pants legal?
February 7, 2018, 12:42 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
The natty Norwegian pants are turning heads once again.
11 Christmas traditions we don't have in the U.S.
December 21, 2017, 2:01 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
In which we reveal that charming Swedish girls wear lightbulb crowns and Austrian men dress like furry devils.
Know your leafy greens: 15 favorites to add to your diet
December 21, 2017, 12:52 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
Confused by kohlrabi? Daunted by dandelions? We're here to help.
Singing may be the secret to a happier life
December 21, 2017, 10:38 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Singing helps the spirit soar, but can it boost the body as well?
8 things to know about the winter solstice
December 5, 2017, 11:23 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.
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Edit your closet
Empty your closet, then put back only the clothes you wore within the last year.
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How to declutter your life
A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life.
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Live out of just one bag
For one couple, one-bag living is way less stressful and a lot simpler than a life full of stuff.
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Less stuff makes you frugal
It's important to reevaluate all the stuff you own, and whether or not you really need it.
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Tidy up your electronic life
Marie Kondo's ideas work for your phone and computer, too.
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The experts' secrets to getting organized
Hint: There's a connection between clutter and your mental health.
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