Health & Wellness Archives - Scouting magazine

Nine Easy Ways to Protect your Brain

By Jeff Cstari

Stop worrying you’re in early stages of dementia when you can’t find your keys. Your brain isn’t — to quote Igor in “Young Frankenstein” — “Abby Normal.”

For healthier Dutch oven cooking, try these 5 gourmet camp recipes

By Scouting magazine

Dutch oven meals don’t have to be heavy with carbs and calories. Try these belly-filling, high-protein recipes.

Discover the health benefits of adding more fiber to your diet — regularly

By Michael Freeman

Let’s look at what fiber is and why it’s so important.

Go the extra mile for the Mile Swim BSA award

By Michael Freeman

Adult volunteers can earn the Mile Swim BSA award. Here’s how to get ready for the challenge.

Exercises you should do every day

By Michael Freeman

Get up. Stand up. And start feeling amazing.

A little planning can save you calories and cash on the road

By Michael Freeman

A road trip is not an excuse to chow down on fast food.

Foods you might think are healthy but aren’t

By Michael Freeman

Your breakfast isn’t as healthy as you think.

Heal thyself from outdoor injuries

By Michael Freeman

Here are some fast fixes for seven common outdoor injuries.

Seven fitness myths busted

By Michael Freeman

Shape up by shedding some common misconceptions about exercise.

Camp meals fit for a nutritionist

By Michael Freeman

Healthy food doesn’t have to stay home when you hit the trail.