Sophia

Breene

About

After spending eight years as a high school and college athlete, I'm learning how to maintain a healthy lifestyle on my own (aka without a coach breathing down my neck!). Apart from writing about health and fitness, I love learning about history, crossword puzzles, going to the library, being a lefty, peanut butter toast, and running in Prospect Park.

53 Must-Follow Twitter Accounts for 2013

Sophia Breene

May 23, 2013

Greatist scoured and number-crunched Twitter to find the best health and fitness accounts to follow this year. Did your favorites make the list?

10 Unexpected Ways to Meditate Every Day

Sophia Breene

May 22, 2013

Have trouble sitting still? Not all practices involve sitting in lotus position with eyes closed. It's National Meditation Month, so find your center with one of these alternative meditation styles.

The Greatist Table: 5 Healthy Picnic Recipes from Around the Web

Sophia Breene

May 20, 2013

It's almost summer, so dust off those picnic baskets and take your next meal al fresco. Here are five healthy recipes for an awesome warm-weather picnic.

Lauren Fleshman on Running, Blogging, and World Domination

Sophia Breene

May 17, 2013

When faced with a tough injury and a long recovery period, pro 5K-er Lauren Fleshman got busy. Three years later, she's still running her must-read blog, making allergy-friendly protein bars, and, yep, running. Read on for the full story.

15 Key Resources for Women’s Health

Sophia Breene

May 16, 2013

Let’s talk about health, baby. It’s National Women’s Health Week, so Greatist rounded up 15 key resources for living a healthy life.

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77 Healthy Crock-Pot Recipes

Sophia Breene

January 14, 2013

Too crunched for time to cook? No such thing when there’s a slow cooker in the house! Try one of these 77 recipes that minimize time spent in the kitchen and maximize flavor and healthy ingredients.

Does Less Stuff Make Us Happier?

Sophia Breene

September 27, 2012

Minimalism sounds fine and dandy, but does owning fewer objects actually make people happier? Greatist explores the connection between stuff and satisfaction, with some unexpected results.

11 iPhone Apps to Fight the Cold and Flu

Sophia Breene

December 17, 2012

Staying healthy all winter isn't just a matter of getting a yearly flu shot. Check out these 11 smartphone apps that help prevent and treat seasonal sniffles.