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.

News: UK Bans Cheap Alcohol to Reduce Binge Drinking

Sophia Breene

November 28, 2012

British Prime Minister David Cameron is working to ban the sale of super-cheap alcohol in stores and supermarkets. Will the controversial legislation help reduce binge drinking?

Can the iPhone Ramen Bowl Make Meals Less Lonely?

Sophia Breene

January 30, 2013

A Japanese company invented an “Anti-Loneliness Ramen Bowl” that includes an iPod dock to make Internet browsing while eating even easier, for better or for worse.

Why Windows 8 Cares About Three Innovative Health Apps

Sophia Breene

April 4, 2013

The winners of the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest all created apps that help people get healthier. How are these apps pushing the health and fitness space forward, and why is it important?