May/June 2013

When Rockwell painted this May 26, 1945, cover, Homecoming G.I., redhead Ardis Edgerton was at its center, but the painter didn’t stop there. He also turned every one of the central characters into redheads.

What does it mean to seek the contemplative life in a modern and increasingly connected world?

Thanks to the telephone industry, Americans pay more to get poorer Web speed and service than citizens of nearly every other industrialized nation.

Fiction: A young woman struggles to find peace as the world she knew begins to unravel around her.

Get stronger and stay motivated with simple moves designed for busy lifestyles.

Congratulations to Patrick Murtha our Jan/Feb 2013 Limerick Laughs Contest Winner!

You can switch to high-efficiency light bulbs, but that’s only half the battle. Americans spend a huge chunk of our energy bill on tech gear we’re not even using. Here’s how to stop the bleeding.

Remember when all menopausal women were taking hormones, and then suddenly none were? Today, a new consensus is emerging that for some, the benefits of the treatment may very well outweigh the risks.

Where is a guy supposed to find space to stash all the useful stuff he’s collected over the years?

This trio of lettuces is a whole lot of goodness for very little effort.

Imagine a decadently rich creamy pasta salad that’s actually good for you. Well, here you have it.

Nearly one in six Americans is a passionate bird-lover. Maybe it’s time to check out this grand (and rapidly growing) national obsession.

If you like full-frontal flavor, you are going to love this dish. The steak is marinated in a mixture that covers every angle—spicy, sweet, tangy, and salty—then it is grilled to caramelized perfection, sliced thin, and tossed with tender lettuce and fresh herbs.

Is the media today hopelessly biased? Where can you go to find the unvarnished truth?

The 12th (that’s right, 12th!) film based on the iconic ’60s TV show Star Trek was released in 2013. What is it about this never-ending story that keeps us coming back for more?

So you’ve seen all the movies and watched all 716 episodes. But do you have what it takes to move through the ranks of the Starfleet Academy?

Add up your points for each correct answer to find your ranking in Starfleet Academy.

Thanks to M*A*S*H, The West Wing, and a slew of successful movies, the versatile star now has his pick of writing and directing projects. But what he really wants to talk about is science.

Meet the amazing teacher who stopped a high school massacre.

Curious about hormone therapy? Follow these guidelines from the North American Menopause Society.

How do you know you can trust what you read? These tactics will bring you closer to the objective truth.

Are you thinking about unplugging yourself from today’s tech-heavy overload?

Over the years, Post editorials have offered perspective on the subject of media bias and freedom of the press.

Here’s a look at real Mad Men-era ads from the archives of The Saturday Evening Post.