First Blood Biomarker for MS Discovered — and What It Means for Treatment
MS expert — and patient — Terry Wahls, MD, on what the recent discovery means for those with the neurodegenerative disease.
PUMPING IRONY: Can Eating Less Help You Live Longer?
Periodic fasting is gaining traction among the longevity-obsessed, but I’m having trouble seeing how it differs from yo-yo dieting.
A Whiff of Good News: Disclosing Fragrance Ingredients
Industry giant Unilever opts to reveal fragrance chemicals in all of its personal-care brands.
Trauma Lives in the Body — Here’s How Yoga Helps Release It
A book by renowned trauma expert Bessel Van der Kolk, MD, explains how trauma lives in the body — and why the body needs to be engaged in recovery.
Can Gut Bacteria Affect Alzheimer’s Disease?
New research finds the microbes in your gut may play a major role in escalating the chronic brain disease.
PUMPING IRONY: Aging and Uncertainty
A new book offers sage advice on the value of embracing the unknown as we age.
Triple Coconut Rice Pudding
This dairy-free treat is full of healthy fats, and the mango-lime topping gives it a zesty flair.
LIFE, UNEDITED: Why Exercise for the Sake of Exercise Isn’t Worth It
Our fitness editor attempts Month 2 of Pat Davidson’s 16-week “MASS” program.
PUMPING IRONY: The Secrets of Sleep
There are lots of reasons why older folks struggle to get a good night’s sleep. Just don’t expect much consensus from the scientific community.
How to Turn Off Chronic Stress
Is your body’s survival response stuck in the “on” position? Aviva Romm’s new book, The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution, explains how (and why) to locate the off switch.
Middle Eastern Seven-Layer Salad
The veggie flavors really shine in this salad, which can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to eight hours before serving.
Find Love Everywhere With Micro-Connections
How the science-based "positivity resonance" approach to love offers us many chances to experience connection over the course of a day.
PUMPING IRONY: The Dopamine Made Me Do It
People my age tend to avoid risky situations, so why is my brain so good at convincing me to put it all on the line?
Strong, Fast, and Fit: Turn Up the Heat (Month 2)
Month 2 of our six-month workout program includes new exercises, tougher cardio, and some combo workouts that will take your fitness to the next level.
Essentialism: The New Minimalism?
Sure, you can declutter to have less — but what do you truly need? How essentialism is helping one woman pare down to the good stuff.
PUMPING IRONY: The Upside of Suffering
When you accept adversity as a normal part of life, growing old doesn’t have to be so bad.
Sausage Lentil Stew
Cook a batch of this hearty and nutritious stew for a hot dinner you can enjoy all week long.
How to Make Macerated Onions
This flavorful ingredient adds a tangy pop to any dish and takes only 30 minutes to create.
On Respect and Gratitude
Bahram Akradi on how gratitude shifts your mindset in a positive direction and helps you focus on the good — in your own life, and in those around you.
How Less Can Be More
Our managing editor looks to clear out the clutter and start the year fresh with a renewed perspective on the stuff she keeps — starting with the linen closet.