On the Leading Edge: Sanjay Gupta
CNN’s resident neurosurgeon and raconteur, Sanjay Gupta, MD, is using the power of stories to help shape the future of medicine.
PUMPING IRONY: Aging and Altruism
The older we get, the more our brains reward us for charitable behavior, according to a new study. In my case, however, bailing out our kids feels more like repaying a long-overdue debt.
Why You Should Activate Your Sling System
Understanding and exercising your body’s sling systems is an innovative, integrated, and efficient approach to getting stronger and fitter.
Recovering From a Head Injury
Three experts weigh in on how to treat concussions and other head injuries.
May You Be Happy
Jill Patton shares how a simple meditation practice lifted her spirits and helped her feel more connected on a recent visit to her hometown.
PUMPING IRONY: Sounds Like a Plan
Some experts think geezers like me need more incentives to stay on the job past retirement age, but all the convincing I need is to look at my bank balance.
3 Tips for Sweet-Potato Toast
This new food trend can be a meal game changer — and teach a few lessons about experimenting in the kitchen.
Watermelon Kiwi Ice Pops
Make your own pops to avoid the high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and flavors, and processed and artificial sweeteners often found in store-bought varieties.
13 Strategies to Avoid Late-Night Snacking
Try these alternatives to help curb self-destructive snacking in the evening.
Being Out of Shape Almost as Bad for You as Smoking
A long-term study links poor aerobic capacity with a significant risk for premature mortality.
The Value of Difficult Conversations
This election season, I’m making an effort to cut through the outrage and lean in to what matters to me, so that I might have some honest discussions with the people I love.
PUMPING IRONY: Damage Control
Experts say the more you exercise as you get older the easier it is for your body to heal. So why is my back still sore?
Living With Alzheimer’s
Writer Greg O’Brien fights his early-onset dementia by chronicling the effects of the disease in the stunning memoir On Pluto.
Going for Gold: Q&A With Mallory Weggemann
One young swimmer shares her thoughts on the value of resiliency and community as she races toward the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
How Powerlifting Can Lead to Self-Discovery
From bookish to athlete, there are many lessons to be learned along the way. Our fitness editor's take on transforming to a powerlifter.
PUMPING IRONY: Menopause Matters
A new study suggests women age faster during their season of hot flashes.
Government-Sponsored Junk Food
A new study links consumption of foods containing subsidized ingredients with America’s obesity epidemic.