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Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
By some estimates, about one in three U.S. seniors suffer from loneliness and isolation. Recent research suggests that changes in the aging brain may keep us from reaching out.
How Exercise and Daily Movement Support a Healthy Heart
Discover how daily physical activity supports your cardiometabolic health.
GLP-1s and Lasting Health (Performance & Longevity Series)
Learn how to approach GLP-1 use at every stage for lasting optimal health, and get expert insights on the benefits, challenges, and proper usage.
PUMPING IRONY: The Gifts of Grandparenting
Caring for grandchildren can be challenging, but recent research suggests that time spent with them may offer surprising health benefits.
How Do Omega-3s Benefit Heart Health?
An integrative medical practitioner and registered dietitian on the role of essential fatty acids in protecting your heart against disease.
3 Games to Help Children Release Their Worries
Externalize feelings of stress and anxiety with these creative, colorful projects created by a child and family therapist.
Insights for Living a Pain-Free Life
Expert insights and guidance for those with chronic pain and for those looking to reduce their chances of it in the future.
The Power of Breathwork
A functional-medicine practitioner explains how breathwork can influence physical and emotional health.
Why Are Balanced Insulin Levels Important for Your Heart Health?
Here’s why managing your insulin levels is important to supporting your cardiometabolic health.
A Deep Dive into Peptides (Performance & Longevity Series)
Learn about the signaling molecules that help regulate bodily functions and how they can be used to optimize various aspects of our health.
Can Meal Sequencing Increase GLP-1 Production, and Might it Help Me Lose Weight?
It most likely can — and without eliminating many foods you love. Here’s how.
How Does Quality Sleep Support a Healthy Heart?
Learn why getting adequate and restful sleep is important for your cardiometabolic health.
Do Ears Have a Microbiome?
Yes, they do — and they play an essential role in hearing. Here’s why.
Self-Care for Black Men
Therapist Jor-El Caraballo, LMHC, talks about the unique mental health issues facing Black men — and offers strategies for healing and breaking cycles of generational trauma and inherited patterns.
5 Ways to Track Fitness Progress — Without a Traditional Scale
Consider these alternative measurements for monitoring your health and fitness journey.
What Is Lipoprotein, and Should You Have Your Levels Checked?
Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), levels are determined by your genes. Learn how it affects heart health and why knowing your Lp(a) levels can be an important step in managing your cardiovascular risk.
10 Tips to Take Charge of Your Next Medical Visit
Learn how to boost your health literacy to understand medical information, ask better questions, and become an active partner with your care team.
How Do Healthy Fats Support a Healthy Heart?
Discover how quality fats play a key role in supporting strong cardiometabolic health.
How Does Alcohol Affect Your Gut Microbiome?
Recent research suggests that alcohol may throw our gut microbiome out of balance — and lead to both increased cravings for alcohol and mental health issues. Learn more.
How Ignoring Small Aches Can Lead to Bigger Pains
A licensed chiropractor explains how preventive care can help deter further dysfunction.
Why We Need to Feel Hungry Again
Our ancestors experienced regular hunger — and their bodies thrived because of it, says Michael Easter in his book The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self. Modern comfort has eliminated this natural cycle, and the price we’re paying goes far beyond weight gain. Here’s why.