General Health

Here’s what you need to know regarding the food industry’s influence on what we hear about nutrition.

Research shows that being sedentary for long stretches might be one of the unhealthiest things we do each day — even if we regularly exercise.

University of Granada researchers found that your nose gets warmer whenever you think about being dishonest.

Many people are finding better health solutions with functional medicine, a new model for how to practice medicine and treat chronic disease.

Holistic dentists take a whole-person approach to dental care — and an integrated view of the mouth’s connection with the rest of the body.

Mark Hyman, MD, discusses why being skinny is not the same as being healthy.

Direct-to-consumer lab testing gives us a chance to see our biochemical realities more clearly — sometimes with surprising results.

Many health professionals recommend seasonal flu vaccines as a preventive measure. But do they actually work, and are they safe? Here's what you need to know about influenza vaccines to decide for yourself.

Optimizing your body's lymphatic system may save your life. Here's why.

How exercise can help fight insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

Not all abdominal fat is created equal. Here's what you need to know about the difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat.

Meet five visionaries who are leading the charge to better health, and a healthier world.

The electromagnetic radiation surrounding us — especially from cell phones — may pose unseen dangers to our health. Learn what you can do to reduce your exposure to EMFs.

No one wants to talk about constipation. But it's a chronic problem that undermines the health of millions of Americans. Are you one of them?

Discover nine easy escapes to nature to recharge your mind, refresh your body, and reconnect with the outdoors.