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Slow Medicine’s Approach to a Better Death
Senior editor Courtney Helgoe on Slow Medicine and the importance of choice in treating chronic or terminal illnesses.
The Nose Knows: The “Pinocchio Effect”
University of Granada researchers found that your nose gets warmer whenever you think about being dishonest.
What Is Functional Medicine?
Many people are finding better health solutions with functional medicine, a new model for how to practice medicine and treat chronic disease.
What Is Holistic Dentistry?
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.
What Does it Mean to Be “Skinny-Fat”?
Mark Hyman, MD, discusses why being skinny is not the same as being healthy.
The Health Benefits of Blood and Lab Testing
Direct-to-consumer lab testing gives us a chance to see our biochemical realities more clearly — sometimes with surprising results.
The Debate About Flu Shots
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.
What You Need to Know About Your Lymph System
Optimizing your body’s lymphatic system may save your life. Here’s why.
How Exercise Helps to Fight Insulin Resistance
How exercise can help fight insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
15 Questions to Ask When Your Doctor Prescribes a Drug
Functional-medicine pioneer Frank Lipman offers 15 questions to ask about prescriptions.
Anatomy of a Potbelly
Not all abdominal fat is created equal. Here’s what you need to know about the difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat.
Change Agents
Meet five visionaries who are leading the charge to better health, and a healthier world.
Behind the Scenes With Latham Thomas (Video)
Health advocate Latham Thomas shares her tips for better health, and her favorite ways to enjoy the fall.
What You Need to Know About EMFs
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.
Overcoming Constipation
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?
9 Quick Escapes to Reconnect With Nature and Renew Your Spirit
Discover nine easy escapes to nature to recharge your mind, refresh your body, and reconnect with the outdoors.
How Forests Boost Immunity
Studies show that positive immune benefits can last up to a month after a visit to the woods.
Can We Trust Most Medical Studies on Health?
Dr. Frank Lipman reveals why many scientific studies, especially in biomedical research, might be misleading or wrong.
Question Authority
When it comes to health and fitness information, authoritative organizations may not be your best source of advice.
Making a Diagnosis is Less Important than Asking These 2 Questions
Ultimately, asking the right questions is more important than giving a label to a set of observations.




















