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General Health

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What Does it Mean to Be “Skinny-Fat”?

Mark Hyman, MD, discusses why being skinny is not the same as being healthy.
By Experience Life Staff
General Health
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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.
By Erin Peterson
General HealthImmunity
Flu Shot Debate

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.
By Pamela Weintraub
General HealthImmunity
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What You Need to Know About Your Lymph System

Optimizing your body's lymphatic system may save your life. Here's why.
By Harvey Diamond
General Health
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How Exercise Helps to Fight Insulin Resistance

How exercise can help fight insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
By Experience Life Staff
General Health
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15 Questions to Ask When Your Doctor Prescribes a Drug

Functional-medicine pioneer Frank Lipman offers 15 questions to ask about prescriptions.
By Frank Lipman, MD 
General HealthHealthy Aging
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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.
By Anjula Razdan
General HealthMetabolism/Weight Loss
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Change Agents

Meet five visionaries who are leading the charge to better health, and a healthier world.
By the Experience Life Team
General Health

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.
By Experience Life Staff
General Health
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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.
By Pamela Weintraub
General HealthSustainability
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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?
By Catherine Guthrie
General HealthGut Health
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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.
By Dave Wondra
General HealthNature

How Forests Boost Immunity

Studies show that positive immune benefits can last up to a month after a visit to the woods.
By Experience Life Staff
General HealthImmunity
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Revolutionary Act 50: Question Authority

When it comes to health and fitness information, authoritative organizations may not be your best source of advice.
By Pilar Gerasimo
General Health
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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.
By Frank Lipman, MD
General Health
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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.
By Frank Lipman, MD
Functional/Integrative MedicineGeneral Health
Studies

Half of Medical Evidence Is Hidden — and It Shows Many Drugs Don’t Work

Your doctors think they make decisions based on medical evidence.
By Mark Hyman, MD
General Health

Sad in the Summer

Do some people experience seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.) in the summer?
By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC
General Health
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The Powerful Health Benefits of CoQ10

With an astonishing array of applications, CoQ10 offers something for virtually everyone — from fitness buffs to those at high risk for heart disease and cancer.
By Pamela Weintraub
General HealthParkinson's Disease
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The Health Benefits of Drinking Water

Proper hydration is key to good health, but why? And what's the best way to get what our bodies really need? Our experts debunk a few myths. 
By the Experience Life Team
General HealthImmunity

Behind the Scenes With Eddie George (Video)

NFL legend Eddie George shares his philosophy on fitness and health, and how he's now working to raise consciousness about both by creating healthy spaces and places in our April 2010 behind the scenes video from his cover shoot.
By Experience Life Staff
General Health
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