General Health

The microbiome is made up of trillions of organisms that live on and within you. And they can make or break your health.

Integrative oncology enhances conventional treatment strategies. And its lessons could help more of us avoid cancer entirely.

A sweet food memory doesn't sit so well in the present for senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl.

Pilar Gerasimo on how clearing things out — your diet, your home, your heart — can provide a fresh start.

The cure for what ails us — both in our bodies and in our nation — can be found in the kitchen.

Researchers show that eating processed junk food regularly is the highest cause of tissue inflammation.

New science shows that sleep is essential to our mental and physical health — and most of us aren’t getting enough.

It's been more fun to fly since I've been following a self-care routine.

On Thursday, I posted about boosting my immune system. A bad cold virus has been circulating in Twin Cities offices and day-care centers, and I wasn’t about to let the infection get to me. But that was more than four…

A bad cold virus is circulating, so senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl gives her immune system a boost.

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

Are your eating and drinking patterns giving you heartburn? Are over-the-counter medications making it worse? Here's how to find out — and fix acid reflux for good.

Dr. Frank Lipman on why finding your body’s natural sleep cycle and circadian rhythms is the key to strength, vitality and wellness.

How correcting a serious vitamin-D deficiency helped one woman transform her life.

Maternity lifestyle expert and author Latham Thomas on the importance of love, self-care and boundaries during pregnancy and after.

Dr. Mark Hyman examines the connections of politics, money, and our healthcare system — and what we can do about it.

I say these words with all sincerity and conviction: If we are eating well, training smart, managing stress, and getting enough quality sleep, we should accept our bodies as they come.

How a cortisol test can help you evaluate whether your stress levels are cause for concern.

Employers who offer forward-thinking workplace wellness programs not only have healthier, happier employees, they reap fiscal benefits, too.

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.

Editor in chief Pilar Gerasimo on how to remain sane and resilient when work-life balance is nonexistent.