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What Is Medical Gaslighting?

Medical gaslighting occurs when a healthcare provider dismisses a patient's symptoms as unimportant, psychosomatic, or as a manifestation of hypochondria.

By Michael Dregni

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sweat

Discover the fun, fascinating, funky truth about sweat.

By Margret Aldrich

Fitness Tips General Health

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Are We Half Human and Half Microbe?

Many experts have noted that our bacterial cells outnumber our human ones by about 10:1, but according to recent research, it might be more like 1:1.

By Courtney Helgoe

General Health Gut Health

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Is Being Overhydrated Dangerous?

Although overhydration is rare, it can be as dangerous as dehydration.

By Sarah Tuff

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Everything You Need to Know About Hydration

Hydration is so good for our health that it’s become a hot wellness trend. We weigh in on the hype and answer common questions about what to drink and when.

By Sarah Tuff

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How Hydration Affects Spine Health

It's important to hydrate well — and nourish yourself with key nutrients — to keep your spine healthy. Here's why.

By Lauren Bedosky

Dr. Marty Makary

Talks — S4, EP13 / A Closer Look at Health Care

Our health-care industry can be confusing and difficult to navigate — and it presents challenges when the lifestyle changes that can help manage or prevent illnesses aren’t considered. Marty Makary, MPH, offers a transparent look at the industry and underscores why lifestyle changes are such important factors in the quality of our health.

With Dr. Marty Makary, MPH

Financial Health Functional/Integrative Medicine

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8 Ways to Protect Your Vision

Proper nutrition and hydration are just two ways to support eye health.

By Michael Dregni

General Health Healthy Aging

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The Connection Between Noise and Hearing Loss

By 2050, one in four people is projected to have some hearing loss. Some of that is due to chronic noise exposure.

By Karen Bannan

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Decibel Levels for 20 Common Sounds

From quiet to deafening, here are average decibel levels for everyday sounds in the world around us.

By Karen Bannan

General Health Sustainability

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Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive?

FDA's inaction hinders development of affordable hearing aids.

By Craig Cox

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Added Sugar Doubles Liver-Fat Production

Even moderate amounts of added sugar in our diets can negatively affect our liver, according to a recent study.

By Molly Tynjala King

Food Addiction General Health

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Does Your Zip Code Determine Your Health?

Why social determinants, such as access to quality housing, education, and fresh food, can have an impact on your well-being.

By Courtney Helgoe

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Lab Testing Creates More Personalized Medicine

Targeted lab testing can help provide root-cause data.

By Laine Bergeson

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How Telehealth Boosts Healthcare Access

For those with chronic conditions, telemedicine is a boon.

By Laine Bergeson

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Are Health-Tracking Devices for Biofeedback Worth It?

The pros and cons of biotracking.

By Laine Bergeson

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What’s Different About Weight Loss After 50?

By the time middle-age hits, many often seek a weight-loss goal — but a healthy, effective approach might look different than you think.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

General Health Healthy Aging

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Our Favorite Experience Life Articles

Whether it was the subject or the storytelling, the articles we’ve written, edited, and read these past 20 years have made an impact on our team.

By Experience Life Staff

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Why Are My Gums Receding?

Here are some root causes — and what you can do about it.

By Mo Perry

Functional/Integrative Medicine General Health

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Why Do I Have Lingering Mouth Sores?

Here are some root causes of lingering mouth sores — and what you can do about them.

By Mo Perry

Functional/Integrative Medicine General Health

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Why Do I Have Oral Thrush?

Here are some root causes of oral thrush — and what you can do about it.

By Mo Perry

Functional/Integrative Medicine General Health