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The Flu Shot and You: 10 Questions Answered
Here’s what you need to know about the influenza vaccine.
Can Reading Glasses Weaken My Eyes?
Only if you don’t get the magnification you truly need, says our expert.
Clear Intent
When we start viewing wellness as a way of life, we can see past the latest fads and quick fixes.
When Should I Get a Mole Examined?
If your mole changes in terms of size, symmetry, color, or border, it’s time to see a doctor.
Behind the Scenes With Jon Kabat-Zinn (Video)
Go behind the scenes with mindfulness teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn to learn more about the effects of mindfulness on your health.
Meet Your New Organ — the Interstitium
The interstitium might be the reason some complementary-medicine techniques, such as acupuncture and myofascial-release therapy, work, says one researcher.
13 Ways to Protect Yourself from Electromagnetic Radiation
Many of our digital devices — including cell phones — emit electromagnetic radiation, which may be harmful to our health. Here are tips on reducing your exposure risks.
Polypharmacy: The Other Drug Crisis
Why elderly Americans are on multiple prescription drugs.
What Your Teeth Are Trying to Tell You
Steven Lin, DDS, holistic dentist and author of The Dental Diet, talks about the mouth–body connection and how nutrition can help address crooked teeth, your oral microbiome, and more.
Behind the Scenes With Rangan Chatterjee, MBChB (Video)
Go behind the scenes at our cover shoot and hear from Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, author and host of BBC One’s Doctor in the House, as he explains how the four pillars of health can improve overall well-being.
10 Ways to Support Your Liver
These ten tips can help prevent — or even reverse — nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Constipated? Here Are 8 Ways to Keep Things Moving
Chronic constipation affects millions of Americans. Here are some tips to help.
All About Incontinence
Two experts share ways to lessen symptoms of incontinence — without surgery or medication.
Direct-to-Consumer Drug Advertising: By the Numbers
Only two countries allow pharmaceutical companies to target consumers through advertising — and the United States is one of them.
Revolutionary Act 35: Move It Out
Most of us would rather not talk about poop, but it turns out that what exits your body is just as important as what goes in.
Beyond the Gut: The Body’s Microbial Landscape
The microbiome isn’t just located in the gut — our bodies actually host dozens of microbial communities.
The Coconut Oil Kerfuffle
Why the recent AHA study demonizing coconut oil isn’t saying anything new.
Richest Americans Live Up to 15 Years Longer Than the Poorest
The health–wealth gap continues to divide us, a new mega-study finds.
How Much Vitamin D Should You Take?
Here are five expert tips to help you calibrate your vitamin D intake.
Strategies to Help Overcome Anxiety Related to Allergic Reactions
When a bee sting or a peanut could mean a trip to the hospital — or worse — the world can feel like a minefield. Here’s how to handle the stress of a serious allergy.
Relearn to Walk
When it comes to walking, many of us have fallen into bad habits. But, by “relearning” to walk, we can improve our bodies and our minds.