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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.
Why Halotherapy Is Worth Its Salt
Halotherapy has been used for centuries around the world. Its healing benefits have sparked a new interest in salt pools, flotation tanks, and caves in the United States.
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.
Heart-Healthy Exercise: By the Numbers
Just how good is exercise for the heart? Here are the numbers.
All About Incontinence
Two experts share ways to lessen symptoms of incontinence — without surgery or medication.
10 Tips to Prevent the Flu
Follow these basic hygiene and lifestyle tips to help prevent the flu.
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.
The Power of the Placebo Effect
Discover the powerful ways the mind can influence healing.
How Caffeine Can Increase Anxiety
If you experience anxiety, it might be time to lay off the caffeine. Here’s why.
Help Wanted: Health Coach
Trained to listen and support, rather than simply dole out advice, health coaches are attracting more attention than ever — from patients and from a healthcare industry desperate for solutions.
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.
5 Tips for Losing Weight — Without Calorie-Counting
Set aside the calorie obsession and fat-gram fixation. To lose weight and maintain a healthy body, try these strategies instead.
6 Strategies to Fight the Root Causes of Acne
The best way to tackle acne is from the inside out.
5 Essential Thyroid Recipes
Dairy-free, gluten-free recipes that nourish your thyroid.
The New Science of Concussions
As doctors learn more about their consequences, people who have suffered traumatic brain injuries are finding renewed hope.
Spice Up Your Meals for Longer Life
Why chili peppers may be the key to longevity.
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.
Get Smart About Antibiotics
Thinking about taking antibiotics? Here are 6 tips to consider.
How Strength Training Balances Your Hormones
Looking to regulate your sex hormones and increase insulin sensitivity? Try weight training.