Specific Health Conditions

PUMPING IRONY: On Memory and Forgetting

Concerned about my septuagenarian friend’s sudden memory lapse, I was comforted by new research suggesting that a little forgetfulness may not be a bad thing.

By Craig Cox

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Healthy Aging

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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: 3 Moves to Release Shoulder Tension

Our fitness editor shares her three-part, do-anywhere stretching routine for soothing her muscles and mind.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Fitness Tips Headaches & Migraines

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Do You Have COVID-somnia?

Try these 12 tips to get some sleep and deal with chronic insomnia.

By Craig Cox

Covid-19 Sleep

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The Stretching and Mobility Workout

This head-to-toe routine will stretch your muscles, mobilize your joints, and leave you feeling fantastic in five minutes flat.

By Andrew Heffernan

Arthritis & Joint Health At-Home Workouts

The Promise of Psychedelics in Mental-Health Care

Psychedelics such as psilocybin and MDMA have been used to treat everything from depression to PTSD to substance use.

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Addiction Depression & Anxiety

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Circadian Rhythm: Why This Pattern Is Key to Your Health

Understand the many ways a rhythmic circadian cycle can impact your health — and eight lifestyle factors that can help optimize it.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Hormones

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PUMPING IRONY: Alzheimer’s Research: Hope or Hype?

While the Medicare set awaits a final decision on coverage for Biogen’s controversial Alzheimer’s drug, a new study suggests seniors may get the same benefits from regular exercise. Both approaches, however, raise more questions than they answer.

By Craig Cox

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Pumping Irony

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PUMPING IRONY: High Anxiety

Our toxic political climate is contributing to widespread mental-health issues, conditions seniors struggle to overcome because of Medicare’s limited coverage options.

By Craig Cox

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

The Addictive Power of Processed Foods

Big Food engineers foods like chocolate, ice cream, French fries, and chips to be addictive. Here's how.

By Marco Dregni

Addiction Food Addiction

Long-Haul-Covid Recovery and Vaccines

Some people with long-haul COVID have seen their symptoms abate after getting one of the mRNA vaccines. Here's what might be at play.

By Mo Perry

Autoimmunity Covid-19

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Why Autoimmune Diseases Are on the Rise — Especially After COVID

Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune conditions are on the rise, partly because of the prevalence of long COVID. Discover what can trigger autoimmunity and how a functional-medicine approach can help.

By Mo Perry

Arthritis & Joint Health Autoimmunity

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How Super-Agers Avoid Dementia

Genes play a role, but so do lifestyle factors, according to a recent study of centenarians.

By Craig Cox

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Healthy Aging

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How Do Hormones Influence Alcohol Tolerance?

Estrogen levels can influence how quickly we metabolize alcohol. Here's how.

By Mo Perry

Addiction Hormones

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Is It COVID-19, the Flu, a Common Cold, or Seasonal Allergies?

How to tell them apart during influenza season.

By Michael Dregni

Allergies Covid-19

How B Vitamins Can Help Lift Depression

Supplementing with B vitamins can help protect our brains from stress and increase the production of feel-good neurotransmitters. Here's why.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

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PUMPING IRONY: Prescription for Disaster?

The approval of a controversial Alzheimer’s drug has triggered a major increase in monthly Medicare premiums — and fresh concerns about the program’s solvency. I’m hoping it also sparks some new thinking about prescription-drug pricing.

By Craig Cox

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Pumping Irony

Good Eats for All: How to Navigate the Holidays With Dietary Restrictions

Based on learnings from her own healing journey, best-selling cookbook author Danielle Walker shares tips for enjoying seasonal gatherings when dealing with food intolerances or allergies.

By Julie Dulude

Allergies Holidays