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3 Hip-Flexor Stretches for Mobility
Whether you spend your days doing heavy squats, cycling long distances, or sitting at a desk, chances are your hips could use some extra attention.
Constipated? Here Are 8 Ways to Keep Things Moving
Chronic constipation affects millions of Americans. Here are some tips to help.
Do Smartphones Undermine Short-Term Memory?
The research around smartphones and memory is complicated, but many studies have shown that writing things down improves comprehension.
Salt’s Role in Blood Pressure and Heart Disease
Even if you have high blood pressure, experts say, salt may not be the culprit.
A Whole-Person Approach to Treating Depression
Depression is not all in your head. Here are nonpharmaceutical, lifestyle-based ways to treat depression from the ground up.
New Blood Pressure Guidelines: Experts Weigh In
We asked some trusted experts to weigh in on the new guidelines expanding the definition of high blood pressure. Here’s what they had to say.
Can An Elimination or Low-FODMAP Diet Treat IBS?
Nutrition protocols that remove common irritants give the gut lining a chance to heal. Here’s how an elimination diet and a low-FODMAP diet are used to treat IBS.
PUMPING IRONY: Ageism and Alzheimer’s
Recent research links negative perceptions of aging to dementia, but that’s not the only reason to stay upbeat as you grow old.
What Is SIBO, and How Is it Treated?
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is common in those with IBS. Here’s what it is and how to treat it.
How to Heal Arthritis Naturally
Susan Blum, MD, MPH, author of a new book on arthritis, outlines a three-step guide to treat joint pain.
The Alarming Rise of Youth Diabetes
Once considered an adult-onset disease, type 2 diabetes is becoming an epidemic among children. We break down the numbers.
An Integrative Approach for IBS Relief
Irritable bowel syndrome affects millions of people, but an integrative approach may provide relief.
Self-Massage Dos and Don’ts
This expert advice can help you get the most out of self-massage.
Be Your Own Massage Therapist
Learn how to become your own bodyworker with these expert tips on trigger-point therapy and self-myofascial release.
PUMPING IRONY: No Pressure
Geezers facing ever stricter demands to lower their blood pressure might want to look beyond the American medical-pharmaceutical complex for guidance.
5 Ways to Eat to Manage Anxiety
Expert tips on what to eat to help ease anxiety.
Cancer-Fighting Diets
Here are the benefits — and challenges — of using a vegan, Paleo, and ketogenic diet to prevent and heal from cancer.
How Caffeine Can Increase Anxiety
If you experience anxiety, it might be time to lay off the caffeine. Here’s why.
Whole-Person Cancer Care
Why lifestyle-based therapies — including nutrition, exercise, acupuncture, and other alternative practices — are becoming essential components of traditional cancer treatment.
Anti-Anxiety Eating
These four nutritional strategies can help support a calmer state of mind.
How to Boost Your Thyroid
Functional-medicine doc Amy Myers, MD, outlines her 28-day plan to bring your thyroid back in balance.