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PUMPING IRONY: The Heart of the Matter: Dementia
Dementia has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S., so why is it declining in Sweden?
Integrative Oncology: A Healthier Way to Fight Cancer
Integrative oncology enhances conventional treatment strategies. And its lessons could help more of us avoid cancer entirely.
The Impact Hyperconnection Has on Anxiety Levels
A recent study shows that personal mobile activity is causing stress for smartphone users.
The Effects of Junk Food-Induced Inflammation on Our Health
Researchers show that eating processed junk food regularly is the highest cause of tissue inflammation.
The Risk of Knee Injuries in Women
Recent research establishes why women are more susceptible to knee injuries.
How to Deal With the Fear of Bad News From Your Doctor
How to cope with a scary health diagnosis — without getting caught up in the chaos of fear.
“Why Is Thinner Better?” A Woman’s Journey to Self-Acceptance After Thyroid Surgery
I say these words with all sincerity and conviction: If we are eating well, training smart, managing stress, and getting enough quality sleep, we should accept our bodies as they come.
PUMPING IRONY: Relax, It’s Only Cancer
I’ve always been leery of interventionist medicine, so I was happy to see a new study suggesting that ignoring a prostate cancer diagnosis is just as effective as treating it.
Dad’s Weight Can Affect Children’s Risk of Diabetes
How a father’s healthy lifestyle and weight can benefit the health of his children.
Fitness Fixes: How Do I Fix Runner’s Knee?
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, or runner’s knee, can often be resolved by strengthening the core and glutes.
5 Simple Steps to Manage Your Energy and Avoid Burnout
5 ways designed to help you see more clearly how your daily experiences are either adding to — or subtracting from — your energy.
20 Tips to Curb Sugar Cravings and Kick the Addiction
Practical tips from Dr. Frank Lipman to kick your sugar habit.
How Acupuncture Helps to Relieve Stress
Maybe getting stuck with needles doesn’t sound like stress-relief to you. But many people swear it’s the most rejuvenating body treatment ever.
Cancer’s Favorite Sugar
The average American eats 70 grams of fructose per day — a number triple the recommended daily limit.
How Expressive Writing Can Help Overcome Test Anxiety
A recent study suggests that spending a few minutes putting your worries on paper before a test or presentation can measurably improve results.
Overcoming Constipation
No one wants to talk about constipation. But it’s a chronic problem that undermines the health of millions of Americans. Are you one of them?
PUMPING IRONY: Redefining Cancer
The other day, I was playing golf with my two older brothers and a friend — all retired — and overheard my senior sibling mention that he had just been in to see his doctor.
Expert Answers: Kids and Weight Training, Natural Joint-Pain Remedies, and Saggy Skin After Weight-Loss
Jen Sinkler, our fitness editor, wrangles leading experts to address your most perplexing workout quandaries and conundrums.
Try a Healthy Dose of Lifestyle
A study by Roger Walsh, MD, PhD, found that making lifestyle changes can be as effective as drugs at treating depression and other mental health disorders.
Now Not Having Enough Food Causes Obesity and Diabetes
How does not having enough to eat cause obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and early death? Let’s investigate.
Cigarette Smoke’s Rapid Impact on Genes
New research shows that cigarette smoke can cause genetic damage within minutes.