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What’s the Future of the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Leading epidemiologist Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, outlines what we need to do to eradicate the coronavirus pandemic.
What Is Herd Immunity, Anyway?
The concept of herd immunity is a growing part of the conversation about resolving the coronavirus pandemic. Infectious-disease researcher Daniel Altmann, PhD, offers insights on what it really means.
New Rx for Cancer: Exercise
Why exercise may be just as important as rest and recovery for cancer patients.
Boost Your Immune System: Tips for Nutrition, Supplements, and More
Get advice from Tom Nikkola, vice president of nutrition and virtual training at Life Time, about the eating and lifestyle choices that can compromise immunity, as well as how we can optimize our nutrition to help build this system. Plus, he shares some bonus tips for exercise and sleep.
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Your Questions, Answered: Digestive Enzymes — Do I Need Them?
Because our natural production or function of digestive enzymes and acids can be blunted for various reasons, many people may feel and function better when supplementing with enzymes.
Cynthia Li’s Success Story
Diagnosed with a baffling autoimmune illness, this physician had to question her medical training to find a path to healing.
What You Need to Know About Your Thyroid
Meet your thyroid, a delicate little gland located at the front of your throat. It controls how every cell in your body turns food and oxygen into energy — and that can mean big trouble if your thyroid goes on the fritz.
5 Signs You Need More Recovery After a Workout
Here are some warning signs that you might be overdoing it on the exercise front.
United States of Diabesity
One in two Americans is suffering from diabesity, and most of them don’t even know it. Why? Because most doctors are not trained to treat the single biggest chronic disease in America. The good news? Diabesity can be prevented, treated and reversed. Dr. Mark Hyman explains how.
How Massage Can Heal the Body and Mind
Think of massage as an indulgence? Perhaps. But it can also be a powerful tool for health and well-being — from easing pain and inflammation to soothing stress and anxiety.
Fending Off Adrenal Fatigue
Are you exhausted for days following your workouts? Or are you just too tired to make it to the gym? If so, you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue.
Fast Track Liver Detox
Whether you're trying to drop unwanted pounds or flush out unwelcome toxins, you need a healthy liver to make it happen. Here's how to keep this overachieving organ in optimal shape.
7 Essential Oils to Try
Aromatherapy can be a convenient, portable remedy — many of the best-known therapeutic oils are blended with carrier oils in roll-on form.
The Problem With Fake Scents
One in three people report health problems when exposed to synthetic fragrances, according to one study.
Essential-Oils Seasonal Allergy Remedy
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, try this hay-fever treatment created by naturopath Rebecca Tanyar-Mead.
Why Aromatherapy Is Going Mainstream
Plant-based essential oils have long been used in the practice of aromatherapy to help address stress, pain, and other issues. Conventional medicine has begun to take notice.
Here’s What Not to Eat When You Have a Cold
The foods and beverages you shun when you're sick can be just as important as those you eat.
14 Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Airborne Toxins
Here are some simple changes to reduce pollution exposure — and improve your lung health.
The Best Supplements for Colds
Integrative nutritionist Kathie Swift, RDN, MS, recommends the following supplements when fighting off a cold.
11 Foods to Eat When You Have a Cold
Conquer a cold by eating wisely. Here are several foods that make you feel better.
Take a Deep Breath
Our lungs are essential to life — and our immunity. Learn what you can do to support them in the face of increasing air pollution — plus, lung-healing foods.