Health

Parasitic infections are on the rise, but there are plenty of ways to keep the beasts from taking over.

Once perceived as the domain of medical experts tasked with keeping our symptoms at bay, the realm of personal healthcare has expanded. It now includes broader definitions, more integrated, preventive approaches — and, perhaps most important, us.

Tired of feeling victimized by stress? Learn how to transform it into something manageable — an perhaps even make it your friend.

Relax with guided imagery.

Science has rejected fad diets once and for all and is now spreading the good word: Eating plenty of fresh, whole foods is the key to sustainable weight loss – and to feeling great.

If your weight-loss efforts seem stalled or stymied, heart-rate-based interval training may provide just the metabolic boost you need.

From the biological basis for attraction to the underpinnings of head-turning good looks — an exploration into the compelling connections between vitality and sex appeal.

Boost your health, hope and happiness with a powerful dose of gratitude.

You know that your genes are central to your health. But did you know that they have their own nutritional needs? Discover how the emerging field of nutrigenomics may help us nourish our DNA — and lower our risk of certain diseases.

Whether you seek lower blood pressure, a longer silhouette, or a more peaceful response to life’s pressures, disciplined practices like yoga, tai chi and Pilates offer a host of transformative benefits. Which might explain why mind-body exercise is one of the hottest trends in the fitness industry.

Looking for a way out of depression? Antidepressant drugs are not your only option. And the relief offered by natural alternatives just might surprise you.

Healthy eating isn’t about eliminating favorite foods from your diet. It’s about creating more exciting roles for the foods your body likes best. Discover how to make healthy foods the star of any meal — while keeping your flavor favorites in the wings.

Life in the fast lane might be exciting, but are you living quickly at the expense of living deeply? Learn how to say no to busyness and yes to what really matters.

If you want a baby, take note: making one may require a more cultivated effort than you thought.

If you’re an active woman you may be at greater risk for knee injury than your male counterparts. Learn how to protect one of your body’s most valuable joints.

With age comes wisdom. And if you make wise choices, it can also come with robust health and fitness, great energy, and a generous dose of satisfaction. Discover the variables that play the biggest role in determining your vitality for a lifetime — and why it pays to start focusing on them now .

Extreme adventurer and educator Dan Buettner has broken world records, cycled the globe and sought answers to some of humankind’s greatest mysteries. Now he sets his sights on a new frontier: unearthing the secrets of healthy longevity.

A generation of convention busters and iconoclasts, baby boomers are reshaping expectations when it comes to their personal health and fitness, too.

Discover why good dental health depends on more than brushing and flossing — and why a clean, happy mouth gives your whole body something to smile about.