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Giving Gardens
Giving gardens, a growing phenomenon, provide wellness for corporate employees, food for those in need — with far-reaching ripple effects.
Do Away with BPA
Despite its negative health effects, BPA is still found in too many of the common items we come in contact with. Here we offer some simple shifts for reducing your exposure.
How to Beat the Self-Employment Blues
Self-employment can bring some unique sources of stress. Business coach Barbara Winter offers strategies for handling them.
The Brain-Boosting Power of Water
A new report shows that when you drink water, your brain works better.
On The Bike: Commute by Bicycle and Be Happy
Wanna be happier? Take the long way to work.
An Addictive Test: The CAGE Questionnaire
The CAGE questionnaire is a quick way to gauge whether or not your cravings are out of control.
Tips for Building Your Own Winter Retreat at Home
Senior editor Courtney Helgoe shares a few quick ways to take a retreat at home.
Don’t Just Sit There!: The Risks of a Sedentary Lifestyle and the Power of NEAT
Research shows that being sedentary for long stretches might be one of the unhealthiest things we do each day — even if we regularly exercise.
Overcoming an OCD — With Words
Discover the five simple words that helped Christy Rice overcome a decades-long impulse disorder.
Detox Your Way to Food Freedom
Dr. Mark Hyman shares details about the detox outlined in his latest book.
How to Stay Close to Friends When One of You Has Children
When people have children, it can be tough to stay connected to those who don’t. With effort and patience, though, relationships can survive the transition.
Work Your Inner Game, Find Your Mental Focus
How The Inner Game of Tennis author W. Timothy Gallwey is teaching business people new ways to master mental focus, “work free,” and win big.
Beating Food Addiction
Functional-medicine expert Mark Hyman, MD, on our addiction to sugar, processed foods, and other refined carbs — and why a detox could help you lose weight and regain your health.
Whole-Body Psychiatry: Nutrition for Mental Health
Mental health is not all in our heads. Nutrition is an oft-ignored — yet incredibly effective — way to manage mental illness, including schizophrenia.
10 Strategies to Navigate the Stresses of Caregiving
Psychologist and author Dale Atkins on how to support a sick loved one — without falling apart yourself.
How One Senior Man Impressed His Family With His Newfound Flexibility From Yoga
Want to be fit and flexible at all stages of your life? Practice yoga.
Culinary Spices and Cancer Prevention
A Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach shares the cancer-fighting properties of spices.
Exercise Can Transform White Fat to Calorie-Burning Brown Fat
Physical activity can convert some of our bodies’ bad “white” fat into good, calorie-burning “brown” fat.
How To Be A “Morning Person”
Staff writer and natural night owl Maggie Fazeli Fard shares her tips to become an early bird and considers why it’s not always “better” to be a morning person.
How Healthy Weight Loss Enhances Brain Function
Swedish researchers have found that when you lose weight by changing your eating habits, your memory and mind get sharper.
7 Adaptogens for Health
Adaptogenic herbs like ginseng are great for battling stress and boosting your overall immunity, strength, and resilience.




















