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The Antidote: Discover the Negative Path to Happiness
Ideas on obsessing less about happiness from author Oliver Burkeman’s best-selling new book.
5 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Superbugs
Bacteria are waging a battle against antibiotics, which are overused and too often ineffective. But we can still win the war.
9 Tips to Minimize and Manage Stress
There are plenty of effective (and mostly pleasant) things you can do to minimize and manage your stress.
How Language Impacts Weight-Loss Efforts
Shaming people into losing weight simply isn’t working.
Here’s Why Exercise Can Lift Your Spirits
A heart-pumping workout can be as effective as prescription drugs when it comes to improving overall mood and reducing the symptoms of depression.
Leila Janah: The Equalizer
Social-justice advocate, entrepreneur and Samasource founder Leila Janah is harnessing the power of the Internet to change lives across the world.
How to Dress for Your New Body
Think fashion is frivolous? Psychologists say clothing is inextricably tied to how we feel, especially when our bodies are changing through weight loss or improved fitness.
How to Overcome the Fear of Moving on
Contemplating a major life change can create significant levels of stress. Psychologist and author Joseph Burgo, PhD, offers strategies on how to cope.
What Is Holistic Dentistry?
Holistic dentists take a whole-person approach to dental care — and an integrated view of the mouth’s connection with the rest of the body.
Can Exercise Affect Cortisol Levels?
Expert answers on how to exercise while keeping your cortisol in check.
Boost Your Happiness With Continuative Verbs
To boost your happiness, use continuative verbs when recalling positive events.
Why Your Microbiome Matters
The microbiome is made up of trillions of organisms that live on and within you. And they can make or break your health.
Expert Answers: HIIT for Weight Loss, Joint Pain, and More
We get the pros to answer your questions on high-intensity interval training for weight loss, easing joint pain, going deep on squats, and more.
Frankenfood: The Health Concerns and Risks of Genetically Modified Foods
Genetically modified food is everywhere in America’s supermarkets and restaurants. And since it’s not labeled, most of us have no idea how much of it we’re eating — or how much it’s affecting our health.
How Dry Cleaning Affects Brain Health
Research shows that there may be a link between dry-cleaning chemicals and mental illness.
How to Foam Roll Your IT Band
Is mysterious knee or hip pain curtailing your workouts? Tight iliotibial bands may be to blame. Phil Malloy, PT, a physical therapist based in Chicago, shares two exercises to help.
How to Ease Joint Pain
Expert answers on easing joint pain, naturally.
You Know You Really Need It When You Don’t Have Time for It
When you are most convinced you don’t have time for yoga, try one of these ultra-quick yoga fixes and notice the difference it makes to your day!
What Does it Mean to Be “Skinny-Fat”?
Mark Hyman, MD, discusses why being skinny is not the same as being healthy.
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How to Use Naikan for Gaining Perspective and Self-Reflection
Get a new view of your life – and your self – using the Japanese art of Naikan.
PUMPING IRONY: The Heart of the Matter: Dementia
Dementia has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S., so why is it declining in Sweden?




















